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Taking a Financial Inventory

Twelve Months of Financial Milestones

Working with Financial and Legal Advisors

Settling the Estate

Taking Control of Your Financial Future

What Are My Financial Goals?

How Much Money Will I Need to Achieve
My Goals?

How Should I Manage My Money to Reach
My Goals?

Determine Your Net Worth and Cash Flow

Adopt and Stick with a Financial Strategy

Should I Manage My Money Myself?

Glossary of Financial Terms

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taking CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
Manage Money to Reach Goals: Establish an
Emergency Fund

It’s very important to keep some assets easily accessible, or “liquid,” in case of emergency, such as an unexpected expense or being unable to work due to illness or accident. Experts recommend having an emergency fund equal to three to six months’ worth of expenses. If you don’t have that much cash saved in liquid accounts (checking, savings, money markets), make it a priority to save until you do. One of the best ways to build savings is to “pay yourself first.” In other words, put a certain amount of each paycheck into a savings account, even if it’s only $10 or $20, right away.