Yesterday I had lunch with a financial planner from Ameriquest. I "won" a free lunch at a local pizzeria but the catch was that I had to sit with him. I had cancelled it once but after speaking to a friend who suggested that I see a planner I decided to finally do it. So I bit the bullet. He was nice and gave me a lot to think about as far as my finanial future goes. The one question I am stuck on is "What kind of lifestyle do I want when I retire"? To be honest I never even gave it a thought. I know I don't want to me broke and Medicaid for sure.
On the road to financial reponsibility
October 17th, 2006 at 06:48 pm
October 17th, 2006 at 09:22 pm 1161120169
First thing is for a month or two write down everything you spend. You need to see where your money is going. Look for ways to cut. Then educate yourself about money. Don't leave your financial future in someone elses hands. No one cares about your money quite the way you do yourself.
I am glad to see you are thinking long term though!
October 17th, 2006 at 09:26 pm 1161120384
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October 18th, 2006 at 12:14 pm 1161173689
I personally wouldn't mind sitting down with one. Sure, they're all out to do business. But once you can live with that notion, and know that you don't necessary have to agree to buy anyone's goods and services, then you can listen and gleam the information you need from them.
October 18th, 2006 at 12:22 pm 1161174143