I only recently registered for this forum, but had been "lurking" for some time before that. I appreciate people taking the time to provide their thoughts and perspectives. Hopefully I can provide contributions going forward.
I have "interviewed" several financial planners in the past, including fee-only planners. My conclusion? I haven't been particularly impressed, or convinced that the value they can provide is worth the costs. As a result, I continue to read and learn everything I can about managing finances - which is how I originally came across the forum.
I'm currently 53. For some time I have tracked a window where I felt I could FIRE. I'm now entering that window. Looking toward it was easy. Now that I am there, it is a totally different situation. It brings a whole new level of dealing with uncertainty, both for me and for DW. And once done, the feedback loop on whether it was a good decision is not real quick.
So, I'm interested in how people dealt with making such a huge decision. Thanks!
I have "interviewed" several financial planners in the past, including fee-only planners. My conclusion? I haven't been particularly impressed, or convinced that the value they can provide is worth the costs. As a result, I continue to read and learn everything I can about managing finances - which is how I originally came across the forum.
I'm currently 53. For some time I have tracked a window where I felt I could FIRE. I'm now entering that window. Looking toward it was easy. Now that I am there, it is a totally different situation. It brings a whole new level of dealing with uncertainty, both for me and for DW. And once done, the feedback loop on whether it was a good decision is not real quick.
So, I'm interested in how people dealt with making such a huge decision. Thanks!