News Releases

- Two-thirds of Canadians say they have an RRSP, up six per cent from 2011

- Three-quarters of those surveyed plan to contribute the same amount or more compared to last year

- Average amount contributed in 2011 was $4,670

- Majority either seldom or never max out their contribution in a given year

- Total unused RRSP contribution amount to exceed $1 trillion by 2018

- New BMO branch represents a $1.2 million investment in the community

- Offering customers extended banking hours, including Saturdays and Sundays

- 'Making Money Make Sense' in seven different languages

Allows investors to hold physical, allocated silver instead of paper or certificates

- More than 40 per cent are worried about how their children will be able to afford post-secondary education

- A four-year university degree can cost more than $60,000 today; could rise to more than $140,000 for a child born in 2012

- Opening an RESP for your child can be a critical part of a strategy to save for post-secondary education