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Best Practices

Best Practices - When Approaching Financial Planning
  1. Set measurable goals.
  2. Understand the effects your financial decisions have on other financial issues.
  3. Re-evaluate your financial plan periodically.
  4. Start now - don't assume financial planning is for when you get older.
  5. Start with what you've got - don't assume financial planning is only for the wealthy.
  6. Take charge - you are in control of the financial planning engagement.
  7. Look at the big picture - financial planning is more than just retirement planning or tax planning.
  8. Don't confuse financial planning with investing.
  9. Don't expect unrealistic returns on investments.
  10. Don't wail until a money crisis to begin financial planning.
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