Financial Planning
A tool used to achieve financial success based upon the development and implementation of financial goals. On going process for life
What things should people take into consideration when creating a financial plan?
Consider These: Values- Needs & Wants Goals- Long & Short Lifestyle
What are some advantages to a spending plan?
Pros Helping you meet financial goals Giving you a strong sense of where your money is going Allowing for income and expenditure tracking
Tips on creating a plan A well written financial goal needs to be measurable. If expenses exceed the spending plan then decrease your expenses Emergencies happen – be prepared with 3-6 months of income in savings
According to the Consumer Expenditure Survey, what expenditure is the largest portion of one’s income on average? What is the second and third?
#1 Housing #2 Transportation #3 Food
Expenses Fixed- does not change from month to month Flexible- Varies from month to month If expenses were to exceed income on a spending plan, what would be a financially smart solution?
Pay Yourself First Putting money into savings before paying bills and spending money
Saving Saving versus Investing Saving: income not spent on current consumption Investing: spending intended to gain by adding to the assets, not available for immediate withdrawal Saving A person should save 10 to 15% of gross income ? Why should individuals save 3 to 6 months income for emergencies
Vocabulary Compound Interest – interest earned on both interest and principal Insurance – an arrangement between an individual and an insurance company to protect the individual against risk. Vehicle Medical Life Home