General ideas, may not suit for everyone.
1. Since most of us won't have children going to college in five years, think of your investment in long term, stock market is volatile, but in a five year period, the return should be better than bond or any GIC options.
2. RESP is under your children's name, it uses up your own investment opportunities, forget about money you get from government, not worth it.
3. You should always have some cash for emergency, cash position = 3 month household expense
4. Invest all your savings for long term, don't look at DOW or NASDAQ.
5. Get a good financial planner's help
1. Since most of us won't have children going to college in five years, think of your investment in long term, stock market is volatile, but in a five year period, the return should be better than bond or any GIC options.
2. RESP is under your children's name, it uses up your own investment opportunities, forget about money you get from government, not worth it.
3. You should always have some cash for emergency, cash position = 3 month household expense
4. Invest all your savings for long term, don't look at DOW or NASDAQ.
5. Get a good financial planner's help