Find Local Certified Financial Planners and Get Financial Advice! http://www.financialplanners.com/ 2010 FinancialPlanners.com Planning for Retirement in Stages Provided by:  Jason F. Payne, CFP   While summer vacations and national holidays typically provide a break for everyone who would be considered a member of the working public, there is one big brea... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/planning-for-retirement-in-stages Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:56:04 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/planning-for-retirement-in-stages A Rebalancing Act   Provided by:  Jason F. Payne, CFP                 “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” If this everyday piece of advice comes to mind when thinking about your investments, then you may already under... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/a-rebalancing-act Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:54:51 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/a-rebalancing-act What to ask a financial planner Finding a good financial planner can be a daunting task. However, if you take the time to methodically go about the task, then a lot of guess work can be taken out of the equation. Here we provide good tips to help ... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/what-to-ask-your-financial-planner Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:54:07 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/what-to-ask-your-financial-planner How a Financial Planner Can Help You Like most people, you have a financial vision or do you? Have you really thought about your long term hopes, dreams and life goals not only for yourself but for family as well? If not, then it is high time you ... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/what-can-financial-planners-do-for-you Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:50:49 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/what-can-financial-planners-do-for-you Overview A Financial Planner or Personal Financial Planner is a practicing professional who helps people to deal with various personal financial issues in regarding proper planning in the following areas: education, retirement, investment, risk ma... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/what-do-financial-planners-do Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:47:51 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/what-do-financial-planners-do Getting Started Welcome to our financial planning guide at FinancialPlanners.com! It is our goal to take the guesswork out of what it is to plan your finances and what it is to have a professional “financial planner” do it for you. To begin, ... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/the-basics-of-financial-planning Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:44:41 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/the-basics-of-financial-planning When you are just starting to invest money, it can often be difficult to understand exactly what it means to invest and where your money is going. Working with a financial planner is a good way to invest wisely, as financial planners are trained a... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/financial-planning-and-investments-understanding-your-options Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:36:06 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/financial-planning-and-investments-understanding-your-options Taxes can be a real source of stress to many people come April 15. 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You need to find a financial planner who is honest, trustworthy, and hardworking. You also need someone who has your best interest i... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/questions-to-ask-your-financial-planner Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:38:39 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/questions-to-ask-your-financial-planner While not everyone needs a financial planner, most people face the question of whether to hire a financial planner to help manage their finances. The importance of financial planners varies from person to person, but the only way to determine whet... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/the-importance-of-financial-planners Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:18:03 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/the-importance-of-financial-planners A 401(k) is a common retirement fund term that is thrown around but not always explained. These funds are fairly easy to explain and often easy to use as you plan for a retirement. A 401(k) is a retirement fund that may be offered by your employe... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/411-on-401k-retirement-basics-and-financial-planners Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:04:49 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/411-on-401k-retirement-basics-and-financial-planners If you are looking to invest, whether you increase you portfolio or to start investing for the first time, using an investment financial planner could be the right decision. There are many benefits to using financial planners, and managing your in... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/how-a-financial-planner-will-help-you-invest Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:54:07 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/how-a-financial-planner-will-help-you-invest These days, there are computer programs available for every need under the sun. Financial planning is no exception. From computer software to internet programs, you can be your own financial planner with the right tools. The first step to being y... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/be-your-own-financial-planner-financial-planning-software Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:40:25 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/be-your-own-financial-planner-financial-planning-software In the world of financial planners, there are many titles and credentials to differentiate between the different types of financial planners. Some financial planners haven't received any training or accreditation while others have invested in year... http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/cpa-pfs-how-to-determine-what-type-of-financial-planner-you-need Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:29:14 -0800 http://www.financialplanners.com/article/view/cpa-pfs-how-to-determine-what-type-of-financial-planner-you-need Managing your finances can be a daunting task. There are things to organize and file, taxes to pay, budgets to set and meet. 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