How often should my personal finance plan be updated?
It is good to review the plan
when there is a change in life, such as marriage, birth, death or divorce. Any
change in the financial position is also necessary. Most people have an annual
update that evaluates how the plan is implemented. The review also deals with
changing objectives and circumstances.
Can I make a personal finance plan myself?
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.
Why should I disclose so many personal information?
Think about visiting a doctor?
Without complete and completely accurate information, your doctor can not
prescribe the best treatment. The same applies to financial planning. To get
the best solution for your "financial health" you need to disclose
all the details.
What data should I disclose?
Typical are information on
investments, number of dependents, income and expenditure data, saving and
financial planning requirements, etc. The more accurate the information is, the
better the quality of the advice.