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Posted by decline (aka Decline) Jul 13 '15, 18:23

First, are one or both of you contributing to a 401(k) through work? If so see if your/her company utilizes an investment advisor. It can't be a free way to get an initial conversation started.

This is a great site to get started learning and to give some direction on retirment:
http://www.401khelpcenter.com/

Another thing to look into are robo-advisors. It's a fairly new thing but can be a cheap way to get some help on investing:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertberger/2015/02/05/7-robo-advisors-that-make-investing-effortless/

LAstly, you can the the more traditional route and talk to a financial planner. Depending on the advisor this can be expensive though. I would stick with a CFP if possible. You can find one here:
http://www.letsmakeaplan.org/?utm_source=LMAP&utm_medium=header&utm_content=homepage&utm_campaign=header

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What he said. If you're really just starting and not comfortable get an appointment with a fee only CFP. - spamlet Jul 13, 18:28 1
- good point on the fees. more - decline Jul 13, 18:42
I think you mean can vs. can't in that first paragraph. I was going to suggest that as a first step. - b. Jul 13, 18:26 1
- yep. stupid kindle fire keyboard :) -- nm - decline Jul 13, 18:28
Graci. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 13, 18:25 1
- Thanks everyone. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 13, 18:34

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