Financial Planning- A Planning to Achieve One’s Financial Goals

on November 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

 While one cannot predict the future,one should certainly be better prepared for it as all of us have our goals to be fulfilled at every stage of life and these goals will only be achieved if one has done the financial planning. So, its better to start planning now as prevention is always better than cure. Financial planning is a systematic approach whereby the financial planner maximizes customer’s existing financial resources by using the appropriate financial tools and investment vehicles to best achieve his financial goals and objectives.

In other words, financial planning is the process of meeting once life goals through proper management of one’s finances. Life goals can include buying a home, saving for children’s education,buying a car, protecting family against financial risks or planning for retirement. The need for financial planning arises from the need of meeting the financial goals of one’s life & it is financial planning that helps us to take a comprehensive look towards one’s futures financial needs and goals including cash flow, debt management, education funding, retirement planning, estate conservation and portfolio management. Financial planning gives you the direction to make informed decisions about your investments so that you won’t make any mistakes and you can reap the benefits of your financial planning for the rest of your life.

 Financial planning is simple mathematics. There are 3 major components :

Financial Resources (FR)

Financial Planning Tools (FT)

Financial Goals (FG)

 When you want to maximize your existing financial resources by using various financial tools to achieve your financial goals, that is financial planning.

Financial Planning : FR + FT = FG

Benefits of Financial Planning:

Financial Planning ensures that the right amount of money is available in the right hands at the right point of time in future to achieve specific Financial Goals. Virtually anyone with moderate wealth or a decent income can avail the benefits of financial planning like:

Financial Planning is based on individual risk profiling, and it provides a road map to achieve financial goals

Financial Planning helps you take a ‘big picture’ look at your financial position and it guides you to examine your current financial status and determine objectives.

It helps in devising a strategy or plan for how you can meet your goals given your current situation and future plans. It also identifies weaknesses and recommends improvements.

It puts in place the risk management system to meet uncertainties of life through efficient Insurance Planning, Tax Planning and Estate planning.

Financial planning is the process of managing your money to achieve personal economic satisfaction. It allows you to control your financial situation and provides a feeling of security and less stress.

It is a disciplined approach to managing your finances to reach life goals. It involves systematic & disciplined investment mechanism, which helps in creating wealth over a period of time. It helps you to become more responsible towards disciplined investing.

Financial Planning Process:

The Financial Planning Process consists of six steps, using which, you can work out where you are now, what you may need in the future and what you must do to reach your goals.

Step 1: Determine Your Current Financial Situation

Step 2: Develop Financial Goals

Step 3: Develop financial planning alternatives

Step 4: Evaluate Alternatives

Step 5: Create and Implement a Financial Action Plan

Step 6: Re-evaluate and Revise One’s Plan

Financial planning, especially at an early age can help to give your life focus and help you to achieve your goals in life. So, start your financial planning today and fulfill all your dreams & goals of life without any hassles.

Written by jiten702

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Insurance and your Financial Retirement

on October 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment

When planning your financial retirement there are many things you should consider before taking the plunge and not all of them are overtly financial, though in some large way they are all very financial considerations, particularly if you don’t take the time now to consider their importance later. Insurance is an important consideration when it comes to retirement. Depending on your age at retirement you may or may not qualify for Medicaid, which could leave you in a bit of a pickle when it comes to covering the high cost of insuring your health.

If you have a spouse that will continue working for a year or two you may want to consider the cost of being added to his or her insurance coverage. Chances are it will be less expensive than striking out on your own for health insurance coverage, which tends to increase in cost with age and according to health.

Dental insurance is another huge consideration among those approaching retirement age. The cost of actual dental insurance can be quite cost prohibitive but there are other options in the form of discount programs. There are quite a few programs that exist and all you really need to do is a quick Internet search in order to find more than a few good prospects. You will want to make sure that the plan you are considering has providers in your area before signing up. Some of these plans actually offer discounts on other services such as vision, prescription drugs, and even medical care. The costs typically vary according to the offerings of the plans in question.

Medications are another important consideration when retiring, particularly if you are planning to retire early or prior to the traditional retirement age of 65 when Medicaid kicks in. Some of the plans mentioned above offer discounts on prescription drugs and there are other things you can do such as asking your doctor about generic options or less expensive methods for medication that might exist. Some drug companies are offering free medications to people who meet their qualifications.

Long-term care insurance is a relatively new concept and something that many of us do not wish to consider but is something that really should be considered when you are young enough to get reasonable rates. If you are in your 50′s and early 60′s you should be able to get this particular type of insurance for around 0 a month. Whether you want to acknowledge that this could be a need for you or not, the odds are that it will be a very real need in time. Unless you plan to leave significant amount of debt in your wake it is a good idea to make sure you invest in long-term care insurance.

Home and auto insurance typically go through a reduction in cost as you age. This is good news on many levels as it leaves you the option of picking up additional insurance coverage or at the very least filling in the gaps that some of your other insurance costs are leaving in your carefully planned budget. You should keep in mind however that once you reach a certain age they will begin to rise again. Save the pennies you save on the premiums during the good years in order to cover the costs during the lean years. Insurance is one of those costs that simply must be covered. It helps greatly if you plan for these costs when creating your retirement budget.

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