Financial planning provides direction and meaning to your financial decisions. It allows you to understand how each financial decision you make affects other areas of your finances. For example, buying a particular investment product might help you save adequately to finance your child's higher education or it may provide enough for a comfortable retirement. You can also adapt more easily to life changes and feel more secure that your goals are on trac


Keep In Mind When Approaching Financial Planning

  • Look at the bigger picture - financial planning is more than just retirement      planning or tax planning.
  • Don't confuse financial planning with investment planning. Investment planning is      just one component of financial planning.
  • Direct your life, don't let life direct your actions - Don't wait to be affected by      monetary crisis to begin financial planning.
  • Financial planning is more about your life than about finances.
  • How To Make Financial Planning Work For You

  • Set measurable financial goals.
  • Understand the effect of each financial decision
  • Re-evaluate your financial situation periodically
  • Be realistic in your expectations
  • Realize that you are in charge
  • Start planning as soon as you can