Toronto, ON - February 7, 2008 It's the Year of the Rat — according to Chinese beliefs, a creature known for its wisdom and financial prudence. Whether you are a Rat or not, you can benefit from taking the steps Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC) suggests may lead to the year of "sleeping better."
"Getting good financial guidance may be the best thing you can do to help make the Year of the Rat a prosperous one," says FPSC VP Communications and Corporate Relations Ann Bowman. "By taking a few simple steps, you can feel in better control of your financial affairs and be on track to meeting your life goals."
Increase your intake of high-quality advice with a CFP professional
Schedule an appointment with your financial health expert annually
Substitute unhealthy financial habits
Don't get discouraged by the short-term results
Cut down on "binge" investing
Avoid the temptation to feast on easy credit
Carry out your financial exercise regime with your partner
Protect yourself while exercising your financial plan
Don't procrastinate
Also on the website are resources to help inform consumers about a wide range of financial planning subjects (taxes, RRSPs, estate planning, etc.) and tips and resources to help Canadians take the next steps in 2008. Examples include:
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Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1995 to lead the development of the financial planning profession. FPSC develops and enforces the highest standards in financial planning competency and ethics for individuals who hold CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®) certification in Canada. There are currently more than 17,000 CFP professionals in Canada and almost 112,000 individuals who have earned CFP certification in 20 countries around the world. See www.fpsccanada.org for more information.
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Heather Mills at FPSC at 416-593-8587 x 235 hmills@fpsccanada.org
Eileen Chadnick/Chadnick Communications for FPSC at 416.631.7437 or e-mail eileen@chadnick.com
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