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Guide: How financial planning could help you answer essential “what if?” questions

28/04/25

Financial planning is all about helping you to reach your life goals. Ultimately, the objective is for your wealth to allow you to achieve all the things you want to do now and in the future.

That might be as simple as being able to relax and enjoy a comfortable retirement or helping your children through education or onto the property ladder. Alternatively, you may want to start a business, retire abroad, or leave a legacy to causes you care about.

When making a financial plan, you could be looking several decades ahead. During that time, a variety of unknowns could crop up, altering your ability to meet your goals.

Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a crystal ball. However, when it comes to your finances, cashflow planning could help you visualise how your wealth may fluctuate as you progress through life, and reveal answers to a variety of “what if” questions.

Find out more in this insightful guide, which covers:

  • How cashflow planning works
  • How cashflow planning could ease your financial concerns
  • Examples of when a cashflow model might help you forecast your financial future
  • The advantages and disadvantages of using a cashflow model as part of your financial plan.

Download your copy here: ‘How financial planning could help you answer essential “what if?” questions’ to find out how cashflow planning could help you answer questions, ease worries, and give you confidence in the future.

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Please note: This guide is for general information only and does not constitute advice. The information is aimed at retail clients only.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate cashflow planning.


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