How is a person who puts a significant portion of his income into a retirement plan such as an RRSP best characterized
A)He is like a smoker who keeps telling himself that he will quit smoking, but never does.
B)He is like a person who is trying to lose weight and who succeeds in forcing himself to quit eating dessert.
C)He apparently prefers instant gratification to alternative uses of income.
D)He may be continuing a habit of being inconsistent over time.

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The person is characterized as someone who is taking an active step towards planning for their future by putting a significant portion of their income into a retirement plan. This behavior is similar to a person who is actively trying to lose weight and making lifestyle changes to achieve their goal. It is not accurate to compare them to a smoker who never quits or someone who prefers instant gratification. The statement about inconsistency over time is not applicable in this context.

How Is a Person Who Puts a Significant Portion of His