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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 16-17, 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: NASAA has proposed an amendment to its broker-dealer conduct model rule that would restrict the use of the terms “advisor” and “adviser” for broker-dealers and their registered representatives who are not also investment advisers or investment adviser representatives A recent study suggests that (..)

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10 High-Income Tax Planning Strategies to Complete Before 2025: A Year-end Checklist

Harness Wealth

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Find your next tax advisor at Harness today. Starting at $2,500.

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Can You Live Off Dividends In Retirement?

Darrow Wealth Management

So historically, every $1 million invested would yield annual dividend income of $19,800 on average… before tax. If you own 10,000 shares, you receive $40,000 in dividend income (before taxes) and have a portfolio currently worth $2M. Over the last 30 years, the S&P 500’s average dividend yield was 1.98%.

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6 Ways to Manage Concentrated Stock Positions

Darrow Wealth Management

If one stock makes up more than 10% of your overall asset allocation, it’s probably too much. Over the most recent five year period ending in 2024, here’s the annualized returns and volatility of the 505 companies in the S&P 500 versus the index itself. What is a concentrated stock position?

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Stocks vs. Bonds: Historical Returns, Risk, and the Case for Both

Darrow Wealth Management

Because of these differences, stocks and bonds accomplish different things in an asset allocation. Stocks vs bonds historical returns by calendar year (1997 – 2024) Top takeaways: Between 1997 and 2024, the S&P 500 returned 9.7% Taxes, fees, expenses, trading costs, etc. Morgan Asset Management.

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Your Retirement Planning Starter Pack

Carson Wealth

The current limit for contributions to a 401(k) in 2024 is $23,000, which is generally above the amount of an employer match. Set Up Another Retirement Account Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) may offer tax advantaged savings as well. Contributions are taxed on the way in with these accounts.

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Big 2024 Prediction Post!

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

If all you use is a broad index fund then it will either be a good year or not so good, but assuming the proper asset allocation, who cares? That's enough to get it done assuming an adequate savings rate, appropriate asset allocation and no panicking.