Financial Planning

Financial Readiness Checklist

Use this before a financial readiness assessment or any major money decision. The goal is not to judge your situation. The goal is to see it clearly enough to choose the right next move.

Use this with Venus

1. Current Money Picture

  • Monthly take-home income is clear.
  • Fixed monthly obligations are listed.
  • Variable spending patterns are visible.
  • Debt payments and due dates are known.
  • Family support commitments are written down.

2. Emergency Readiness

  • You know how many months your emergency fund can cover.
  • Emergency savings are separate from daily spending money.
  • You know which expenses would pause first in a crisis.
  • Your household knows where important documents are kept.

3. Protection Gaps

  • You know who depends on your income.
  • You know how much existing insurance coverage you have.
  • You understand what your policy covers and what it does not cover.
  • Health, accident, disability, and life risks have been reviewed.

4. Growth And Intention

  • You have a written savings or investment goal.
  • Your long-term goals have a timeline.
  • Your money decisions match your family priorities.
  • You know the next one decision that matters most.
Reflection Prompts

Write these down before you ask for advice.

  1. If my income stopped for 90 days, what would happen first?
  2. Which financial obligation am I carrying quietly?
  3. What do I own that I do not fully understand yet?
  4. What decision would make my next six months feel calmer?
Next Step

Turn the guide into a clearer decision.

Bring this checklist into a readiness assessment so Venus can help you identify the most practical next step.

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