A financial plan is a valuation of your current financial condition, a summary of your goals and a road-map to help you get from the present to the financial future you want. A thorough financial plan will address current savings, budgeting, insurance, investments, taxes, estate planning and retirement.
When mapping out a financial plan, you’ll need to consider future income needs, vacation allotment, future asset purchases, and basically anything else that will significantly impact your financial life to make sure that your current financial state will keep you on track to achieving your goals.
A comprehensive financial plan prepared by a CFP® professional could include some or all of the following:
- Summary of your assets and debt
- Budget based on income and expenses to help you save for the future
- Evaluation of your insurance coverage and needs
Effective financial plan should be updated regularly to reflect any changes that will affect your financial life to keep you on track to achieving your goals.