FINANCIAL FOCUS: Look at your financial situation holistically
When you plan a trip, you consider not only the destination but also the climate, activities that interest you, transportation needs, anticipated costs, best time to go and coverage for your work, home or pets. It’s a holistic approach — looking at your trip from a variety of angles.
It’s wise to apply that same holistic thinking when you plan for your financial future — that is, bringing into the picture all elements of yourself.
Here are some things that may affect your financial strategy:
• Your views on helping your family – Your decisions about helping your family are clearly going to be a major part of your financial strategy, and this is true at virtually all stages of your life.
