7 Deadly Signs You Need a Financial Advisor

In this episode of Money on Tap, Ben and Seth break down signs that you may need a financial advisor. If you’re in the market for one, look no further! They are both fiduciaries committed to helping you handle your money well. If you’re not ready to make the jump yet, just listen to this episode—it will give you an inside look on how much a financial could help you out.Why doesn't inflation feel like the official 3%?Because inflation is the rate at which prices rise, while affordability is the level of prices you have to live with — and that level never resets. Retirees also buy a different basket than the CPI emphasizes: shelter costs, insurance, property taxes, healthcare, prescriptions, food, and fuel, several of which run far hotter than headline inflation. Oil compounds it, touching every leg of the delivery chain. A resilient retirement plan stress-tests income needs well above the Fed's target and fights back with pricing-power equities, reasonable bond yields, guaranteed lifetime income for core expenses, and tax mitigation that lets you keep more of every distribution.