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The prospect of having to pivot financially especially suddenly might feel overwhelming.

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Youve got to align your life plan with your financial plans.

… an advisor has more clarity and can be less emotional.

[They] can be impartial and show how that decision might impact the long-run, he said.

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An example might be how much house [you] should buy and how to finance it.

Maybe a little less house and more savings would work out better.

The same is true with the purchase of an expensive car the main goal is efficient transportation.

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Each piece represents a goal like marriage, homeownership or retirement, said Thompson.

Without thoughtful planning, it can be challenging to visualize how these pieces connect to form a complete picture.

Thompson said that the timeframe of your goal can influence your strategy and how aggressively you implement it.

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Time is the greatest asset when it comes to saving for long-term events.

To prepare for these events before they happen, you should have high quality insurance.

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