How much? The answer is deceptively simple, yet most financial advisors won’t tell you without charging a hefty fee. But what if you don’t have $2,000 for a professional financial plan? What if you don’t want to hand over three years of tax returns, only to receive a complex plan you’ll never follow? What if you don’t have money to invest, depriving the financial advisor of a commission? Can you really figure out how much you need yourself?