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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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Wall Street Opens 2025 with a Dip as Tesla's Delivery Woes Weigh Down Market


Wall Street kicked off 2025 on a somber note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 248.02 points (-0.58%) to 42,296.20. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also experienced slight declines, with Tesla's disappointing delivery figures being a significant drag on the market.

Despite the overall market downturn, there were some bright spots. Chipmakers Nvidia and Broadcom saw their shares rise, and crypto-linked stocks like **MicroStrategy** also gained. Analysts remain optimistic about the year ahead, predicting strong growth, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous years.

Investors are now looking ahead to see if the market can recover from this initial stumble and build momentum as the year progresses.




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