
The Tools & Techniques of Financial Planning, 14th Edition
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The Tools & Techniques of Financial Planning, 14th Edition
About this book
Part of the popular Tools & Techniques Series and Leimberg Library, the 14th Edition of The Tools & Techniques of Financial Planning covers all aspects of financial planning, including budget and cash management, credit and debt management, education funding, retirement planning, tax and investment issues, risk management, and estate planning. Complete with the key principles, processes and practices of financial planning, this must-have resource offers planners a well-organized approach for developing financial planning strategies and meeting client objectives.
In addition to providing helpful charts, handy checklists, and insightful case studies, The Tools & Techniques of Financial Planning features:
- Clear, easy-to-read descriptions of all aspects of financial planning, including cash and budgeting issues, education and retirement planning, risk management, investment, estate and insurance planning, and tax issues
- In-depth discussions of fundamental concepts like business law, property ownership and economic principles
- A comprehensive guide to calculating time value of money with keystroke solutions and practical examples
- Professional ethics for major professional organizations and practice standards in the financial planning field
- Helpful examples show how concepts apply for real-world planning scenarios
- Detailed citations that provide jumping off points for more detailed research needs
New in the 14th Edition:
- Newly revised chapter on Time Value of Money which includes the basic concepts of TVM and step-by-step calculator instructions to solve TVM calculations
- Updated tax and accounting information, including updated statistics and government policy information
- Updated insurance and risk management content
Key Topics Covered:
- Time Value of Money
- CFP Standards
- Budget and cash management
- Credit and debit management
- The planner-client relationship
As with all the resources in the highly acclaimed Leimberg Library, every area covered in this book is accompanied by the tools, techniques, practice tips, and examples you can use to help your clients successfully navigate the complex course of financial planning and confidently meet their needs.
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Table of contents
- Title
- Copyright
- ABOUT THINKADVISOR
- PREFACE TO THE FOURTEENTH EDITION
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS
- ABOUT THE EDITOR
- CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS FINANCIAL PLANNING?
- CHAPTER 2: FINANCIAL PLANNERS AND THE PLANNING PROCESS
- CHAPTER 3: FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY REGULATIONS
- CHAPTER 4: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND DISCIPLINARY RULES
- CHAPTER 5: PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION
- CHAPTER 6: ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CLIENTS
- CHAPTER 7: FINANCIAL GOALS AND RISK TOLERANCE
- CHAPTER 8: CLIENTS WITH SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
- CHAPTER 9: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CROSS-CULTURAL CLIENTS
- CHAPTER 10: BASIC TENETS OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
- CHAPTER 11: TIME VALUE OF MONEY
- CHAPTER 12: BUDGETING AND CASH MANAGEMENT
- CHAPTER 13: PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- CHAPTER 14: CREDIT AND DEBT MANAGEMENT
- CHAPTER 15: FINANCING ASSET ACQUISITIONS
- CHAPTER 16: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- CHAPTER 17: ECONOMIC CONCEPTS
- CHAPTER 18: EDUCATION FUNDING
- CHAPTER 19: PLANNING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
- CHAPTER 20: ESTATE PLANNING ISSUES
- CHAPTER 21: BUSINESS ENTITIES
- CHAPTER 22: OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY
- CHAPTER 23: BUSINESS LAW
- CHAPTER 24: MONETARY SETTLEMENT PLANNING
- CHAPTER 25: WILLS AND TRUSTS
- CHAPTER 26: RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE
- CHAPTER 27: COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT PLANNING
- CHAPTER 28: INCOME TAX PLANNING
- CHAPTER 29: INVESTMENT PLANNING
- CHAPTER 30: HEALTH, DISABILITY, AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
- CHAPTER 31: CHARITABLE PLANNING
- CHAPTER 32: SELECTION OF FIDUCIARIES AND OTHER ADVISORS
- CHAPTER 33: STATE BEST INTEREST REQUIREMENTS
- CASE STUDIES
- APPENDIX A: ANSWERS TO CASE STUDIES
- INDEX (BY CHAPTER)
- Back Page