Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

As dynamic as the secondary market may be, secondaries come with complex tax implications that can significantly impact returns if not properly managed. What are the tax implications of secondary transactions? What are the tax challenges in secondary transactions? What tax strategies optimize secondary investments?

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 17, 2022

What’s obvious is that cheaper is better than more expensive; that there are inherent costs in managing an active portfolio that include more than just trading and taxes but research, analysis, PMs, etc. But that is not the same as becoming one of the most dominant asset managers in the world.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Barron's had a very quick look at the recent popularity of private assets to try to figure out whether investors should wade into the space. Consumer discretionary is another one that pretty reliably outperforms for ten year periods, not the last couple though after getting whacked pretty hard in 2022 though.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

One of the best tax deductions for a small business owner is funding a retirement plan. Beyond any tax deduction you are saving for your own retirement. The maximum for 2022 is $61,000, this has been increased to $66,000 for 2023. Employee contribution limits are $20,500 for 2022 and $22,500 for 2023. Eligibility.

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The Big Picture

APRIL 19, 2023

( The Atlantic ) • How 2022 Became a Record Year for US Income Taxes : An asset-price boom, a progressive tax code and inflation interacted to drive effective rates higher than ever. Bloomberg ) • Tax season is getting longer. Now the process is working in reverse. Blame climate change.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

citywire.com) Taxes Five tax mistakes to avoid when it comes to stock options, RSUs, etc. tonyisola.com) Advisers RIAs continue to take share of IRA assets. riabiz.com) The number of CFPs grew some 5% in 2022. (fa-mag.com) (mattreiner.com) SEC The SEC is going to focus on the new marketing rule in 2023.

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The Big Picture

JULY 27, 2022

Consider these columns going back to 2013 pointing out the foolishness of tax-payer subsidized corporate welfare queens (2013), and why median wages were rising ( 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2018 , 2019 ). The 2010s monetary rescue plan benefitted anybody who owned capital assets: Stocks, Bonds, and Real Estate. I wrote a book about this).

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 19, 2024

Also in industry news this week: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has completed its review of the Department of Labor's new "fiduciary rule ", indicating that it could be released in the coming days or weeks (though, like its predecessors, its ultimate disposition is likely to be determined in the courts) The IRS announced this week that it (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Furthermore, inflation, though down from its peak in early 2022, remains above the Federal Reserve's long-term target of 2% despite the bank's attempts to tamp it down. What's driving many of the economic conditions today are higher interest rates resulting from the Fed's efforts to fight inflation. And even though U.S.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In November 2022, proponents of the Massachusetts ‘millionaires’ tax (question 1) won their bid to nearly double the income tax rate on individuals with taxable income over $1M a year. As proposed, the new legislation would increase these tax rates to 9% and perhaps even 16% , respectively, starting in 2023.

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 30, 2023

Whatever phrase you select, the persistent gap between investors’ performance and the assets they hold is a substantial drag on returns. In this report, we dig into these nuances and explore how differences in the timing of cash flows, sequence of returns, and asset size can impact this gap.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2023

It is March…that means you have just about 5 weeks left to get organized and submit your tax return. The tax deadline is April 18, 2023 (some taxpayers in disaster areas in California, Georgia and Alabama have an extended deadline). Gathering all your documents is crucial to complete a tax return free of mistakes.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 24, 2024

When the original SECURE Act was passed in December 2019, it brought sweeping changes to the post-death tax treatment of qualified retirement accounts. Act passed in late 2022. Act passed in late 2022.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is before we get to the issue of capital gains taxes, which create a hurdle of (minimum) 20% on those pesky profits just to get to breakeven. Low Stakes : The most successful market timers are often those people who do not have actual assets at risk. It’s utterly laughable. 4 Newsletter writers are notorious for making big calls.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 12, 2022

As RIA firms’ challenges in attracting and retaining talent have continued, firms have needed to reduce their business development activities to stay within their existing staff's capacity (compounding the challenges of growing firm revenue during a bear market that has reduced most firms’ assets under management).

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Nationwide Financial

AUGUST 29, 2022

Key Takeaways: Even without new legislation, the prospect of higher taxes in the future is still looming. The impact of higher taxes on retirees could be substantial, so staying up to date on the current tax landscape is vital. But even without new legislation, the prospect of higher taxes in the future is still looming.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

MARCH 5, 2025

We have an oil reserve already as well as a gold reserve which are sort of "break glass in case of emergency" assets while a SWF is more of a pool of capital that is typically derived from some sort of byproduct, like oil in the case of Norway, where that byproduct creates a surplus for the country. but it was low in 2022 when it mattered.

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Good Financial Cents

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In this guide, we’re going to present the 10 best long-term investment strategies for 2022. The table below provides a quick summary of each of the 10 best long-term investment strategies for 2022, along with the main features and benefits of each. Below is our list of the 10 best long-term investment strategies for 2022.

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Fortune Financial

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The clock is ticking for taxpayers who wish to minimize the taxes they will owe in the spring. The IRS does not tax what you divert directly from your paycheck into your retirement or health savings accounts. In 2022, the limit for a 401(k) plan is $20,500 or $27,000 if you are age 50 or above.

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Elizabeth Burton, Goldman Sachs Asset Management , is below. Elizabeth Burton is Goldman Sachs asset management’s client investment strategist. In fact, state revenues were often at all time highs from taxes when this happened. It depends on your asset allocation.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

JUNE 27, 2024

If someone can build a portfolio robust enough to have at least a couple of things that go up in a terrible year like 2022, I could see a sort of mental accounting where someone thought they were lucky in a periods that was broadly unlucky.

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Nationwide Financial

MARCH 6, 2023

Key Takeaways: Because the 2022 and 2023 standard deductions are relatively high ($27,700 in 2023 and $25,900 in 2022 for married couples filing jointly), it isn’t worthwhile for many taxpayers to itemize deductions. Tax season has begun, and it’s not too early to think about planning for the 2023 tax year.

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Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 16, 2023

We all witnessed the stock market’s volatility in 2022, as soaring inflation led to aggressive rate hikes over the course of the year. Access to wide array of alternative asset classes Access to ultra-wealthy investments Can invest for income or growth Learn More Now. Unique Asset Classes. Key Features of Yieldstreet.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

riabiz.com) Retirement Why retirees should include Social Security into their asset allocation. morningstar.com) Delaying taxes in retirement isn't always the best strategy. thinkadvisor.com) How Notice 2022-53 has affected the tax code. (riabiz.com) CI Financial ($CIXX) is planning to spin-off its U.S.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Previously : Tax Alpha (April 14, 2022) Accessing Losses via Direct Indexing (April 14, 2021) The Cutting Edge (September 30, 2021) USA Is Smashing Its Clean Energy Targets (October 17, 2017) Sources : Wall Street’s ESG Craze Is Fading By Shane Shifflett WSJ, Nov. This is true whether you are pro-life or pro-environment.

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Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Tim Steffen, director of tax planning for Baird. riabiz.com) Three positives, and three negatives, from the 2022 Future Proof festival. linkedin.com) Fintech Most people don't need asset management, they need paycheck management. Budge looks to solve this.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 12, 2022

As RIA firms’ challenges in attracting and retaining talent have continued, firms have needed to reduce their business development activities to stay within their existing staff's capacity (compounding the challenges of growing firm revenue during a bear market that has reduced most firms’ assets under management).

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While these can be avoided, there is another cash outflow that can considerably lower your savings and returns and is also hard to avoid – tax. Tax planning is essential. Tax is charged on every penny you earn. Tax evasion is a crime, and missing tax payments can lead to legal hassles that can be hard to get out of.

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 25, 2023

Review risk tolerance and current asset allocation strategy It’s important to ensure your clients’ portfolios align with their risk tolerance because taking too much risk can negatively impact their ability to navigate market fluctuations. Suppose they made emotional investment decisions during the market volatility of 2022.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

bloomberg.com) Bitcoin is at its highest level since June 2022. howardlindzon.com) Private assets Why private equity needs much better valuations. axios.com) Funds Tax efficiency is the secret sauce of ETFs. Markets The FTSE 100 Index has risen above 8,000 points for the first time ever. pragcap.com) Fidelity is hiring!

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Good Financial Cents

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Having enough income-producing assets working in your favor can make it possible to “live rich” – or at least get by – without ever having to clock in for an employer again. These people have income-producing assets spinning off profits or dividends, and they use those funds to pay for their bills and lifestyle.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The rise of remote work and digital nomadism has made FEIE a common tax minimization strategy for Americans living abroad. What is the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)? Financial and lifestyle considerations of living abroad The importance of professional tax advice for expats FAQs about the FEIE What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

MARCH 12, 2025

AQR Multi-Asset (AQRIX) used to be called Risk Parity and it also does some quadranty stuff. The max drawdowns of the backtested portfolios bottomed out in late 2022 as follows To the extent quadrant style might intersect with all-weather, you can decide for yourself whether any of them were all weather enough.

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The Big Picture

MAY 9, 2023

He is the Chief Investment Officer of Asset and Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. He co-chairs a number of the asset management investment committees. trillion in assets under supervision. JULIAN SALISBURY, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF ASSET AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, GOLDMAN SACHS: Thanks, Barry. And I think you will also.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

MARCH 21, 2025

One of the pre-market Bloomberg emails gave a positive mention to the Cambria Global Asset Allocation ETF (GAA) because it is up in what of course has been a tough tape for equities this year. It is an interesting asset allocation that targets 40% in equities, 40% in fixed income and 20% in alternatives.

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Darrow Wealth Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Donating appreciated stock to charity can be a great way to give back and reduce your tax bill. Taxpayers who itemize get a tax deduction for the market value of the stock. If you want to make a gift for the 2022 tax year – act now. These two steps don’t need to happen in the same tax year. Give wisely.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

MARCH 2, 2025

Barron's wrote about the difficulty of spending down accumulated assets in retirement. Generically, dividends are not tax efficient. They are taxed at ordinary income. SCHD has historically paid "qualified" dividends which are taxed more favorably as capital gains but this is something to continuously track.

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