First Bank : Do You Have a Financial Plan?

Published: 2021-10-15 10:12:25 ET FRBA

Financial Planning Month presents a fantastic opportunity for you to visit your financial situation before the holiday season. Understanding your finances is important no matter where you are in life. Whether it be a car, a house, or another purchase, knowing how you are going to afford it can be a struggle for many people. Having a financial plan and budget in place can turn that struggle into a strength!

Here are some financial planning tips you may want to consider:

Having a financial plan can also benefit you in the case of an emergency. Anything can happen at any time, like a sudden job loss or an expensive medical issue. Emergency situations are often emotionally and financially straining. Having the ability to remove financial strain from an emergency can help you focus on solving the problem and getting your life back on track.

Setting attainable financial goals in the short term is a great way to start planning your future. You might be surprised how quickly goals can be reached. Your financial plan acts as a guide for you throughout your life. It allows you to be in control of your income and expenses, so you can better manage your money to hit your goals for the future. With a financial plan, you can better anticipate that you have the proper amount of funds when the timing is right for your next step.

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First Bank published this content on 15 October 2021 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 15 October 2021 14:11:09 UTC.