When You Should Consider Using a Financial Planner

Solving everyone’s unique financial challenges with cookie-cutter financial planning services is impossible. 

Since people lead different lives and use money differently, the best thing to do is create a unique financial plan catered to one individual’s life.

 A financial planner can provide oversight and accountability to ensure you are spending the right amount given your income and that you aren’t going into debt throughout your financial life.

A Budget

01.

A good financial plan should include an emergency fund to cover 3 to 6 months of expenses.

Emergency Savings

02.

For example, if you lose your job without severance and expect you can return to work within six months, your emergency fund combined with your unemployment income should help you bridge the gap between jobs.

A financial plan will determine which debt you should pay off first and how quickly to repay it. Suppose the interest rate is fixed and relatively low. 

Debt Payoff Plan

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In that case, a financial planner may suggest not paying off certain debts more quickly, especially if this frees up your dollars for savings or investments, which may offer higher returns.