10 Steps to Financial Success Author:W. Patrick Naylor How to save and invest today for a secure financial tomorrow A sound financial plan is absolutely essential for reaching your long-term goals, whether you want to purchase a new home, pay for a child's college education, or create a retirement nest egg. In this invaluable new guide, investment advisor W. Patrick Naylor provides a 10-step, ea... more »sy-to-follow savings and investing program that will help you build a secure financial future. A flexible system that can be tailored to your income and risk tolerance levels, this proven strategy shows how to:
Set short-, intermediate-, and long-term financial goals
Establish a budget based on fixed and variable expenses
Organize your banking for maximum benefit
Create a separate fund for unforeseen emergencies
Develop a 3-tiered investment strategy that includes mutual funds, dividend reinvestment programs (DRIPs), and individual growth stocks
Monitor your investments regularly by determining your net asset value (NAV)