“My
wife and I are both employed in rewarding, but demanding jobs.
We hope to retire when I turn 60, in order to spend more time with our
grandchildren and each other. Neither one of us has the time
or inclination to read up on investing and building wealth.
We just set aside the maximum allowed in our 401K accounts at
work. Will these investments provide enough money to meet
this goal?”
“I
have used a large portion of my savings to invest in the stock market,
but the fluctuations are unsettling for me. I have done all
my own stock picking and investing in the past, but have not had the
return I hoped for. How do I find a more secure way to grow
my money?”
“I
want to make
sure my wife and children are taken care of, no matter
what happens to me. I own my own business and cannot afford a
lengthy illness or disability. I’m sure there are
insurance products which could help, but I don’t know how to
find the right ones. Can you help me by forecasting various
financial problems and recommending appropriate solutions?”
“I
am going through a divorce, and am unfamiliar with how to handle my
finances. My husband always took care of the
investments, insurance, and taxes although I am sure I can
learn. I want stability and financial security in my life as
soon as possible. Can you show me how to organize my
financial life in order to achieve these goals?”
My husband
has a great job, and a better than average salary, but we still find
ourselves running out of cash by month’s end. I
believe we spend too much in several areas, but I am not sure since we
don’t track our spending. We would like to begin
investing while we are still young. Can you help us formulate
a realistic budget, and free up money for investing?