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Planning for retirement does not have to be a difficult or stressful process. However, waiting until the last minute to do so can make the transition less than smooth. It is never too late to start preparing for retirement, but starting now will be more mentally, and financially, rewarding than starting in a few years. When deciding on consulting with a financial adviser, they will ask a few basic questions to get started. Once those questions have been answered, the retiree will be on their way to creating a customized investment plan to financially prepare for retirement. But first, there are a few steps to take to ensure the first visit with a financial adviser in New Jersey is tailored to the needs of the retiree. Before that first meeting, prepare by doing the following:
When creating a savings plan, many people factor in an amount that they would like to invest. However, few people know how to factor in an investment fee. That’s right. It costs money to invest money.
Transaction fees versus ongoing fees
For those with an investment account, take a look at the annual report that is sent. Some firms will send a quarterly report as well. If this is the case, evaluate all documents together and identify any fees that appear on the statement. Specifically, there are two types of fees to look out for. Transaction fees will be those that occur when stock is bought or sold. At many investment firms, these fees may be waived for the first 25 transactions or so, but then cost a certain dollar amount or percentage of the sale, whichever is higher. Don’t be surprised if an affordable investment account suddenly becomes less once the trial period of 25 trades is over.
Other fees are less surprising.
So you say that you’re about to fulfill a lifelong dream of owning your own business. Being your own boss. Before you get the gears in motion, first… stop and catch your breath, then compile a list of items to ask the mortgage broker who will, hopefully, be able to bring those dreams to fruition. Your best bet for choosing a mortgage broker is to locate someone who is both trustworthy and an expert in commercial real estate financing. Let your lender be a friend and help guide you through this process.
Before you grab a pencil and paper to write your list of questions to ask the lender, there are a few questions you need to address about yourself first: