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If future financial planning sends you into a mini panic attack, you’re not alone.
According to a 2023 analysis by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS), Gen Xers, who are starting to approach retirement age, only have $40,000 saved for retirement. Millennials aren’t doing much better, holding the title of having the highest average debt of the entire U.S. population.
Growing up, my family didn’t talk about money — it was tacky, so I can see how the above happens. With the unstable job market and the cost of everything constantly rising, who can think about saving, let alone figuring out what money should be invested into what, how or when?
With many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, it can be difficult to fathom saving for anything beyond next month’s bills. Of course, none of this takes you off the hook when you do want to retire or a sudden emergency comes up. That’s why, if there’s anything you do in 2026, it should be mastering your finances. And as luck would have it, there’s a platform for that.
FinancialHQ is an online platform that connects individuals to financial advisors. No matter if you’re looking to invest, save or learn better budgeting, it has an expert who can guide you each step of the way.
Pros:
- All partner advisors are officially state- or SEC-registered and screened
- Personalized advice
- 100% free match and consultation
- No matching fee
Cons:
- The site does require users to share some personal information up front, but nothing too personal, such as a social security number or home address
FinanceHQ has a nationwide network of thousands of expert financial advisors. They’re fully vetted and collectively manage trillions of dollars in assets. Whether it be real estate, wealth building or saving on taxes, no aspect of your financial well-being is too big or small for them to help grow.
With a user-friendly site and personalized financial advice, you’ll not only be given the tools to get your money up to snuff but have someone holding your hand (metaphorically speaking) the entire time. Both the initial consult and financial matching are free, and you’re not obligated to use the service if you find it’s not for you.
As someone who’s wanted to become more educated (and aggressive) about her money, I was eager to check the network out.
For a millennial, I’m rather reluctant to do certain things online, including finding financial advice. But FinancialHQ’s site made the process of connecting with the right person for my needs incredibly easy.
How It Works
To get started, all you have to do is tap the ‘Find Your Advisor’ button at the top of the screen. From there, you answer a series of questions.
Once you complete, you’re sent your advisor matches via email and can then set up a free consult. There are no hidden fees, no prompts to make you fork over a certain amount before you know what you’re actually signing up for.
While I can’t share the matches I was sent, I can tell you that FinancialHQ did send me options tailored to exactly what I’m interested in. Honestly, if I had known it would have been this easy, I would have tried the site years ago.
FinancialHQ and its team of professionals are ready and able to guide you through your own financial planning. Whether it’s saving for a house or funding your nest egg, they’re ready to help.
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