{"id":26,"date":"2021-12-15T01:32:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T01:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bwfinancialplanning.com\/2021\/12\/16\/what-ive-been-reading-december-15-2021\/"},"modified":"2023-02-17T22:57:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T22:57:20","slug":"what-ive-been-reading-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bwfinancialplanning.com\/?p=26","title":{"rendered":"Is a Financial Advisor the Key to Happiness?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wow, 10 days til Christmas\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what I\u2019ve been reading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Value of a Financial Advisor? Happiness.<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When I saw this article\u2019s title, I definitely rolled my eyes and thought what a crock of you-know-what! I am a jaded and cranky lady after all. However, I started to really think about the premise before I read the article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true that people come to me with questions like \u201cHow do I optimize my money?\u201d, \u201cAm I doing the right things so I\u2019m not eating cat food in retirement?\u201d, and a lot of times \u201cPlease help me start!\u201d They are seeking advice on the tactics and strategies to use to get them to their goals. This, of course, is an important part of my job and what people think of when they seek out a financial advisor. But it\u2019s actually not the most important service I provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactics and strategies are the easy part of my job. And you can google anything I will tell you. But ask yourself: Does researching why and how to do a Roth conversion bring you joy and there\u2019s no other way you\u2019d like to spend your free time? Do you feel confident you are on the right path when making financial decisions? Do you feel like you have a trusted person who is looking out for your best financial interest? If you answered \u201cno\u201d to any of these questions, then maybe a financial advisor does provide happiness. It may not be as quantify-able as the size of your IRA account, but how my clients feel after working with me is what I view as my true value to their lives. When there are uncertain times and markets<\/a>, clients feel a level of comfort knowing that someone knowledgeable is monitoring the situation with them. Can I accept that people who feel that they are being intentional with their money with someone who cares are happier people? Yes, I guess I can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guess I should read the article now\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Smart About What You Hold in Your Roth IRA<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you enjoy reading this article about asset location, then maybe a financial advisor would not bring you much happiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fighting Inflation Without Getting Carried Away<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You know the old adage of \u201csometimes the cure is worse than the disease\u201d? If you are making massive changes to your portfolios in anticipation of inflation, I encourage you to take a step back and consider if you are doing too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Small Habits That Can Make Life a Little Better<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we get ready for the new year, these articles about wellness start coming out en masse. And I read them all in the hope that something might stick. This article had a few new ones that I haven\u2019t read before like \u201cWatch the jellyfish\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best TV Shows of 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This time of year, \u201cbest of\u201d lists are rampant. Can\u2019t believe I have only watched 3 out of 10 \u201cbest\u201d tv shows of 2021. I also can\u2019t believe Mare of Easttown wasn\u2019t included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Gen X Characteristics That Anyone Born In this Cohort Will Immediately Identity With<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a Gen X-er, I\u2019m not sure I agree with this list. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many thanks to the Christmas elves who \u201cflocked\u201d my house yesterday. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy every time I look out my window. I talk about moving back to a city constantly, but I feel so lucky to be surrounded by such thoughtful neighbors and friends. Guess you\u2019re stuck with me a little longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until next week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. Thank you, as always, for being a subscriber and supporting my work. If you feel an urge to share this note with your friends, please do and suggest they sign up here<\/a>. Thanks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclosures:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BW Financial LLC dba BW Financial Planning is an Investment Adviser registered with the State of Colorado.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All views, expressions, and opinions included in this communication are subject to change. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy or the completeness of any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. We may, from time to time, have a position in the securities mentioned and may execute transactions that may not be consistent with this communication’s conclusions. This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, accounting and\/or tax advice. Should you have any questions and\/or issues in these areas, please consult your legal, tax and\/or accounting adviser.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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