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How to Plan for Your Parents' Future Medical Expenses
When you were a child, your parents took care of your healthcare needs — from scheduling doctor appointments to filling your prescriptions. Now that you’re grown, the roles may reverse, and you may need to take control of your parents’ medical expenses.
What’s Next on Your Retiree Bucket List?
A CFP® professional can help you budget for your retiree bucket list. As you plan your retirement activities, it is worth considering that your Go-Go years are the time when you’ll have the most energy and resources to finish bucket list items.
The Financial Lessons Kids Can Learn from Summer Jobs
A summer job may be the first opportunity for kids to earn enough money to need to make more critical financial decisions. It is important to work with your child to help them manage their summer job income and help them become financially savvy.
Life Stages
Talking with a CFP® professional can help you find a path to achieving your financial goals, no matter where you are in life. A financial planning professional is trained to work with you on everything from providing financial advice to creating a holistic financial plan that is designed to support your goals as they evolve over the years.
CFP® professionals meet rigorous financial planning education, experience and ethical standards, and they have made a commitment to CFP Board to act in your best interests, at all times when providing you financial advice or financial planning services, to help you reach your financial goals for a more secure tomorrow.
Starting Out
It’s never too early to get on the path to reach your financial goals. A CFP® professional can equip you with the tools to start out on the right foot.
Settling Down
Don’t tackle life’s big decisions alone. Start building a relationship with a CFP® professional who can help you create a roadmap to achieve your financial goals.
Entering Midlife
Is long-term planning on your mind? Seek advice from a CFP® professional to help you prioritize your financial planning to-do list.
Near Retirement
You’ve maxed out your 401(k) and paid off your mortgage, so you’re ready to retire... right? Consult a CFP® professional to see if you’re on track to make the most of your golden years.
Enjoying Retirement
It’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. This means more free time with friends, family and hobbies. But don’t cancel plans to meet with your CFP® professional. Keep checking in to tie up loose ends and see if your financial plan is running smoothly.