Personal Financial Planning - Vocabulary

focal point of developing a personal financial plan; need to have a set of priorities and a target date for achievement; require constant updating as a result of the changing family life cycle

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explains how a person changes financial position, earnings, consumption and savings throughout the life cycle

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assist in planning financial situations throughout the year; acts as a control mechanism in regards to the way money is spent; assist in reorganizing finances to reduce debt or increase savings

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allow users to withdraw and deposit money at anytime, used for daily expenses; usually free

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earn interest over time, but have limited number of transfers and withdraws allowed

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similar to savings accounts but has higher interest rates, fixed terms and a fixed interest rate

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employer-sponsored benefit plans which provide individuals with the chance to put a portion of their earnings in a financial portfolio; contributions are exempt from income tax and can be rolled over into an IRA or future employer’s 401K plan

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allow individuals to open an account and begin saving funds toward retirement with tax benefits; can be traditional or Roth

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investment in publicly traded companies; provides ownership in a company; can be common or preferred

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