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Equity Through Education Trading Day initiative has raised more than $12 million to date and assisted more than 2,500 students

- BMO is adding approximately 250 additional ATMs to its Quebec network to offer a better banking experience to its customers

- BMO debit and credit card customers can use the Cash ATMs without paying additional fees

- Only one-third often set budgets for expenses, and even fewer actually review their purchases on a monthly basis

- Less than one-in-five set a budget for non-essential spending

- With the fall season officially here, BMO recommends Canadians begin planning financially for the upcoming holiday season

Canadians spending an average of $3,720 annually on items they want but do not need, with men spending more than double that of women

- The majority shop to improve their mood, while nearly half regret purchases after the fact and sometimes spend more than they make on a monthly basis

- One quarter unable to afford something they need because of spending on 'wants'

- Clothing, shoes and dining out are the most common impulse purchases among Canadians