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​Life Planning:  How To Take Steps Now For Your Future

11/21/2018

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Planning for your future--or for the future of your children--can be a daunting task, and it can also be an emotionally challenging one. No one wants to think about our children being here without us, but it’s important to make sure your family is well taken care of after you’re gone. Knowing what to plan for in the event of your death--or even for your senior years--can give you peace of mind and can ensure that everything is taken care of when the time comes.
 
Financial planning is a big part of it; you may want to talk to an advisor in regards to how to go about setting up a trust for your children, or how to get started with a living will. This isn’t just a way to make sure your loved ones receive certain benefits after your death; it’s also to make sure that your assets are taken care of even if you suddenly fall ill or have an accident. This is also a good time to think about your senior years and where you’ll live, as many seniors choose to age in place by living at home as long as possible.
 
Here are a few tips on how to get started with life planning.
 
Learn how to set a goal
 
Many of us think of goals as something we must strive to attain but aren’t clear on how to go about setting realistic ones. It’s important to understand how to create a goal for yourself and the steps you must take in order to achieve it. If your goal is to save a certain amount of money for your child’s future college education, the first step is to think about a budget and work with a financial planner to figure out the best way to start. It’s wonderful to have a goal to save $10,000 by the time your child reaches college age, but if you don’t have a plan to get there, it won’t be viable.
 
Know your assets
 
It’s imperative to know what your personal assets are and how much they’re worth. Your home is likely the majority of your assets, so have it appraised and consider making small changes that will add to the value, such as updating the kitchen or bathrooms or boosting the landscaping. Knowing your assets will help tremendously when it’s time to make out a will or talk to your loved ones about the role they’ll play in your final preparations.
 
Communicate with your family
 
Talking to your family about your plans will keep everyone on the same page and will allow for peace of mind that everyone will be taken care of no matter what happens. Keep records of all the details, especially when it comes to finances and investments, in a safe place and designate one person in your family as the one to handle it all when the time comes.
 
Make investments wisely
 
Investing in anything can be risky, so you’ll want to research your options for building your financial portfolio. Investing in the stock market is one way, but you’ll need to either be well-versed in how to get started or have someone knowledgeable about various stocks who can help you, such as a financial advisor.
 
Life planning is a big job that can bring about stress or anxiety, so it’s important to take things slowly and ask for help when you need it. Talk to your loved ones about your plans and stay organized; this will help reduce stress during the entire process.
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    My name is Dan Hopwood and I first started my career in the insurance business back in 1988.  2018 will be the start of my 30th year in the business. My agency is a member of the Better Business Bureau and holds an A+ rating.

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