Ep 60 5 Steps to Becoming Your Own Financial Advisor

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In this episode, I share advice and tips to becoming your own financial advisor.

Key points include understanding your finances, setting clear financial goals, and managing debt.

While financial advisors play a valuable role, individuals will understand their money best. Specific steps are shared, such as educating oneself on specific financial topics, setting and detailing financial goals, managing debt responsibly, investing wisely, planning for retirement, and regularly reviewing and adjusting financial plans.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:41 Client Success Story

01:17 Understanding Your Money

02:12 Role of Financial Advisors

03:46 Becoming Your Own Financial Advisor

04:48 Educate Yourself

09:31 Set Financial Goals

12:14 Manage Your Debt

15:58 Invest Wisely and Plan for Retirement

19:08 Review and Adjust Regularly

20:42 Conclusion and Recap

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Wealthy After 40: Personal Finance, Financial Freedom, Debt Payoff, and Retirement Savings for Gen Xers

Ep 60 5 Steps to Becoming Your Own Financial Advisor

Wealthy After 40: Personal Finance, Financial Freedom, Debt Payoff, and Retirement Savings for Gen Xers

published 大约1年之前

MP3•单集首页

Submit your questions here!

In this episode, I share advice and tips to becoming your own financial advisor.

Key points include understanding your finances, setting clear financial goals, and managing debt.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:41 Client Success Story

01:17 Understanding Your Money

02:12 Role of Financial Advisors

03:46 Becoming Your Own Financial Advisor

04:48 Educate Yourself

09:31 Set Financial Goals

12:14 Manage Your Debt

15:58 Invest Wisely and Plan for Retirement

19:08 Review and Adjust Regularly

20:42 Conclusion and Recap

Connect with me on Instagram to share your thoughts and ask questions @elevatefinances https://www.instagram.com/elevate_finances/

👩‍💻 Ready to go ALL IN! The Retirement Ready VIP Session is your next step to mapping out your finances and making real progress toward your retirement goals. Make your purchase HERE.

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#Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Dalene Higgins

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