1. The document outlines the steps for effective financial planning which includes setting goals, analyzing finances and resources, creating a plan, implementing the plan, and monitoring and modifying it if needed.
2. It distinguishes between needs, which are essentials for life that are limited, and wants, which improve quality of life but are unlimited.
3. Key aspects of the financial planning process include defining goals in a SMART way, evaluating financial status, deciding which goals to achieve immediately and later, and adapting the plan if unexpected obstacles arise.
1. The document outlines the steps for effective financial planning which includes setting goals, analyzing finances and resources, creating a plan, implementing the plan, and monitoring and modifying it if needed.
2. It distinguishes between needs, which are essentials for life that are limited, and wants, which improve quality of life but are unlimited.
3. Key aspects of the financial planning process include defining goals in a SMART way, evaluating financial status, deciding which goals to achieve immediately and later, and adapting the plan if unexpected obstacles arise.
1. The document outlines the steps for effective financial planning which includes setting goals, analyzing finances and resources, creating a plan, implementing the plan, and monitoring and modifying it if needed.
2. It distinguishes between needs, which are essentials for life that are limited, and wants, which improve quality of life but are unlimited.
3. Key aspects of the financial planning process include defining goals in a SMART way, evaluating financial status, deciding which goals to achieve immediately and later, and adapting the plan if unexpected obstacles arise.
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NEEDS WANTS 1. These are essentials for life. 1. These improve the quality of life. 2. These are limited like resources. 2. These are unlimited. 3. Examples –Food, clothing, shelter. 3. Examples- Going for a vacation, eating out. 1. Setting goals- A goal is your destinations that may be your need or want that you acquire by taking certain steps. It gives direction to your plan of action. It is helpful to define your goals in a SMART way. 2. Analysing information- It is a process to evaluate your financial status & resources to plan your next step. • Creating a plan- After setting goals & analysing your financial resources, plans have to be created in order to decide which goals to be met now & which goals to be achieve later. 1. Implementing the plan- After creating the plan, next step to make the plan work within the time frame that is chosen. 2. Monitoring & modification of plan- Sometimes, plan may need to be changed due to unexpected obstacles. So, financial plans needs to be modified.