Delegating control of your money to a financial professional can seem like a good way of unburdening yourself of financial stress. However, the author of today’s article cautions that “When we surrender control, we are much more likely to be a victim of fraud or negligence, and…we put ourselves in a position of reacting to plans made on our behalf and letting our financial situation dictate our life goals rather than the other way around.” She proceeds to outline seven things she believes individuals need to know about their money that “will dramatically improve your odds of achieving your financial goals and avoiding financial disasters.” CLICK HERE.