An individuals personal financial plans evolve as the persons
circumstances change. for example when someone leaves
home, gets a job, gets married or has a child.
Most of the time these events can be planned for. However, some can be a surprise
so these need to be considered/included in a financial plan.
Contigency planning means to attempt to plan or take into account unexpected events.
FAVOURABLE EVENTS
Getting a job
Having an increase in income/promotion
Winning the lottery
Paying off a personal loan
An increase in saving or
the value of an asses such
as your house
UNFAVOURABLE EVENTS
Losing a job
Unemployment is a problem for someone who already
owes money as it will be harder to pay off debts.
Rate of income tax increasing
Becoming ill and having to stop work
Unexpected car repair costs
When interest rates fell, it made loans cheaper. however,
banks changed their lendings policies so it was harder for
first time buyers so get a loan.