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6 Reasons Why You Need a Financial Plan

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A financial plan can help you get clarity on goals, stay accountable to taking the right actions, and leave you feeling happier about money.

Having a financial plan helps you:

 

1. Gain clarity on your goals.

A plan with a Synovus professional can help you better understand what you want to use your money for, help achieve the lifestyle you want and prioritize goals.

“Financial professionals nowadays are abundant, diverse and ready to step in and help you get a plan together,” said Perkins. “What’s more, finding a qualified advisor that is suited to your unique situation has never been easier. There are subsets of professionals who specialize in specific disciplines — such as education, trusts and retirement planning — as well as professionals who serve specific demographic needs (elderly, single parents, young professionals and more.)”

 

2. Remain accountable.

A huge benefit of a financial plan put together by a trusted advisor is the fact that you don't just get a clear list of to-dos. You get someone to hold you accountable to actually getting them done and helping you follow your financial plan.

 

3. Stay in tune with your financial reality.

When you actually know the numbers in your financial life, you're no longer relying on guesswork or simply hoping that it will somehow all work out. If you understand precisely where you stand, you can make informed decisions and smarter choices about how to move forward.

 

4. Worry less about money.

A plan puts the power in your hands by showing you what you need to do with your finances. Taking control often means gaining more peace of mind, knowing that you have a step-by-step process designed to reach financial success.

 

5. Feel happier.

It's probably no surprise that having a solid financial plan will make you feel happier. A financial plan can give you confidence and a positive outlook because it eliminates uncertainty and confusion around finances. It also offers you the assurance that you're on the right path for reaching your goals.

 

6. Organize your finances. 

With a plan, you can worry less about things slipping through the cracks or missing opportunities simply because you're disorganized. A financial plan isn't a standalone document: it's got the backing of a financial professional who can make good recommendations, provide guidance, and give advice. Working with a professional means seeing more angles of the situation — including aspects of your finances that you may not have thought of before.

Ready to get your financial plan in place? Call us at 1-888-SYNOVUS (1-888-796-6887) or visit a branch today. 

Important disclosure information

  1. Business Wire, “2024 Schwab Modern Wealth Survey Shows Increasing Financial Confidence From Generation to Generation and Younger Americans Investing at an Earlier Age,” published June 12, 2024. Accessed September 28, 2024. Back
  2. You should speak to your tax advisor to see how purchasing these products will affect your personal tax situation. Back