What is the first step in the personal financial planning process?

Assessment of your situation.

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  1. Setting goals
  2. Assessment of your situation ✔
  3. Executing the plan

Why: Financial planning begins with assessment, compiling simplified financial statements of your situation.

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Answer: Assessment of your situation. Financial planning begins with assessment, compiling simplified financial statements of your situation.

  1. Personal finance en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_finance
    Assessment: A person's financial situation is assessed by compiling simplified versions
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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