Media Advisory - 2017 National Financial Planning Week

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Nov 16, 2017, 10:01 ET

Making Other Plans – 2017 Edition for Atlantic Canada Media

HALIFAX, Nov. 16, 2017 /CNW/ -

Financial tips & facts from RBC Financial Planning

WHICH… financial goals are top of mind for consumers in Atlantic Canada?*

WHO… can financial planning help in Atlantic Canada?*

78% who worry about saving now vs. saving for the future (vs. 76% nationally)
47% who have only thought "a little" about how to be financially prepared for unexpected life events (vs. 52% nationally)
67% who don't yet have a financial plan (vs. 56% nationally)
38% of business owners who have not yet planned what they would do if they aren't able to run their business as long as they want to (vs. 51% nationally)
49% who worry if they'll have enough savings for retirement (vs. 46% nationally)
39% who haven't yet started saving for retirement (vs. 29% nationally)

* Atlantic Canadians aged 18 and over – from RBC 2017 Financial Independence in Retirement Poll

WHAT… are the 3 top tips RBC Financial Planning has for consumers in Atlantic Canada to help them manage their finances?

Have a formal financial plan that you review regularly as your life changes, to help you stay on track to reach your goals.
Prioritize your debt payments by reducing your high interest debts as much and as quickly as you can.
Pay yourself first – a simple but very effective approach to saving, particularly when you set up automatic savings.

WHO… can media talk to about financial planning advice for consumers in Atlantic Canada?

WHERE…can media in Atlantic Canada find more information?

Please contact Kathy Bevan, RBC Corporate Communications
[email protected] or 416-974-8820

SOURCE RBC Royal Bank

Please contact Kathy Bevan, RBC Corporate Communications, [email protected] or 416-974-8820