Dear Liz: You frequently suggest consulting a fee-only financial planner, such as those who are members of the Garrett Planning Network, which seems like great advice. Can you provide any guidance on how much one should expect to pay for the services of this type of planner? We are a couple living in Los Angeles […]
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Save for Retirement, Then Tackle Debt
Every day we hear from people who are diligently paying down their student loans — and ignoring their retirement funds. This has got to stop. In my latest for NerdWallet, why debt can be costly, but failing to save for retirement ultimately will cost far more.