Adult Financial Literacy Guide | Page 3

Table of Contents
Getting Ready
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Planning Ahead for Baby Expenses 6
Birth Registration Services 8
Parental Benefits 10
Insurance 13
Saving and Investing
Federal Education Grants 15
Registered Education Savings Plan 17
Provincial Education Grants 20
Additional Federal Grants 21
Financial Checklist: Before your child arrives
After Your Child Arrives
Financial Checklist: After your child arrives 22
Health Programs 24
Benefit Programs 25
Child Care 29
Transportation Programs 31
BC Supplement Programs 32
Housing 33
Tax Tips 34
Wills 37
Directories and Initiatives 38
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