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Taking Charge of Your Financial Life

Delegating responsibilities to others may lead to problems down the road.

Taking charge of your financial life is important. When you are putting together a household, it isn’t unusual to delegate responsibilities. One spouse or partner may take on the laundry, while another takes on the shopping. You might also decide which one of you vacuums and which one of you dusts. This is a perfectly fine way to divvy up household tasks and chores.

One household task it’s valuable for both partners to take part in, however, is your shared financial life. It’s important, regardless of your level of wealth or stage of life. Counting on one spouse or partner to handle all financial decisions can create a gap for the other partner. Should the one in charge of the money separate, become severely disabled, or pass away, that may leave the other partner in a bind. A situation like that is probably difficult enough without adding additional stress.

Taking Charge of Your Financial Life | Begin the conversation.

If you are the partner who isn’t steering the household finances, ask yourself why. It may be that you have preconceived notions about how difficult it might be to educate yourself to make informed decisions. Maybe you know how to do it, but you would simply rather not be bothered. It’s also possible that you recognize that your spouse or partner has particular expertise in these matters and doesn’t need your help.

Regardless of the reason, it’s probably a good idea that you should at least be able to hop into the driver’s seat, should misfortune strike your household. In that unfortunate circumstance, you should feel confident that whatever the reason or the duration, you won’t have any unnecessary concerns about managing your household’s finances.

For example, what if you have insurance that covers extended care, in case of a severe injury that causes your spouse or partner to be away from work for an indefinite period? How will you be certain that the claim is made? Who will make sure the bills get paid? The job will fall to you.

 

Taking Charge of Your Financial Life | Getting involved.

The good news is that through communication, regular conversations, and a little effort, you can probably learn what you need to know in order to help yourself in these situations. Part of this, too, may be meeting and getting to know the financial professional who works for your household.

 

Taking Charge of Your Financial Life | The more knowledge you have, the more confident you can become.

Starting the conversation is just the first step. It may take you some time to become comfortable with taking a greater role in the decision-making, but when you do, you may feel more confident if the responsibility ever falls solely to you.

 

 

 

 


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Chris Kaminaka
Financial Advisor
Pearl Hawaii Wealth Advisors
Located at: Pearl Hawaii Federal Credit Union
94-449 Ukee Street, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
PHONE 808.218.6268 | EMAIL chris.kaminaka@LPL.com | TEXT 808.427.2131

Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA BrokerCheck.

As a LPL Financial Advisor, Chris is qualified to provide credit union members with professional assistance, quality financial products, and dependable service. Chris is a Registered Representative of LPL Financial, a broker/dealer with a select portfolio of securities products, such as mutual funds, and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Chris is also a licensed insurance agent. It’s easy to get started. Please contact me for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

*Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. Pearl Hawaii Wealth Advisors is not registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services using Pearl Hawaii Wealth Advisors and may also be employees of Pearl Hawaii Federal Credit Union. These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from, and not affiliates of, Pearl Hawaii Federal Credit Union or Pearl Hawaii Wealth Advisors. Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are:

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