WealthforLife Wednesdays: Is it Time to Consult a Financial Planner?

Many had family members who showed them how to invest or bought them stock as children, while others shared with me that upon graduation instead of getting a car or having a big party, their families paid for a one-hour session with a financial planner (a gift that I will be giving my brother who is a recent college graduate. Resource: Visit the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors to find a directory of financial planners. If one of your goals is to go on a vacation out of the country next year, write it down and how much you think it will cost. Your financial planner will help you figure out what goals are realistic and offer suggestions and adjustments. 5. Understand the Fees Involved In addition to not seeing a financial planner because I thought I had it under control, I also avoided setting up an appointment because I thought the fees would be astronomical.