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Start Saving Now for September: Your RESP Checklist Before the School Year Hits

  Canadian Money Brief · Family Finance September feels a long way off on July 1. That's exactly why now is the right time to look at your child's RESP — not in late August when the school supply list arrives and the grant math gets rushed. If you have a Registered Education Savings Plan (or you've been meaning to open one), here's what to check right now, and why the calendar year — not the school year — is what actually matters. Why July, Not August The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) — the government's 20% match on RESP contributions — runs on the calendar year , not the school year. Grant room for 2026 resets on a January-to-December basis, and it doesn't carry any special "back to school" deadline. But summer is genuinely the best time to check your numbers, for three reasons: You still have six full months left in the year to top up if you're behind. Contributions made now have more time to grow before your child needs the money. You av...
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The BEST Chicken Marinade

 


This marinade produces juicy, outrageously delicious chicken. It’s perfect for grilling or baking. You can use it with chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or any other cut of chicken. Plus, it works well with veggies, pork, and beef too!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pierce the chicken breasts with a fork all over.
  3. Place the chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it.
  4. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (4-5 hours is ideal).
  5. Grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked.


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