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# Financial Planning 101

** [Mark Zaifman](https://www.spiritusfinancial.com/blog/author/mark-zaifman)   |   ** Wed, Jan 06, 2010 @ 03:08 PM

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Need or want to review the basics of financial planning? Vanguard has a great video to view that does just that. Learn the basics of saving and investing and your overall financial goals, whether they be **[retirement planning](https://www.spiritusfinancial.com/retirement-income-planning/)**, buying a home, or saving for college. **[Financial Planning 101](https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/video/PT-financial-planning-basics-09302009)** is an informative video - take 6 minutes and check it out.

 

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