6 Simple Steps You Should Take for Financial Success

by | Jan 14, 2019

As most people continue to review and organize their finances at the beginning of a new year, what are the essential elements of a Personal Financial Plan?  Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation joins us now with the 6 steps toward financial planning success!

WHAT ARE THE FIRST STEPS IN DEVELOPING A FINANCIAL PLAN?

  1. Determine your financial GOALS in dollar terms and time frames.
    1. Retirement
    2. Investing
    3. Protection
    4. College
    5. Estate and tax
  2. GATHER AND REVIEW INFORMATION about your current financial condition: Net Worth, Cash Management. Liquidity. Debt.

AT WHAT POINT DOES FINANCIAL PLANNING REQUIRE SOME FINANCIAL SAVVY?

  1. ANALYZE your situation, crunch numbers, run (Use worksheets. Calculators. Online tools.
  2. Develop your ACTION PLAN. Prioritize To Dos. Consider alternatives.

WHAT ARE THE FINAL STEPS?

  1. IMPLEMENT the Plan: buy insurance, open an investment account, get a Will. DIY or hire a professional: use a Certified Financial Planner, a broker, agent, attorney, accountant.
  2. Regularly REVIEW AND REVISE your Plan! As most people continue to review and organize their finances at the beginning of a new year, what are the essential elements of a Personal Financial Plan?  Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation joins us now with the 6 steps toward financial planning success!

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