{"id":912,"date":"2026-08-03T07:01:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartmoneymaps.com\/?p=912"},"modified":"2026-08-03T07:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:01:40","slug":"when-is-it-time-to-stop-managing-your-own-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartmoneymaps.com\/?p=912","title":{"rendered":"When Is It Time to Stop Managing Your Own Money?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b6nM2v6AD4g\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Are you wondering whether you really need a financial advisor in retirement\u2014or if you can successfully manage your own investments? In this conversation, I sit down with James Conole of Root Financial** to explore one of the biggest retirement questions: When should you hire a financial advisor, and when are you better off staying DIY?<\/p>\n<p>We discuss the transition from the accumulation years to retirement, why **retirement planning becomes much more complex**, and how withdrawal strategies, tax planning, Social Security, Roth conversions, portfolio management, and healthcare decisions can dramatically impact your financial future.<\/p>\n<p>We also cover one of the most overlooked retirement risks: saving too much and never enjoying the money you&#8217;ve spent decades building. Along the way, we discuss cognitive decline, protecting a surviving spouse, creating a retirement income strategy, and how to decide whether working with a fiduciary financial advisor is worth the cost.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re approaching retirement, already retired, or simply planning ahead, this conversation will help you determine if professional financial advice makes sense\u2014or if you&#8217;re well-equipped to continue managing your own finances.<\/p>\n<p>Topics covered:<br \/>\n\u2022 Do you really need a financial advisor?<br \/>\n\u2022 DIY investing vs hiring a financial planner<br \/>\n\u2022 Retirement withdrawal strategies<br \/>\n\u2022 Tax planning in retirement<br \/>\n\u2022 Roth conversions and retirement taxes<br \/>\n\u2022 Social Security claiming strategies<br \/>\n\u2022 Retirement income planning<br \/>\n\u2022 Behavioral investing mistakes<br \/>\n\u2022 Protecting a surviving spouse<br \/>\n\u2022 Cognitive decline and financial planning<br \/>\n\u2022 Sequence of returns risk<br \/>\n\u2022 Retirement portfolio management<br \/>\n\u2022 Fee-only fiduciary advisors vs commission-based advisors<br \/>\n\u2022 How to know when retirement planning becomes too complex<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re searching for answers about retirement planning, retirement investing, retirement income, safe withdrawal rates, Roth conversion strategies, financial advisor fees, fiduciary advisors, retirement tax planning, DIY investing, or how to avoid running out of money in retirement, this discussion is for you.<\/p>\n<p>00:00 Introduction<br \/>\n01:40 Who Actually Needs a Financial Advisor?<br \/>\n07:16 Why Retirement Changes Everything<br \/>\n09:34 The Hidden Risk: Saving Too Much in Retirement<br \/>\n14:48 Protecting Your Spouse &amp; Planning for Cognitive Decline<br \/>\n18:19 DIY vs Hiring an Advisor: A Simple Framework<br \/>\n20:41 The Cost of Managing Your Own Money<br \/>\n25:19 Can You Hire an Advisor Without Giving Up Control?<br \/>\n30:06 The Real Cost of Financial Decisions<br \/>\n31:18 Root Financial &amp; Big Announcement<br \/>\n37:15 Final Thoughts<\/p>\n<p>Feeling unsure about your financial future? My team at Root Financial can help: https:\/\/learn.rootfinancial.com\/erin<\/p>\n<p>Connect with me on LinkedIn for charts &amp; daily retirement insights: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erintalksmoney\/<\/p>\n<p>Some of my favorite books: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KF3tlr<br \/>\nCamera &amp; equipment I use: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Z20lof<\/p>\n<p>Join the family &amp; subscribe to my channel here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ErinTalksMoney<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for watching, I appreciate you!<\/p>\n<p>Advisory services are offered through Root Financial Partners, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Viewing this content does not create an advisory relationship with Root Financial. We do not provide tax preparation or legal services. Always consult an investment, tax or legal professional regarding your specific situation. 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