With all the geopolitical and economic uncertainty going on in the world – from Russia invading Ukraine, to the straining of US and Russia ties, to the shooting up of oil and other commodity prices – it seems that financial planning needs to be the common topic of discussion for most households. It is now more important than ever before for households to seek financial stability and therefore some peace of mind to navigate the murky waters and the unknowns that lie ahead.
Developing an effective wealth management plan is the key which includes seeking sound financial advice, tax efficient investments, planning of your estate and even legal assistance.
Here are 5 ways to go about developing an effective wealth management plan for yourself and your family.
1. Assessing your Internal and External Financial Situation
Do you feel slightly queasy when someone around you is talking about money and personal finances?
It is important to recognize your perspectives, preferences and attitude towards money. Only once you recognize these, can you start working to realign them. The next step in the process is to become aware of your external financial situation.
What assets or liabilities do you own? Your income versus your expenses for the year? How much of your money goes in taxes? How much are you able to save? What is your current net worth and how does your cash flow statement look like?
2. Purpose of your Wealth
Now that you have realigned your feelings and attitude towards money and know exactly how your financial situation looks like. It is important to ask yourself, what is this all for?
What is the broader purpose that you want to aim to achieve by accumulating wealth?
Do you want to attain financial freedom and financial independence? Do you want to maybe travel the world? Do you want to transfer as much of it as you can to your next generation? Do you have a charitable endeavour you aim to achieve?
3. List Down your Specific Goals
It’s time to create a list for each of your specific goals. You might have specific objectives in mind like for instance traveling once every year, buying a car, paying for a downpayment on a home purchase in 5 years etc.
Determine the amount of money that it will require to meet each goal along with the time frame for it.
4. Implement your Financial Plan
Construct a framework to help you achieve your goals faster. For instance, if your goal is to buy a car, then be focused on achieving it. It obviously won’t help that goal if you start spending on other things like buying the latest iPhone or Mac first. These spendings will only delay you from achieving your plan.
Remaining steady on the course that you set out for yourself will not be easy, but it has to be done!
5. Consult and Work with an Expert Wealth Manager
The good news is that you don’t have to do all of this alone!
The wealthiest people in the world including athletes, actors, musicians and business families, all have private wealth managers to help them find financial discipline in their lives and to ensure they are successful in their financial journey.
A wealth partner not only helps you with the money, taxes and investments but also with the emotional and technical intricacies of wealth planning.