We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!

1. As I’m entering retirement, should I consider a financial advisor and how do I go about finding one?
2. Why was I declined for a new credit card even though my score is over 800?
3. What are some tips to keep me from busting my budget every single month?
4. Should I consider financing a medical expense with a provider like CareCredit?
5. Is an employer match worth it when a variable annuity is the only investment option?

Additional links:

• Financial planning – And if you’re looking to pay for some one on one personal investment advice, you can find fee-only fiduciary planners over at XY Planning Network or the National Association of Personal Finance Advisors (NAPFA).
• Budgeting – Start a budget, or at the very least begin tracking with YNAB or Mint.
  • And it can be a really great idea to figure out how little it would take to live on with a bare bones budget, if the proverbial ish hits the fan.
  • As we’ve talked about before, here’s a stripped down template of our family’s budget in Excel. It may not make sense for some, but I hope it can get most started down the right path! (once you’re in Google Drive, click: File -> download to get the file on your computer)
  • Here are 4 easy budgeting methods we talk about in detail! And some other advice on ways to stop dipping into your savings account to pay for stuff!
• 403b – If you happen to be employed by a school or non-profit and you have a 403b, then head to 403bwise.org to search their database so you can determine if you have a good one or not.
  • It might even be worth checking out 403bcompare and checking out the 403bwise Facebook group if you have specific questions.
• Missing Money – If you want to see if are unclaimed funds with your name on it floating out there be sure to head to MissingMoney.com.

• Credit Card Tool – Looking for the right credit card for you? Then check out our new credit card tool that’ll help you to easily filter through all the cards based on your preferred airline, whether or not they have an annual fee, or simply by the cash back offer! Just toggle the sliders and you’ll know which card to consider.

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