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PERSONAL FINANCE
INTRODUCTION
The greatest of evils and the worst of crimes is poverty...our first duty-a duty to which every other consideration should be sacrificed...is not to be poor
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everything is uncertain and that there is nothing but uncertainty, is uncertain, too There is an age old saying that there are only two certainties in life, one is taxes, the other is death. In life, as in investing, accepting uncertainty and growing beyond it is something we all need to do. If it werent, no child would walk, no one would learn to drive, and there will be no businesses providing goods and services essential to our survival, needs and wants.
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PRODUKTIVITAS VS USIA
Penghasilan
Mobil
Deposito
Risiko Risiko: 1. Disability 2. Die too soon 3. Critical illness 4. Live too long
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Usia 55th
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Personal financial planning is important because it helps individuals to achieve financial independence. There is a trend to increased self-reliance.
Many employers are requiring that employees plan and
manage their own retirement accounts. Traditional pension plans are less common today.
There is greater economic uncertainty associated with job stability and investments. Therefore, financial planning is increasingly important.
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Helps you achieve goals and objectives Reduces fear, anxiety, and frustration Helps you honor God
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Many people study personal finance in order to achieve financial success. Financial success may not have the same meaning to everyone.
accumulating a lot of money. Some people may define financial success by their ability to purchase goods and services.
In this course, financial success is defined as obtaining the maximum benefits from limited financial resources.
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Nellie Mae reports that the percentage of students with credit cards rose from 67% in 1998 to 78% in 2001. The average college student carries a credit card debt of $2,748 (Nellie Mae) According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, the number of Americans entering debt management programs has risen sharply over the last ten years.
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How to Balance a Checkbook How to Read a Credit Report The Difference Between a Credit Card and a Debit Card
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a) Create a list and stick to the items on that list? b) Go down the aisles and grab what you like?
a) Split an appetizer, order the most reasonable b) Order something from each menu item
entre, drink water and skip dessert? drinks, appetizer, entre, etc?
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Nonfinancial goals
goals.
Family, children, education, religious, social, etc. Finances can affect your ability to attain these Financial independence is an important goal for
Financial goals
many people. Financial independence is defined as having enough income or resources to be selfreliant. One of the financial choices that we make is between consumption today versus consumption in the future. Researchers have found that most people, regardless of their income level, feel that they need 20% more wealth than they currently have.
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Economists suggest that satisfaction from current consumption increases but at a decreasing rate. Stated simply, people enjoy their current purchases but as they purchase more and more, their satisfaction decreases.
For example, the enjoyment that an individual experiences
with the purchase of their first DVD is greater than the enjoyment that the individual experiences upon the purchase of their 100th DVD.
At a certain income level, this explains why individuals are willing to postpone current consumption and save money. Saving money facilitates the attainment of financial and nonfinancial goals.
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The economic environment affects our ability to achieve our financial goals. Continuing Inflation
Price levels over the long-run tend to increase 13%
Continued Instability in Financial Markets A High and Selectively Rewarding Tax System
The tax system rewards and punishes certain behaviors.
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Planning is the key to achieving all goals especially financial goals. Life-cycle planning is the phrase that suggests that financial planning is a lifelong process.
People experience different phases in their life such
of the various components of financial planning. At different phases, different financial planning areas increase or decrease in importance.
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Financial planning is the process of meeting your life goals through the proper management of your finances. Life goals can include buying a home, saving for your childs education or planning for retirement.
Consumption and Savings Planning Debt Planning Insurance Planning Investment Planning Retirement Planning Estate Planning Income Tax Planning Career Planning
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Financial Planning Areas Consumption and savings; career Consumption and savings; career; debt; insurance; income taxes Investment; retirement; income taxes Investment; retirement; estate Estate; income taxes
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Decision making is a complex process because there are usually multiple choices with differing attributes. There are two economic concepts that are helpful in financial decision making.
1 Marginal Analysisinvolves the analysis of the changes in
important variables
Example: choosing between a public and private university; the public university costs $15,000 per year whereas the private university costs $40,000 per year. Does the private university provide benefits that compensate for the additional $25,000 ($40,000$15,000)? 2 Opportunity Coststhe benefits given up when one
alternative is chosen over another Example: putting money in a savings account rather than investing in the stock market. The opportunity cost is the higher return that could potentially be earned in the stock market.
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Avoid very risky investments until you are secure at the lower levels.
Growth stocks, gold, undeveloped land
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A financial planner is a professional who helps clients create, maintain, and execute a financial plan. The best known credentials are the CFP. Whether or not you need to hire a financial planner depends on the answers to the following questions:
How much time are you willing to spend managing your How complex is your financial situation? How much do you know about each of the aspects of
finances?
Depending on your answers to the questions stated above, you may need to hire a financial planner to assist you with all or part of your financial management.
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financial planning?
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The 2001 Jobs Rated Almanac's choice of financial planner as the number one career in America has awakened people to the benefits of this rapidly growing profession.
5. Implementing the financial planning recommendations. 4. Developing and presenting financial planning recommendations and/or alternatives
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In Indonesia:
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) Registered Financial Planner - Indonesia (RFP - Indonesia), issued by FPAIndonesia
FPA Indonesia is a membership Association for professionals in financial services in Indonesia. FPA Indonesia is non-profit and independent.
The public is looking for a planner who has demonstrated a commitment to competency, and financial professionals want an established certification that sets them apart in a globally expanding financial planning profession As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioner, you can energize or revitalize your career, whether as an entrepreneur or in a large firm, by leveraging the knowledge and prestige associated with the world's most recognized financial planning certification. You will be equipped to provide truly personalized services to clients and maintain high levels of financial planning professionalism and expertise.
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Your Expertise and Credibility as a Financial Planner is Instantly Communicated. Your Career and Professional Development Opportunities Are Enhanced You Become a Coach and a Problem Solver Your Clients Are More Satisfied Your Earnings Reflect Your Personal Status You Have Tested Yourself Against the Best, and Met the Challenge.
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