[title]Family quotes[/title] [description]Welcome to our family quotes section! Here you'll find some of the funniest (and wisest) quotes on the subject of family life![/description]
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Anonymous  +  504939 Thu, 24 Apr 08 06:16 PM
Hi! I would appreciate if I could get the opinion of a proofreader for this article translated from spanish, please tell me what I need to correct. Thanks for your time!

 

Start Your Financial Planning Now!

Your Financial Future Depends On It!

Financial planning is easier and funny when you make your own plan.

It doesn’t matter your age never is too soon or too late to make your financial plan, but now undoubtedly is better than later. Our free financial planning advice comprehends tools, selected information and resources to guide your steps as you build your financial plan. ¡You just need to start!

But, what’s the rush? Pay attention please:

Recent researches have shown that if you are from earth there’s a 99% probability that you lived or will live experiences such as:

·         your master degree and/or doctorate,

·         your weeding,

·         the purchase of your car and/or house,

·         the dreamed trip,

·         expecting your baby (or perhaps babies),

·         your dismissal in the last downsizing,

·         your business bankruptcy,

·         the unexpected lawsuit,

·         the children’s education,

·         that unfortunate accident,

·         your divorce,

·         your widowhood,

·         your retirement,

·         caring your elderly parents (who obviously hadn’t a financial plan),

·         your long illness,

·         etc, etc, etc

·         finally your death (this one has a 100% probability).

Even more interesting is that it has been shown that there is a 100% probability that you will need money to afford those experiences. Therefore and considering these findings, we believe that is prudent to begin your financial planning today. Sarcastic but true, right?

If the fear arises when you’re thinking about these issues, you are not alone. I was so scared that I didn’t want to get married until achieve financial security. Fortunately I heard about the benefits of financial planning and understood that:

 

  • financial security is not achieved overnight,
  • is a personal process, and
  • the sooner and better you’re organized the process is shorter

When we started our family financial planning my bride and I wanted to do it independently to avoid receive biased advices and because being CPAs we thought were able to do it. This decision gave us enough flexibility in our planning but also forced us to research and select tons of information. Anyway, we had to talk to a tax specialist and an insurance broker but they were timely advices because we had clear where we wanted to go.

We enjoyed a lot our financial planning because we dreamed and knew what to make our dreams come true. Now that’s the challenge we live with a lot of faith and hope and because we know that every step we take is worthwhile.

Now you can do your financial planning with the same tools, information and resources we used. And the best is you’ll learn at the same time that you’re planning your financial success. Ready? Let’s start! :

Financial planning classes. Don’t miss these classes, the fundamentals are here.

Ways to earn extra income. It’s sad to realize you don’t have or won’t have enough to reach your goals, but with this information you can find suitable options for you

Debt management and planning. Let’s face it, we often spend more than we gain, learn to manage and pay your debts instead of being managed by your debts.

Insurance planning. If you know the risks you run, why don’t transfer them?

Retirement planning. Living too long is a risk too, and even worse when you outlive your savings

Investment planning. It feels good having money working for you instead of you working for it. ¡Discover your investor’s profile!

Tax planning. Optimize and take advantage of your tax obligations.

Estate planning. Don’t let death or physical disabilities prevent you to make decisions about your finances. ¡Be one step ahead!

Financial planning resources. Are easy to use and will help you in your financial planning steps.

Financial planning magazine. Keep up to date with our articles, offers and novelties related to financial planning.

Grammar Geek  +  504965 Thu, 24 Apr 08 08:06 PM

This is very long. I've highlighted anything that raised questions.

 

Start Your Financial Planning Now!

Your Financial Future Depends On It!

Financial planning is easier and funny more enjoyable?? when you make your own plan.

It doesn’t matter your age never is No matter what your age, it's never too soon or too late to make your financial plan, but now undoubtedly is better than later. Our free financial planning advice comprehends tools, selected information and resources to guide your steps as you build your financial plan. ¡You just need to start!

But, what’s the rush? Pay attention please:

Recent researches have shown that if you are from earth are there people here reading this who many not be?? there’s a 99% probability that you lived or will live experiences I'd say there's a 100% probability we'll have "experiences" such as: Say something like "The vast majority of us will experience at least one, if not several, of the following." Keep them parallel (-ing words to start each one), don't use commas, and do NOT end with etc., etc., etc.  You may want to group them - family ones together, education/professional ones together. By the way, what about paying for a child's wedding? In the US, that's a pretty major expense too!

·         Obaining a master's degree and/or doctorate,

·         your weeding, not everyone has a garden. :) I think you mean wedding. Getting marriede

·         the purchase of a car and/or house, purchasing a car or home

·         the dreamed trip,

·         expecting your baby (or perhaps babies), having a child

·         your dismissal in the last downsizing, losing a job

·         your business bankruptcy, going bankrupt

·         the unexpected lawsuit, being subject to litigation

·         the children’s education,  educating your children

·         that unfortunate accident, being invovled in an accident

·         your divorce, getting divorced

·         your widowhood, losing a spouse

·         your retirement, retiring

·         caring your elderly parents (who obviously hadn’t a financial plan), why obviously?

·         your long illness, experiencing a prolonged illness

·         etc, etc, etc

·         finally your death (this one has a 100% probability).

Even more interesting is that it has been shown that there is a 100% probability that you will need money to afford those experiences. Therefore and considering these findings, we believe that is prudent to begin your financial planning today. Sarcastic but true, right? You know what? This tone is offensive. I don't need to be told that I need money to pay for something, and the sarcasm, so freely acknowledged, would cause me say "screw this" and stop reading.

If the fear arises when you’re thinking about these issues, you are not alone. I was so scared that I didn’t want to get married until achieve financial security. Fortunately I heard about the benefits of financial planning and understood that:

 

  • financial security is not achieved overnight,
  • is a personal process, and
  • the sooner and better you’re organized, the shorter the process is shorter

When we started our family financial planning my bride and I wanted to do it independently to avoid receiving biased advices and because, as CPAs, we thought we would be were able to do it. This decision gave us enough flexibility in our planning but also forced us to research and select tons of information. Anyway, we had to talk to a tax specialist and an insurance broker but they were timely advices because we had clear where we wanted to go.

We enjoyed a lot our financial planning because we had a dream and knew what to do to make our dreams come true. Now that’s the challenge we live with a lot of faith and hope and because we know that every step we take is worthwhile.

Now you can do your financial planning with the same tools, information and resources we used. And the best is you’ll learn at the same time that you’re planning your financial success. Ready? Let’s start! :

Financial planning classes. Don’t miss these classes, the fundamentals are here. -- I stopped reading here. Perhaps someone else will finish.

Ways to earn extra income. It’s sad to realize you don’t have or won’t have enough to reach your goals, but with this information you can find suitable options for you

Debt management and planning. Let’s face it, we often spend more than we gain, learn to manage and pay your debts instead of being managed by your debts.

Insurance planning. If you know the risks you run, why don’t transfer them?

Retirement planning. Living too long is a risk too, and even worse when you outlive your savings

Investment planning. It feels good having money working for you instead of you working for it. ¡Discover your investor’s profile!

Tax planning. Optimize and take advantage of your tax obligations.

Estate planning. Don’t let death or physical disabilities prevent you to make decisions about your finances. ¡Be one step ahead!

Financial planning resources. Are easy to use and will help you in your financial planning steps.

Financial planning magazine. Keep up to date with our articles, offers and novelties related to financial planning.

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