Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9781259929434
Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter D, Problem 2DCS
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To discuss: The benefits and drawbacks of owning a home and real estate in general as an investment.
Introduction: Financial planning is a process of bridging the gap between the life goals and the finance required to achieve them, through the proper management of cash in hand and cash at bank. It involves developing strategies used to help individuals in achieving their future goals by means of effective investment planning.
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