From Health magazine
Worrying about money sure can drain the joy out of life. But instead of just lamenting, do something about it, says financial expert Jean Chatzky, author of The Difference: How Anyone Can Prosper in Even the Toughest Times, who blogs at JeanChatzky.com. “The people who assert control over finances are significantly happier than the ones who don’t,” she says.
For instance, worrying about the stock market, something you can’t control, is useless, she says. Instead, go to the retirement calculator at ChooseToSave.org and crunch your numbers.
“Then say, ‘All right, what if I saved this much more? What if I work a little longer?’” she says. If you can’t figure out what to do, hire a certified financial advisor, Chatzky advises. “Just have them do an annual assessment, as you would a checkup with your doctor.”
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ok…..so if im having financial difficulty just work more and HIRE a financial advisor. Really good advice since most people who are having financial trouble may not have a job, and certainly don’t usually have the freedom to “work longer.” Seriously….this article has zero common sense. Oh…I could just hire a financial advisor to tell me how broke I am, while charging me hundreds of dollars. Great reading!