Financial planning, an outcropping of the services typically provided by a stock broker or account executive, include investment advice, insurance sales, retirement planning, and various other assessments and planning to meet financial goals.
One of the best ways to begin retirement planning is with the Social Security Administration’s Retirement Planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2. The Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator gives you the ability and flexibility to test different retirement ages and learn how to maximize retirement benefits by delaying retirement.
Another great resource is www.mymoney.gov. This government site has a wealth of information from multiple agencies covering an array of topics—from buying a home to paying for college.