Lesson 2: Life Cycle of Financial Planning and Personal Finance Flashcards
how many stages are there in the life cycle of financial planning
4
who proposed the life cycle of financial planning
brown and reilly
stages in the life cycle of financial planning
early career, mid-career, late career, retirement stage
early career stage is also known as
accumulation phase
mid career stage is also known as
consolidation phase
late career stage is also known as
spending phase
retirement stage is also known as
distribution phase
in this stage, individuals are typically starting their careers, possibly still in school or early in their professional life
early career stage
financial priorities in early career stage
paying off student loans, start saving for retirement, establsihing emergency fund, buying first home
the emphasis is on laying the foundation for future financial security
early career stage
during this stage, individuals are typically in the middle of their careers, possibly with increased income and more financial responsibilities
mid-career stage
financial goals in mid-career stage
saving for children’s education, advancing careers, paying off larger debts (e.g. mortgage), continue saving for retirement
this stage often involves balancing current financial needs with long-term goals
mid-career stage
as individuals approach the retirement age, they enter the
late career stage
financial priorities of late career stage
maximizing retirement savings, planning healthcare costs in retirement, downsizing/transitioning to more flexible work arrangement
this stage is crucial for ensuring that retirement savings are sufficient to support a comfortable retirement lifestyle
late career stage
once individuals retire, they enter the
retirement stage
focus in the retirement stage
managing retirement income, healthcare costs, leaving a legacy for heirs
this stage requires careful planning to ensure that retirement savings last throughout retirement and that individuals can maintain their desired standard of living
retirement stage
It is a term that covers managing your
money as well as saving and investing.
personal finance
Personal finance is about
personal financial goals (short or long term)
Financially free =
successful
This refers to a source of cash
inflow that an individual receives
and then uses to support
themselves and their family.
income
Common sources of income are
salaries, bonuses, hourly wages, pensions, and dividends
These sources of income all
generate cash that an individual can
use to either
spend, save, invest
It includes all types of expenses an
individual incurs related to buying
goods and services or anything
that is consumable
spending
two categories of spending
cash or credit
spending paid for with cash on hand
cash
spending paid for with borrowing money
credit
The majority of
most people’s income is allocated to
spending