The You First Blog

The first half of 2023 was defined by contrasting themes. On the recessionary data side, we saw a slowdown in the manufacturing sector, coupled with tighter credit conditions following March’s banking turmoil. On the soft-landing side, the labour market remains strong, with unemployment rates hovering near all-time lows. Inflation has moderated only slightly, despite the… Read More

With September comes the annual school year kickoff for many families. This is also the perfect time to reiterate the powerful benefits provided by the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). For most households, the RESP is the top investment vehicle available for children’s education savings. Here are the key facts: Annual maximum contribution: $2,500 (or… Read More

By now, you’ve probably read about the new FHSA program, introduced by the Federal government to help save for a first home purchase. Many people have thought of the immediate benefits; that is, utilizing the FHSA to help fund their own down payment. This makes sense of course. The FHSA, if used to fund a… Read More