TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 11/25/12 — To mark Financial Literacy Month and Financial Planning Week (November 19th – 25th), BMO Financial Group is releasing a series of financial tips. As part of BMO-s commitment to -Making Money Make Sense-, the tips are designed to help individuals and families save and manage their day-to-day finances more effectively.
BMO-s Tip of the Day: Say “I do” to keeping the costs of your wedding under control.
“Your wedding day is a big day, but it-s just one more day for your finances,” said Marlena Pospiech, Senior Manager, BMO Wealth Planning Group, BMO Financial Group. “Savvy brides and grooms should work together to establish a realistic budget and identify ways they can minimize costs that will benefit them both in the short and long term.”
BMO encourages couples to find ways to have a big bash without breaking the bank. Tips include:
“CFEE commends BMO-s ongoing efforts to support Financial Literacy in Canada and promote ways in which Canadians can increase their competence and confidence when managing their personal finances on a day-to-day basis,” said Gary Rabbior, President, Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE).
To learn more about how financial planning can help you feel confident about your future, or to contact a financial planner, visit or call 1-888-389-8030.
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For more on financial literacy, Canadians can visit the Government of Canada-s website, as well as BMO-s online resource.
About BMO Financial Group
Established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified North American financial services organization. With total assets of $542 billion as at July 31, 2012, and more than 46,000 employees, BMO Financial Group provides a broad range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions.
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