Don’t underestimate the calming effect of having a formal financial plan, even if you’re already saving and investing regularly.
For around $1,000, you can arrange a one-time session with a financial adviser to review your situation and recommend a course of action. Typically included: a portfolio review, a budget and cashflow analysis, an insurance once-over, and a retirement savings plan.
Look for a planner who charges a flat fee or an hourly rate ($150 to $300 is standard); expect the process to take three to four hours. Find candidates through adviser networks (fpanet.org, napfa.org, garrettplanningnetwork.com).
Come to the meeting with clear goals and a list of your assets and liabilities. Your adviser will need that info to devise your plan; you don’t want to waste an hour on the clock on basics you could have prepped at home. Click here to get entire article: http://t.co/KOXczh9p
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Danette O'Neal, PhD 