A. How does the topic of this chapter relate to my current financial and lifestyle situation? B. How do I anticipate it will relate to me in 15 years? C. How do I anticipate it will relate to me in 30 years? D. What do I need to consider doing right now to improve my financial situation with respect to the chapter topic? E. What will I need to do to improve my financial situation with respect to the chapter topic over the next 15 and 30 years? F. What are three personal SMART goals with respect to the chapter topic? (That is, based on a discussion in Chapter 1, what are three Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-based goals that will help you, personally, improve your situation with respect to the chapter topic? Please note that each chapter should have a different set of SMART goals.) G. What materials or resources would you want to review to help you achieve the SMART goals? When writing the paper, you should determine the nature and extent of information needed, and then Demonstrate effective search strategies for finding information using a variety of sources and methods; Locate, retrieve and evaluate a variety of relevant information, including print and electronic formats; Organize and synthesize information in order to communicate effectively; Explain the legal and ethical dimensions of the use of information.

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1: What Is Personal Financial Planning?

2: Factors That Influence Financial Planning Decisions

3: Setting ShortTerm and LongTerm Financial Goals

4: Selecting Qualified Financial Planning Professionals

5: Making Effective Decisions

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