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Having a baby

Preparing for the baby
Checklist for a new baby (Link to another website)
Your healthy pregnancy calendar (Link to another website)
Employment insurance maternity and parental benefits (Link to another website)
Applying for baby's birth certificate (Link to another website)
Applying for baby's health card (Link to another website)
Applying for baby's social insurance number and child tax benefits (Link to another website)

How managing your money may change
Becoming a one-income family (Case study)
How will a growing family change the way we handle money?
How do children change the way we plan our finances?
How can I make it easier to save money?
Why should I avoid debt or pay it off quickly?

Protecting your family
Buying life insurance after a new baby (Case study)
Getting insurance for a new family (Case study)
Creating a well-planned estate (Case study)
Protecting your income after you have a baby (Case Study)

Saving for a child’s education
How do I develop a plan to save for a child’s education?
How can the government help me save for a child’s education?
What RESP choices do I have?
What are the steps to open an RESP?
What are some other ways to save for a child’s education?

Tax Planning
Tax tips for young families

Congratulations!
It’s a time for joy — and also a time for some serious planning. How much does it cost to have a baby? It can take more than $150,000 to raise a child, not including their education

Use the resources on this page to find out how you can build a better future for you and your family. You’ll find links to more topics on each page you visit.

Related tools & topics

	Worksheet: Sources of income if you are having a baby
	Calculator: How much do I need to save for my child’s education?
	Link: RESP Checklist
	Brochure: Saving for your child’s education (Ontario Securities Commission)
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