Personal Financial Planning 13th Edition by Lawrence Gitman,Michael Joehnk,Randy Billingsley

Exercise 9

Use Worksheet 1.1. Describe your current status based on the personal financial planning life cycle shown in Exhibit 1.7. Fill out Worksheet 1.1, "Summary of Personal Financial Goals," with goals reflecting your current situation and your expected life situation in 5 and 10 years. Discuss the reasons for the changes in your goals and how you'll need to adapt your financial plans as a result. Which types of financial plans do you need for your current situation, and why