Financial Planning Blog

Many people recognize a need for trustworthy, objective counsel in their personal finances, but never seem to get connected with the right advisor. If you are one of those people, you may appreciate the following blog posts by Michael Goldman of Wealth Gathering. At Wealth Gathering, Michael employs a unique approach to assisting people manage their money--it is essentially a fitness program for your financial life. If trustworthy and affordable financial coaching in a supportive on-line community sounds appealing to you, check out Wealth Gathering.

In Michael's first article he identifies Five Problems with Financial Advice--obstacles that stand in the way of people connecting with the right type of financial advisor. Despite these stumbling blocks, most people still need help--addressed in Five Reasons Most People Need Financial Advice. Finally, Michael provides some useful suggestions in Finding the Right Advice for True Financial Fitness, including personal financial coaching through the Wealth Gathering community or through the advisors of the Garrett Planning Network.

As Michael concludes, "Thinking you can get by with poor money habits and somehow catch up later is a proven formula for failure. The best time to start practicing wealthy habits is today and every day. So learn the basics and get started." Whether you find the right type of financial advisor for some personal coaching, set out on some serious self-study, or find a like-minded community like Wealth Gathering, it's time to get moving toward true financial fitness.