When It Comes to Your Financial Plan, You Can't Trust a Computer
by Lisa Brown, CFP®, CIMA®
Jan 03, 2022
3 minutes
At my annual physical exam recently, the doctor took my vital signs, reviewed my medical records, and after reading my EKG results, said, “Well the computer says you’re having a heart attack.” But the computer was wrong.
I’m in my early 40s and run marathons, and my heart rate is extremely low. So, after reading the EKG, the doctor went to work. She asked me several questions, reviewed prior data and my medical history. After doing her research, she overruled the machine.
The same situation can apply to people looking to establish a financial plan or review their
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