Financial planning may seem like something that you only need to do if you're older and wealthy. But even if you haven't acquired much in the way of assets yet, approaching major life events with a financial plan is essential.

Preparing for big changes can be overwhelming, though. Here are five milestone life events and a financial checklist for each of these exciting (but also nerve-racking) turning points.

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