My oldest daughter, Ella, is in her 3rd year of Architectural Engineering at the University of Waterloo. It’s a comprehensive and grueling program, complete with six cooperative work terms sprinkled amongst the academic studies.
Ella is currently in New York City on a work term with an engineering firm that designs building facades. She is learning a lot and being challenged constantly to learn new concepts and apply them to real life situations.
In early January, I took Ella to NYC along with my youngest daughter Emmy. We had a great time seeing the sights and experiencing Broadway hit musical, Wicked.
Rigorous training is required in most professions, and it is critical when it comes to your health, both physical and financial.
A few years ago, an 18- year-old Florida man was arrested for pretending to be a licensed doctor.
He had opened his own office in West Palm Beach, where he performed physical exams and offered medical advice. His website identified his clinic as a staff of alternative medical professionals that create a holistic care plan for patients.
They weren’t seeking to fool anyone. They were sincerely trying to help people.
Yet, they had no rigorous training. No proven experience.
Would you hire a doctor who was sincere, but lacked training and experience?
Of course not.
And yet, some people are trying to be their own financial advisor.
They study in their spare time, read books and watch TV.
Some get their information from the internet (and trust that it is true). Some ask their friends and family members.
No rigorous training. No proven experience.
It’s gambling your financial health and future.
Your financial future deserves the very best. Rigorous training. Proven experience. There is no substitute.
The cost of missing something is huge.
The cost can be devastating.
Find out today whether you are missing anything. Find out if you are making any of the biggest (and rarely shared) tax, financial or retirement mistakes.
Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five, I still had pimples.”
— George Burns
