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- New BMO branch represents a $1.5 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in eight different languages

However, out-of-country travel remains a growing trend.

- 54 per cent of Canadians are planning a fall vacation

- Of those travelling, 29 per cent are headed out of country

- International travel account deficit $16.25 billion at the end of 2011

- Florida top U.S. travel destination; Mexico top international destination

- New BMO branch represents a $1.4 million investment into the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, now including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- Grand opening celebration features giveaways and prizes, including an Apple iPad 3

Federal Reserve stimulus will boost housing market

Report reveals multiple sources of funding: jobs, student savings, parents/family, loans, scholarships

Experts available to weigh in on key questions including:

- What would be the implications of another round of quantitative easing?

- How will equity and bond markets respond?

- What will be the effect on currency markets?

- Two-thirds of parents think it's important to start saving as soon as a child is born

- More than 90 per cent unaware of what types of investments can be held in an RESP

- BMO offers tips on how to save for a child's post-secondary education

- New BMO branch represents a $1.4 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- The most significant innovation in Canadian direct investing since the introduction of online investing

- A first in Canada: BMO InvestorLine is the only online brokerage in Canada to provide personalized advice to investors

- More than two-thirds of Canadians believe that investing advice is important when making online investment decisions

- BMO InvestorLine will continue to offer its top-ranked self-directed service

- Exciting international equestrian competition sees Canada finish in fifth place with ten-time Olympian Ian Millar leading the home team

- Dramatic rounds with several spills provided many thrills for the record crowd of over 80,000

- Two per cent growth rate in 2012 should improve through next year

- Canadian growth to reach 2.4 per cent by end of 2013, U.S. growth to hit 2.8 per cent

- Federal Reserve likely to act to reduce longer-term interest rates; Bank of Canada to hold the line until late 2013

- Canadian dollar benefiting from higher commodity prices and steady capital inflows

- New BMO branch represents a $1.7 million investment into the community

- BMO offers customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in six different languages

- BMO Economics forecasts 120,000 new jobs to be created in Calgary and Edmonton over the next four years

- Donation of $5 for each account opening to the CJAY 92 Kid's Fund in two-week period

Analysts will participate in conference call with Q&A at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss highlights

Canadians say they'll spend more this year on back-to-school purchases but students say they intend to make greater use of savings cards and saving programs to tackle expenses

- Most students (56 per cent) will take advantage of discount and reward programs to lower their day-to-day living expenses

- On-line or in-store deals, Student Price Card (SPC Card) affiliations, most likely programs to generate patronage from students

- 40 per cent of students say retailers should use more technology in-store to help them find out about deals

- 59 per cent of students say online deals would drive them to make a purchase online

- Two-thirds feel prepared to handle their financial obligations in the event of a change in job status, change in financial situation, or unforeseen financial emergency

- More than half have more than three months of savings; 49 per cent have access to more than $5,000

- However, one-quarter would be unable to survive financially for more than three months on their rainy day fund

- New BMO branch represents a $1 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in nine different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours; seven days a week

- BMO Economics forecasts 120,000 new jobs to be created in Calgary and Edmonton over the next four years

BMO is committed to making money make sense and providing clarity for customers making financial decisions

- Most Canadians significantly underestimate the costs of medical treatment in other countries - the cost of treatment for a heart attack outside of Canada can be up to US$70,000; treatment for pneumonia in the U.S. can be more than $65,000

- Only half correctly stated that travelers themselves are financially responsible for medical costs while away from home

- To help protect Canadians year-round, BMO Insurance has introduced Annual (Multi-Trip) Travel Medical Insurance

- Bank of Canada Holds Overnight Rate Steady

- Next move in interest rates expected to be higher, not lower

- Average household debt is $112,329 - BMO advises Canadians to continue reducing debt

Team has chosen the BC Children's Hospital as the recipient of a $5,000 donation from BMO

- Two-thirds feel prepared to handle their financial obligations in the event of a change in job status, change in financial situation, or unforeseen financial emergency

- More than half have more than three months of savings; 49 per cent have access to more than $5,000

- However, one-quarter would be unable to survive financially for more than three months on their rainy day fund

- Canadian ETF market experiencing double digit growth in 2012; now stands at $50 billion in assets under management

- Investors are favouring fixed income and dividend-based ETFs

- Ongoing success of ETFs will be driven by price, additional suppliers and new distribution channels and strategies

- Great Britain, 2012 Olympic Team Gold Medalists, joins eight other countries in one of only two Nations' Cup events in North America

- Canada's Ian Millar returns from London with best individual result in Olympic competition

- BMO donates $10,000 to the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association on behalf of Ian Millar

- Media, customers and public invited to celebrate this historic event on September 5 at the branch from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

- BMO will also host Business After Five for Chamber of Commerce members at branch starting at 5:15 p.m.

- Sending two kids to camp for a month can run over $11,000

- Saving for camp using a TFSA allows tax-free growth

- BMO offers tips to soften the blow of summer camp costs

- Media are invited to attend this annual event showcasing a number of leading companies in the for-profit education industry

- Multiple panel discussions on a number of wide ranging topics including technology in the classroom, the impact of social media, educational disruptors and a legislative, political and regulatory update

Analysts will participate in conference call with Q&A at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss highlights

- The ETF business has experienced double-digit growth since June 2012 and recently surpassed $7 billion in assets under management

- Three innovative BMO ETFs capturing the attention of Canadian investors

- 64 per cent of Canadians comfortable with their job security - up 13 percentage points from last year

- 41 per cent believe their company is growing and will be hiring - up 13 percentage points from 2011

- 39 per cent expect a promotion or raise this year - up 11 percentage points

- S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index up for 5th straight month, and up on a year-over-year basis for first time since 2010

- BMO Report shows interest among Canadians buying U.S. property

Awards in Financial Planning & Advice, and Value for Money

- New BMO branch represents a $1.3 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in five different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- BMO Economics forecasts 120,000 new jobs to be created in Edmonton and Calgary over the next four years

- Understanding lesser known tax credits and deductions can leave more in your wallet and less on your 2012 tax bill

- Credits and deductions to explore include charitable donations, equivalent-to-spouse credit and moving expenses

- First BMO Farm Family Awards Ceremony for Ontario a highlight of 2012 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo

Socialize, Vocalize, Localize

- Canadians can vote daily on BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Winning team receives $125,000 prize for field refurbishment

- Help your team; help your community

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com through August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Pledge to preserve Euro boosts consumer confidence

- U.S. economy grew 1.5 per cent; created 163,000 new jobs

- North American equity markets continue to be volatile

- Investors should consider a portfolio that puts a slightly greater allocation to equities than to bonds and cash

- Toronto FC's Adrian Cann invited to present medals to the young women's top 3 teams

- BMO's second branch in Fort McMurray represents a $2.2 million investment in the community

- BMO offers customers extended banking hours, including weekends

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in four different languages

- Media are invited to attend two-day conference

- CEOs and CFOs from more than 75 public real estate companies in the U.S. and Canada will participate

- Panel discussions will cover the North American economy and real estate outlook, with global perspectives from a wide range of industry executives

- Canadians can cast their vote from August 13-27 at BMOsoccer.com

- Grand prize includes a $125,000 prize towards a refurbishment of the winning team's local soccer field

- Canadians plan to spend an average of $362 on back to school purchases-up from $319 last year

- 46 per cent will be shopping at local retailers-only one-in-four online

- 96 per cent looking to cut costs on back to school shopping

- New BMO branch represents a $1.5 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in nine different languages, seven days a week

- New BMO branch represents a $1.6 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays

- BMO has introduced various tools and resources 'Making Money Make Sense' for Canadians

Rising oil production fuels other sectors in Alberta's two major cities

- BMO releases report on Calgary and Edmonton-outlook for economy, housing and labour market

- Unemployment rate expected to drop below four per cent in both cities by 2016, with 120,000 new jobs created

- Pickup in housing demand in Calgary and Edmonton with average prices moving higher

- BMO offering support to Canadian businesses by making an additional $10 billion in credit available over next three years

- Housing and manufacturing sectors showing signs of life

- Americans focusing on increasing household savings and paying down debt

- Foreign markets continue to face a number of fiscal challenges

- Growth in profits will pick up following lower energy and commodity input costs in third quarter

- Stress Testing: Finances are the top concern among post-secondary students

- Student Debt: Majority expect to graduate with upwards of $20,000 in debt; 41 per cent expect paying off student debt to take more than five years

- New BMO branch represents a $1.8 million investment into the community

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in seven different languages

- Offering customers extended banking hours, seven days a week

- Expanded wealth management services with opening of BMO Harris Private Banking and BMO Nesbitt Burns offices

- Home sales essentially flat, but still up 3.3 per cent from a year ago

- Big regional differences remain 'order of the day'

- New mortgage rules will temper the market further

- Prize money doubled this year to mark tenth anniversary of Awards

- National winner receives $10,000 prize and 12 regional winners from across Canada receive recognition and reward for their exceptional creativity from the 10th annual BMO 1st Art! Invitational Student Art Competition

- Traditional brewers face intensifying competition from wine and craft brewers

- Per capita consumption of beer has fallen in the U.S. and remains flat in Canada

- Female demographic represents a vast untapped market

- Rising commodity input prices will begin to pinch profits

- The average household debt load in Canada, including mortgage, credit card, line of credit and loan debt, is $112,329

- While 25 per cent of Canadians are debt-free, 41 per cent say that they have taken on more debt in the past five years as a result of increased spending

- Canadians can cast their vote from August 13-27 at BMOsoccer.com

- Grand prize includes a $125,000 prize towards a refurbishment of the winning team's local soccer field

- Winning team announced Wednesday, September 5 on Canada AM and CTV Morning Live, with special "Breakfast with Jeff" feature

- BMO study cites children's desire to play, fitness benefits and low cost as key reasons for soccer's popularity

- Soccer is seen as the most inclusive of all sports and tops the list for embracing boys and girls from all backgrounds and cultures

- Canadian parents see soccer leagues as a positive contributor to their community

- Eighty-nine per cent of Canadian investors cite trustworthiness and honesty as very important characteristics of an investment advisor

- Advisors who provide a detailed financial plan and are able to explain the markets in easy-to-understand terms are well positioned to succeed

- Investors place higher priority on getting returns that meet their specific plan targets than on getting returns that outperform the market

- BMO Nesbitt Burns' 100 years of success has been based on a commitment to the client-advisor relationship and helping Canadians reach their financial goals

Technology will boost business productivity and benefit shoppers

BMO identifies possible solutions to ease financial friction among couples when it comes to investing habits

- Canadian Team edges France for a third place win on an international stage

- BMO Survey shows soccer most popular sport for kids