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ETFs and RESPs: It’s always a good time to invest in educationRegistered education savings plans (RESPs) are a smart way to save for your kids’ or grandkids’ college or university tuition and other school expenses. Not only are you setting aside money for their future, but the RESP also gets a boost from government grants.

With that in mind, here’s a key date to circle on your calendar: Dec. 31. That’s the deadline for making RESP contributions to maximize government RESP grants each year. The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) matches 20% of what you put in, up to a limit of $500 annually. To receive the full $500, your contributions must total at least $2,500 by the end of December. The lifetime CESG maximum per beneficiary (child) is $7,200, and you can only catch up one year at a time—so, you can see why that annual deadline merits attention. That’s especially true if you only have a few years to save before your child heads off to school.

Now is a great time to plan your contributions for this year. Here are some things to consider…

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