by R.L Hanlon

Created on: March 10, 2008

A financial planner can help your current financial circumstances and lead you in the right direction for maximum income use. People in need of financial planners may be trying to invest in the best funds for their future, or they may also be people who require a little help with their current finances.

Before you set out to request the help of a financial planner, always ensure they are from a reputable place of business and have necessary credentials to ensure you're getting the best help and advise you need.

Below are the questions you will need to ask your financial planner, to ensure they can help you maximize your money to the best of its ability.

BEFORE YOU SEEK HELP FROM A FINANCIAL PLANNER

Before you enlist the help of financial planner, you will need to gather information that will allow them to help you better.

Have all your pay slips available for perusal. Gather information on your weekly or monthly bills, car repayments, rent or mortgage repayments and any debt you may owe.

You will need to gather all statements and even a possible budget you have created for yourself and your family already. You will need to include all recreational things you may participate in, such as going to the movies or any subscriptions you may have for clubs and magazines.

You will also need to be honest and include how much you may spend on alcohol or cigarettes.

CREATE A GOAL PLAN

Sit down with your partner and determine your future goals. You begin small by writing your goals for the next six months and then work upwards to five and twenty five years.

You don't need to be realistic, as your financial planner will be able to determine what is realistic and achievable by looking at your finances.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNER

1) Where can I save money?

Your financial planner should be able to look at all your finances, including any recreational things you may do and advise where you can save money. He may look at the current interest rates, rolling funds into one fund that is manageable and point you in the right direction of where you may be losing money.

They should also be able to determine where you are losing a lot of your money or areas where you can cut costs considerably. Some will have great tips and hints on where to locate cheap items, or where you could gain extra items at cheaper costs.

2) How can I make my money work better for me?

Your financial planner may suggest saving plans or saving funds that will allow you to gain interest on your funds. Most financial

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