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What are the key considerations of a financial plan?

People often confuse investing with financial planning. The financial planning process involves analyzing your personal situation, determining which financial strategies to pursue, and taking specific actions to implement those strategies. A written financial plan becomes a road map for charting your course as you work toward your financial goals. This section explains key planning considerations for you and your family and offers investor strategies and calculators to help plot your financial future.

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