<klink type="cncpt">Tell me why I should plan</klink>
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<p>There are no guarantees in life, but with just a little bit of thought, you can improve your chances of achieving your goals and making your dreams come true. </p>
<p>The extent to which you plan will depend on your personal style more than anything else. You may want to simply plug in your hoped-for retirement age, and then check whether you're basically on track or need to rethink some savings plans. Or, you may want to look at your financial future in detail. You can put all kinds of events in your lifetime plan as well as check out various scenarios, such as What if I get that inheritance? Add a new room? Have another child? or End up supporting our aging parents?</p>
<p>Of course, using Money to plan for a child in five years doesn't mean you have to have one. But using the Lifetime Planner will help you sort out what that might mean to your finances, including whether you can afford to take a short leave or quit working indefinitely, and whether you want to sell the sports car and buy the minivan right away or down the road.</p>
<p>Money's Lifetime Planner can help you prioritize your dreams and focus on working toward your most important goals.</p>
