What’s the thing you wish you were better at with your finances?

I wish I was better at not procrastinating. I keep putting off taking steps to protect assets. It’s not just really old people who end up in nursing homes, and anyone can end up in one at any age, even if they don’t want to be there.

investing money confidently and wisely so that there is only gain and not loss. also, choosing a trusted, reputable and superior financial advisor. last year, my family and i had a horrendous experience with a bank designated financial advisor who lied to us. his lies cost my father and mother, who are both retired seniors on a strict budget, A LOT OF LOSS. a local attorney was recommended to us. unfortunately, he was not skilled in finances and bailed- just like this bank designated advisor of ours who fired himself and went into hiding. i even thought about contacting suze for advice but i chose not to bother her in her retirement. if she still had her CNBC show on saturday nights, of which me and my parents were solid and true, loyal devotees, i would have done it. either way, my family and i love you suze!!! and, as you always say,  let’s remember- “it’s money, then people, then things- now you stay safe!!!” love it.  oh, sigh.. xoxo

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Hi, Suze,

I wish I was more knowledgable about annuities.  They can be so confusing and I wonder if they’re really all that great.  I’ve heard both good and bad about them.  How can I choose a good one?  Or should I avoid them altogether?  My husband has two annuities and both are doing poorly.  They were recommended by the bank’s financial advisor.  He has lost a lot of his retirement money as a result.

 Thank you for any help you can provide.