You have a few options: bury your head in the sand, subscribe to personal finance blogs and podcasts to learn from others, or hire a financial professional.
A great place to start is wealthtender.com, a website dedicated to helping people find the right financial professionals and resources for their individual needs.
Parting with a few hundred (or thousand) dollars today could make an exponential difference to your nest egg when you retire or the financial well being of your loved ones.