This document discusses the importance of financial planning. It begins by sharing alarming statistics about how many people are financially insecure or unprepared for retirement. It then provides tips for taking control of your finances such as getting organized, creating a budget, repaying debts, saving for retirement and protecting your family. Paul Mcoubrey, a financial planner, then outlines his seven steps for achieving financial security which include living within your means, developing a budget, paying off debts, making your money work harder, protecting your income and family, planning and saving for retirement, and regularly reviewing your finances. The document emphasizes seeking advice from a financial coach you trust to help put you on the path to financial well-being.
1 of 27
Download to read offline
More Related Content
Key note
1. Your Money & Your Life
Planning for the future while living for today
PAUL McCOUBREY FINANCIAL PLANNER
11. You and your money...
Get organised
Income vs. expenditure
Set a budget
Net worth
Debt repayment plan
12. You and your money...
Financial & Retirement
Family / Friends
Career
Health / Fitness
Personal Development
13. You and your money...
Start saving
Repay unsecured debts
Make your money work harder
for you
Protect your family
Wills, Life Insurance
Plan & Save for your retirement
Review, Review, Review
14. You and your money...
Seek advice and
support if needed
24. What should you look for in a Financial Coach?
Recommended by someone you trust
Someone who has experience
Someone who doesnt charge for the first meeting
Someone you can build a relationship with
Someone who is confident and you can see knows
what they are talking about
Someone who is proactive but not pushy
Someone who is open about how they make money
Someone who answers your questions
26. Good money sense needs to be as
much part of people's lives in the
21st century as healthy eating and
keeping fit
Otto Thoresen, Designer of the UK national money guidance service
27. Thank you
PAUL McCOUBREY
pmc@financialchoices.co
FINANCIAL CHOICES TELEPHONE 0845 257 5861
1 BELMONT OFFICE PARK FAX 0870 705 1765
232 BELMONT ROAD EMAIL office@financialchoices.co
BELFAST BT4 2AW WEB financialchoices.co
Financial Choices UK LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Northern Ireland with
registered number NILLP3 and registered office 1 Belmont Office Park, 232 Belmont
Road, Belfast, BT4 2AW and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.