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Financial Life Cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Personal Financial Life Cycle | Shows the changing financial needs a person will have at each stage of their life. |
| 5 stages | 1. Dependence 2. Independent 3. Developing 4. Pre-Retirement 5. Retirement |
| Dependence | During this stage you have very little concept of money, budgeting, saving or planning. You are mostly dependant on your parents/guardian. |
| Independence | Start to gain financial independence and secure employment. You usually have a high level of disposable income and discretionary spending due to not having any family commitments. |
| Developing | You are more likely to have more family members and household commitments. This would include your mortgage or rent. |
| Pre-Retirement | You will have older children - spending on third level education. They may need to have extra health and life assurance for themselves. They may also start to put extra money into their pension. |
| Retirement | People in this stage will no longer be working. They will be living of their saving or pension. |
| Impacts on Financial Life Cycle | Employment Status, Age, Marital Status, Number of Dependents |
| Financial Planning | Planning and managing your income and spending. It should be reviewed and revised |