One Life Stand

It’s that time of year again.  Kiplinger’s personal finance magazine has set up a hotline that you can call for free financial advice.

From 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. eastern time on Tuesday, January 15, and Friday, January 25, NAPFA members across the U.S. will be standing by to answer your questions.

Normally, these fee-only planners, who are well versed in investments, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and saving for college and retirement, charge clients $100 to $250 an hour.  But on Jump-Start Days, you don’t pay a cent - not even for the phone call.  Just dial 888-919-2345 and a NAPFA adviser will respond to your question.  Or, if you prefer, you can participate in an online discussion with a NAPFA adviser anytime from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. eastern time on January 15 or January 25.

To make the most of your financial checkup, gather together any relevant records, such as mutual fund statements or your 401(k) menu of investment choices.  If your questions are too complex to be answered on the spot, you may be directed to NAPFA’s Web site, www.napfa.org, where you can look for a planner in your area.

Be sure to call.  Now you have NO excuse for not getting your money right this year!