How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost?
Surprisingly many people are not aware of what a financial advisor charges for their service. According to a survey by the Investor Education Foundation, 17% of investors do not know what
Surprisingly many people are not aware of what a financial advisor charges for their service. According to a survey by the Investor Education Foundation, 17% of investors do not know what
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Times have changed since getting a job and keeping the same place of employment for a lifetime. The average time spent with one employer is now three to five years. Companies are replacing workers with lean staff that previously held more people to accomplish the same tasks. This has resulted in periods of unemployment for many people making it challenging to save for retirement and stay debt free.
The rising costs of healthcare, consumer goods, and wages that often do not seem to keep pace with the cost of daily life make it more important than ever to make smart financial decisions.