Financial planning is a common approach to managing your finances in order to achieve your life goals. You can not change your status overnight; this is a lifelong process. Remember that events that are beyond your control, such as inflation, changes in the stock market, interest rates, will affect your financial planning results. The solution is annual reviews and updates according to the current situation both in the market and in your life.

It is difficult to enforce the saving rule because it varies by age and level of revenue. Ten percent is a good start. If you find that % is too high for you, do not let it discourage you. Start by saving yourself a small amount each month, which you increase with each month.

Financial planning ensures the direction and significance of your financial decisions. It allows you to understand how each financial decision affects other financial areas. For example, the conclusion of a particular savings product can help you fund your child's higher education or provide satisfactory financial resources for a decent retirement. With additional financial resources, it is much easier to adapt to potential life changes, or feel safer when you know that you are following your goals.

Some personal finance packages, magazines and self-help books can help you with your own financial planning. However, you may decide to seek the assistance of a personal financial consultant - expert if:      

• you need the expertise that you do not have in certain areas of your finances. For example, a personal financial consultant can help you to assess the level of risk in the investment portfolio and review the allocation of funds;    
• you do not have enough time to edit your own financial plan yourself;         
• you know that you need to improve your current financial position, but you do not know where to start;     
• you believe that a personal financial consultant - expert could improve your plan and strategy for the current management of your finances;  
• an immediate or unexpected life event occurs, such as inheritance or major illness;          
• you want to get an expert opinion on a financial plan that you have developed yourself.