MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $176,100 from $168,600. The individual tax brackets for ordinary income have been adjusted by inflation. On average, tax parameters that are adjusted for inflation will increase about 2.80%.

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Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Kevin Knull, President of TaxStatus, reveals how a direct integration with the IRS is revolutionizing tax planning at Nitrogen's 2024 Fearless Investing Summit.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that following the change of administration (and a new incoming chair of the SEC), the Investment Adviser Association is seeking to find ways to help RIAs (particularly smaller firms) manage the compliance responsibilities they (..)

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The Big Picture

JANUARY 24, 2024

At the Money: How to Pay Less Capital Gains Taxes (January 24, 2024) We’re coming up on tax season, after a banner year for stocks. Successful investors could be looking at a big tax bill from the US government. On this episode of At the Money, we look at direct indexing as a way to manage capital gains taxes.

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The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

billion — a 15% increase compared to 2024. We assume we are investing when what we are so often actually doing is speculating… ~~~ A few years ago (2015ish?), Our estimates imply that the surplus-maximizing corrective excise tax on sports betting is twice as large as prevailing tax rates.

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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 5, 2025

nytimes.com) Investing Tony Isola, "The market is always brimming with uncertainty." tonyisola.com) If you don't understand it, don't invest. contessacapitaladvisors.com) Taxes How to get an IRS PIN. kiplinger.com) A look at the biggest charitable givers in 2024. timmaurer.com) Uncertainty can't be cured, only mitigated.

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The Big Picture

MAY 9, 2024

Not if you spend tax season on a boat! TikTokInvestors: “Apart from his misleading arrogance and the inaccurate market statistics mentioned, a 401K is possibly the best investment vehicle for the average American. A good start would be eliminating all of the terrible FinTok advice on taxes, day trading and investing.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 1, 2024

Welcome to the July 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Updated for 2024 – 2025. Because many taxpayers earn too much to make pre-tax IRA contributions as they have a 401(k) at work. Many people end up paying taxes twice. There are income limits for contributions to a traditional IRA that qualify for a tax deduction. In the vast majority of cases the answer is no.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Podcasts Barry Ritholtz talks with Meb Faber of Cambria Investments about deferring capital gains with ETFs. sites.libsyn.com) Peter Lazaroff on some year-end tax strategies. budgetsaresexy.com) Taxes Tax minimizing strategies, like direct indexing, have gone mainstream. barrons.com) Financial stress is real.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

November 26, 2024 Are you crypto-curious? Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management discusses the best ways to responsibly manage crypto assets. I know ETFs today are the apple pie of investing. Give us some investment strategies.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 10, 2024

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for this year: Ten Economic Questions for 2024. Q4-over-Q4 in 2024. How much will the economy grow in 2024? Will there be a recession in 2024? But there is a risk that the Fed will be overly tight in 2024. 1) Economic growth: Economic growth was probably close to 2.6%

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 24, 2025

downtownjoshbrown.com) How to find, and invest in, meme-worthy stocks. drorpoleg.com) Crypto MicroStrategy ($MSTR) has a tax dilemma. ft.com) More tax-free ETF conversions are coming. cnn.com) It looks like there was a stockpiling effect at the end of 2024. Strategy Market consensus is max bullish.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Podcasts Christine Benz talks 2025 taxes with Ed Slott author of "The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder." docs.google.com) Peter Lazaroff talks retirement investing with PIMCO’s David Braun. apolloacademy.com) Taxes Some things to know about doing a QCD. tonyisola.com) How to get more money into a 529 account.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | November 25th, 2024 Pre-Holiday Optimism Lifts Markets Stocks advanced last week, powering ahead with pre-holiday optimism despite geopolitical tensions and two disappointing Q3 corporate updates. 5,6 Source: YCharts.com, November 23, 2024. DELL), CrowdStrike (CRWD) Source: Zacks, November 21, 2024.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 3, 2024

Lower office valuations may also squeeze tax receipts in municipalities, particularly large cities that are already experiencing financial strains due to the surge in illegal immigration and the flight of high-income individuals and companies to states with lower taxes.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 16th, 2024 Mixed Data, Mixed Results. 5,6,7 Source: YCharts.com, December 14, 2024. Final Fed Meeting of 2024 The consumer price index ticked up to 2.7 Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; December 10, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 14, 2024

As April 15th approaches, taxpayers across the country are gearing up to fulfill their annual obligation – filing taxes. Whether you’ve already submitted your returns or are yet to tackle the paperwork, now is the perfect time for a tax check-up. Other Resources Should I do my own taxes?

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 12, 2024

from 2009, and by 2024 you get (wait for it) $193.44T. Too many of us adopt A self-assured, know-it-all persona because we know the investing public prefers that to learn the truth: nobody knows anything, and the future is inherently unknown and unknowable. Economy in 2022 was $25,439.70B; in 2009, it was $14,478.06B; ignore that also?

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Welcome to the October 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | October 28th, 2024 Stocks Mixed Ahead of Election Stocks were mixed last week as fresh economic data points and election-related uncertainty slowed market momentum. 6,7 Source: YCharts.com, October 26, 2024. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 10, 2025

Tax advice is a common topic on social media platforms like TikTok. Influencers promise easy ways to secure tax deductions, simplifying complex ideas into bite-sized claims that gloss over important details in the process. Can Hiring Your Children Help You Save on Taxes? Can You Claim Your Pet as a Tax Write-Off?

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Tax Impact of Charitable Giving The personal financial and income tax impact from charitable giving can affect the size of the gift and the timing of giving. If a family has a large taxable income year, they may be willing to increase donations to reduce their income tax liability.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | November 4th, 2024 Stocks Retreat on Jobs and Election Concerns Stocks slid last week as mixed economic data and strong-but-not-spectacular Q3 corporate reports failed to inspire investors. Source: YCharts.com, November 2, 2024. ABNB) Source: Zacks, November 1, 2024. Productivity and Costs.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

April 15 marks the IRS tax return filing deadline for 2025. Although this is the traditional tax filing deadline, given the spate of recent natural disasters (such as the California wildfires and Hurricane Milton), the IRS is granting certain filing and payment extensions beyond this date.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We also get you up to speed on the tax benefits of using a DAF. If you've heard of a DAF and are curious about incorporating it into your giving and tax planning strategy, this article is for you. Key Takeaways: Contributions to a donor-advised fund reduce your tax bill in the year your contribution is made.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

riabiz.com) Alts How to talk to your clients about alternative investments. investmentnews.com) Fintech Some highlights from the 2024 T3 Conference. kitces.com) How advisers should work with tax professionals. (riaintel.com) How XYPN's new corporate RIA, Sapphire, will roll out.

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 3, 2024

(washingtonpost.com) How property taxes vary by state. humbledollar.com) Personal finance Why middle age is your investing sweet spot. whitecoatinvestor.com) 24 rules for 2024 including 'Simplify your life.' visualcapitalist.com) Retirement The case for buying an annuity to cover your basic expenses. ofdollarsanddata.com)

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 2nd, 2024 Solid Gains for Thanksgiving Week Stocks posted solid gains over a short and busy holiday week as investors parsed fresh economic data, comments on potential future trade policy, and a few Q3 reports from technology companies. 6 Source: YCharts.com, November 30, 2024. Consumer Sentiment.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | November 18th, 2024 Rally Loses Steam; Fed Weighs Move Stocks fell last week as the postelection rally lost momentum amid an inflation uptick and cautious comments from Fed officials. 6 Source: YCharts.com, November 16, 2024. INTU), Deere & Company (DE) Source: Zacks, November 15, 2024.

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The Big Picture

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Meb Faber, Cambria Investments (October 30, 2024) Dividend investing has a long and storied history, but it turns out dividends are only part of the picture driving stock returns. He is the author of shareholder yield, a better approach to dividend investing just out in its second edition this week.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 8, 2024

After several turbulent years in both markets and workforces, 2024 appears to be the 'most normal' year of late, with strong market performance, cooling (or at least no longer rising!?) interest rates, and relatively little new tax legislation (yet). an Operations Coordinator (coming soon!)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 26, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A House committee has advanced a bill that would extend several expired business-related tax measures from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and would increase the value of the Child Tax Credit The SEC released its examination priorities for 2024, which include a focus on advisers' adherence to their duty of care and duty of (..)

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 9th, 2024 Markets Mixed; Jobs Back on Track Stocks were mixed during the first trading week of December. 6,7,8 Source: YCharts.com, December 7, 2024. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; December 6, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 30th, 2024 Holiday Spending Up Stocks notched a slight gain over the holiday week. 4,5 Source: YCharts.com, December 28, 2024. percent in 2024, compared with 3.1 GBX) Source: Zacks, December 27 , 2024. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 18, 2024

3,4 Source: YCharts.com, March 16, 2024. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 13, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. DRI) Source: Zacks, March 13, 2024 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. Consult a qualified tax expert for help.

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