
Financial planning comprises of two main elements -The financial strategy (or plan), and the investment strategy. The financial strategy looks at wealth creation, debt management and retirement planning, while the investment strategy examines asset allocation and investment selection.Regardless of the scope of the Financial Plan the process includes six basic steps. These are illustrated below.1. Gather all the factsYou need to put together an accurate picture of your financial situation including the assessment of your investment and risk profile, which can range from conservative to aggressive. Work out your monthly cash flow.2....