Q. I want to change from actively managed funds to index funds, but my wife says she likes the investments we have even though they are more expensive. What can I do to try to change her mind?
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Q. I don’t like the idea of letting someone else manage our investments, but my husband wants to use a financial planner. We probably need one, so how can I get myself comfortable with the idea?