When Showing Up Is the Hardest Part

When Showing Up Is the Hardest Part
You may be years away from needing the services of a professional financial planner, but you can, and should, start getting ready for your appointment now. Alexander Raths/Shutterstock
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Not that long ago, I underwent that procedure no one my age likes to talk about. Doing all the necessary prep to get ready for the exam was bad enough. Then, I wanted to cut and run when I saw those words on the office door: certified financial planner.

But we did it. My husband and I spent several hours planning our estate with a professional, which is a pleasant way to say we talked about getting old and dying.

Mary Hunt
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