These are difficult financial times for many of us. Have you cut corners by doing something yourself instead of calling an expert? Have you, for example, attempted to fix the plumbing, replace a car engine, had a friend cut your hair...or? Sometimes that can be a sensible thing to do, but some things call for some expert assistance.
Dorcas recently had such an experience. She purchased a name-brand hair dye product and prepared to lighten her hair a shade or two. She figured it would turn out fine since it was the same brand, and even the same shade, that Cathy (our office manager) uses. And, Dorcas reasoned, she is no stranger to hair dye.
Imagine her shock and dismay when, instead of blond, her do-it-yourself dye job resulted in a shiny purple!
Dorcas recently had such an experience. She purchased a name-brand hair dye product and prepared to lighten her hair a shade or two. She figured it would turn out fine since it was the same brand, and even the same shade, that Cathy (our office manager) uses. And, Dorcas reasoned, she is no stranger to hair dye.
Imagine her shock and dismay when, instead of blond, her do-it-yourself dye job resulted in a shiny purple!
Margaret kindly suggested a visit to her excellent hair stylist, Keisha, from The Entourage in Sheboygan. She even gave Dorcas the morning off to get her hair back to something relatively normal. Perhaps Margaret thought Dorcas' mishap might scare away our clients.
Keisha took one look and calmly and confidently went to work.
Whew! All finished. No more purple hair!
Are you considering getting in, or out, of the Stock Market? Wondering if an particular investment is right for you? Wondering if your retirement funds are sufficient? Questioning the advice of your broker?
Our financial coaches would be happy to arrange a no-cost, no-obligation appointment with you. They can take you through a step-by-step process which will help you identify and clarify your situation and your personal financial goals. Then you can choose whether to have Margaret or Jeremy customize appropriate strategies for a sound financial program designed just for you.
The choice, of course, is up to you. Just remember, some things (like purple hair) may be fairly easy to fix. Other things are more significant and long-lasting.
What is more important than peace of mind and a sound financial future?
Is it time to talk to a professional?
I love this analogy... another reason I will never assume that I can get the same results a professional would when it comes to hair - it's good to know the limitations of your own expertise when it comes to hair and investing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post! And the analogy is compelling.
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