TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 12/05/12 — As part of BMO Financial Group-s ongoing commitment to financial literacy and -Making Money Make Sense- for Canadians, BMO is releasing a financial tip every week in 2012.
BMO-s Financial Tip of the Week: Support charitable causes and maximize your donation(s) by developing a giving strategy this holiday season.
“With the holidays now upon us, many Canadians will be demonstrating their generosity by donating to a cause that supports their community and helps the less fortunate,” said Marvi Ricker, Vice President & Managing Director of Philanthropic Services, BMO Harris Private Banking. “For your donations to have the maximum impact, consider working with a financial professional to develop a giving strategy that becomes part of your overall financial plan.”
BMO Harris Private Banking provides the following tips to develop a giving strategy:
For more information on how to develop a giving strategy, please visit .
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