You know the old expression about customer service, right? Well, when it comes to financial planning, the job of the advisor isn’t to agree with every decision the client wants to make. Sometimes we have to step in and help the client understand why an action might be ill-suited for their goals. Let’s look at a few examples of that on this episode.
A turbulent economy will push investors to find predictable income sources to help offset the volatility, but how many options are out there? The truth is many investments appear to be a guaranteed source of income but actually aren’t. Let’s identify things that people commonly confuse with predictable income and help identify options you can depend on.
Building a financial plan is a lot like constructing a house. From the foundation to the roof, all of the elements of a house work together to provide you security and longevity. That’s the same way your retirement plan works so let’s explore the idea and identify the different financial pieces.