6 Professionals Every Woman Needs on Speed Dial

Find these folks ASAP to help you manage your empire.

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Go Team! - You have a fab car, a great place and a promising career — now you need a team to help you keep it all together. Here are the folks you need to find asap to help you manage your empire. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Blend Images/Hill Street Studios/Getty Images)

Accountant - Tax prep services may be easy, but they are no replacement for a pro who knows your financial situation well. Referrals are the best way to find a certified public accountant (CPA), but AICPA.org can point you in the right direction.   (Photo: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Accountant - Tax prep services may be easy, but they are no replacement for a pro who knows your financial situation well. Referrals are the best way to find a certified public accountant (CPA), but AICPA.org can point you in the right direction.  (Photo: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Financial Planner - While an accountant is important at tax time, a financial planner takes the long view of your fiscal situation and helps you reach your money goals. A “fee-only” advisor may cost more than a “no-fee” advisor, but they aren’t beholden to companies that sell financial products, so you can be assured they have your best interests at heart. Find one at NAPFA.org.  (Photo: GettyImages) 

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Financial Planner - While an accountant is important at tax time, a financial planner takes the long view of your fiscal situation and helps you reach your money goals. A “fee-only” advisor may cost more than a “no-fee” advisor, but they aren’t beholden to companies that sell financial products, so you can be assured they have your best interests at heart. Find one at NAPFA.org. (Photo: GettyImages) 

Attorney - Whether you need help drawing up a contract or have beef with your neighbor, it pays to have a lawyer ready for anything. The American Bar Association is a great place to start.   (Photo: Guy Cali/Corbis)

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Attorney - Whether you need help drawing up a contract or have beef with your neighbor, it pays to have a lawyer ready for anything. The American Bar Association is a great place to start. (Photo: Guy Cali/Corbis)

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Insurance Agent - Forget picking one company and picking from their selection of plans. An independent insurance agent can survey the offerings of every company to create the best comprehensive insurance plan for you. Head to TrustedChoice.com to find one.  (Photo: GettyImages)

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General Contractor - Yeah, your mama has the handyman from down the street who fixes random things around the house, but a general contractor can bring in folks to paint your bedrooms, put in those new windows and take down that half wall you hate so much. Try a site like Houzz.com or HomeAdvisor.com to find a well-regarded local pro.   (Photo: PBNJ Productions/Blend Images)

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General Contractor - Yeah, your mama has the handyman from down the street who fixes random things around the house, but a general contractor can bring in folks to paint your bedrooms, put in those new windows and take down that half wall you hate so much. Try a site like Houzz.com or HomeAdvisor.com to find a well-regarded local pro.  (Photo: PBNJ Productions/Blend Images)

Mechanic - You can’t trust your baby — or your wallet — to just anyone. The free AAA ShopLocator lets anyone search their directory for a pre-screened mechanic. And members can take advantage of their discount for parts and labor.  (Photo: 68/George Doyle/Ocean/Corbis)

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Mechanic - You can’t trust your baby — or your wallet — to just anyone. The free AAA ShopLocator lets anyone search their directory for a pre-screened mechanic. And members can take advantage of their discount for parts and labor. (Photo: 68/George Doyle/Ocean/Corbis)

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