1. Financial Planning for the Age Group 22-25 years

2. What is Financial Planning? A process of determining an individual's financial goals, purposes in life and life's priorities, and after considering his resources, risk taking ability and current lifestyle, to detail a balanced and realistic plan on 'what needs to be done' to meet those goals It varies from person to person and should be updated from time to time

3. Why should youngsters do Financial Planning To work towards achieving short and long term goals To ensure a secure future To provide for unforeseen circumstances To earn better returns on their funds, which would otherwise be idle

4. What constitutes Financial Planning Making a detailed budget of incomes and expenses Start by allocating a fixed amount to save every month Adjust budget as per execution Invest the saved money in Financial Instruments

5. What Financial Instruments? Equity Markets Mutual Funds Systematic Investment Plans Fixed Income Instruments Insurance Commodities Market

6. What determines where one invests? Financial Objectives Priorities Risk Taking Ability Ability to Monitor Investments Idleness of Funds

7. Thumb Rules Common sense approach to managing your finances. It cannot change your situation overnight, it is a lifelong process Events beyond your control will affect your financial planning results Set measurable financial goals Be realistic in your expectations Understand the effects of each financial decision Re-evaluate your financial situation periodically Start planning as soon as you can Realise that you are in charge