Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 18, 2024

tonyisola.com) Aging 10 steps to prepare financially for retirement, including 'Design a retirement paycheck.' theretirementmanifesto.com) How to think about retirement planning even though it may be decades off. nextbigideaclub.com) Some updated estimates of sustainable retirement withdrawal rates.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Assets Management Clients Compliance 246

Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Retirement planning is a critical part of financial security that many women still overlook. However, remember that as a woman, you have a longer life expectancy than a man, which means retirement planning is even more important. Consider early retirement tax planning.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Assets Management Compliance Retirement Planning 245

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Among other measures, the proposal would amend the current 5-part test that determines fiduciary status for retirement accounts by defining as a fiduciary act a one-time recommendation to roll funds from a company retirement plan to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), strengthen advice standards for independent insurance professionals, apply to (..)

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 15, 2024

thinkadvisor.com) Vanguard is entering the cash management space with the Cash Plus Account. flowfp.com) Small businesses overstate the costs of starting a retirement plan. (riabiz.com) Why women are still struggling to make progress in the world of financial advice. riabiz.com) Avise is a cooperative platform for advisers.

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 11, 2023

Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Mark Miller, author of "Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track." (the-long-view.simplecast.com) the-long-view.simplecast.com) A discussion about when it is time to adjust your retirement plans.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

There are many important birthdays when it comes to retirement planning. So, as you approach your retirement, it’s crucial to have a few of these in mind as key milestones. 1] IRA holders can contribute $7,500 a year to their accounts. [1] 1] But you can begin to claim at 62 if that fits into your financial plan.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Accounting 91

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

30 years ago, when financial plans relied mainly on constant investment return projections derived from straight-line appreciation and time-value of money calculations, financial advisors began acknowledging and accounting for the variable and uncertain nature of investment returns.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

30 years ago, when financial plans relied mainly on constant investment return projections derived from straight-line appreciation and time-value of money calculations, financial advisors began acknowledging and accounting for the variable and uncertain nature of investment returns.

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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 15, 2023

wsj.com) Retirement Retirement planning is a moving target. humbledollar.com) Retirement is, in part, about declaring career victory. contessacapitaladvisors.com) Personal finance Early retirement doesn't mean you shouldn't fund your retirement accounts.

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Unlike most types of retirement plans, the SEP IRA is funded by the employer. A SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account) is a type of retirement plan specifically designed for self-employed individuals and small business owners. What is a SEP IRA? Who is an eligible employee?

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Retirement Planning Retirement Taxes Planning 97

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 4, 2023

humansvsretirement.com) Jon Luskin talks with Steve Chen about DIY retirement planning tools. humbledollar.com) Why spending money in retirement can be so difficult. forbes.com) Why you may want to ditch your target-date funds in retirement. nextavenue.org) Don't retire from work without a plan.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 17, 2023

Like native-born workers, foreign workers need to think about saving for retirement, planning for their children’s college, managing healthcare costs, and all manner of other financial goals. For example, the tax benefits of certain accounts can sometimes work in the other direction if a non-U.S.-born citizens.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Seasoned financial advisors have likely worked with clients with a wide variety of workplace retirement accounts, which can vary in terms of their investment offerings, fees, and other characteristics. In 2022, the TSP underwent a series of changes impacting its many account holders. But given that the U.S.

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Planning Retirement Retirement Planning Government 246

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

podcasts.apple.com) Retirement Why working longer isn't necessarily a good retirement plan. cnbc.com) Retirement is an opportunity to let go of stuff you are carrying around. tonyisola.com) No one cares more about your retirement than you. rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Questions to ask when assessing when to retire.

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Financial Services 260

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 1, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that held-away asset management platform Pontera has raised $60 million in venture capital funding as advisors increasingly seek to directly manage clients' 401(k) and other outside assets – although an ongoing investigation by Washington state regulators over whether advisors' use of Pontera violates (..)

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Retirement Planning Startup Compliance Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While future retirees can find nonreduced benefit estimates on their Social Security statements or online accounts, those already receiving benefits don't have access to this information – making it necessary to find a different way to predict how much their payments will increase once the law is fully implemented.

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Retirement Government Clients Planning 245

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 28, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" — this week’s edition kicks off with the news that following previous guidance regarding obligations under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) regarding account recommendations and conflicts of interest, the SEC released a new bulletin this week focusing on the duty (..)

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Financial Planner Certification Retirement Planning Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A study suggests that simplification is the top reason consumers combine their investment accounts, signaling that the onboarding process for new advisory client assets is a value-add in itself.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Compliance 241

Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Give with a Donor-Advised Fund A donor-advised fund (DAF) can be a powerful financial planning tool for charitable giving that offers you some measure of control as to how and when the donation will be made. You can deposit money into the account now, receive the tax benefit, and then make the donation in your own time.

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Financial Planning Planning Estate Planning Taxes 111

AdvicePay

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Are you aware that you have the capability to streamline billing on held-away accounts using AdvicePay and Pontera? Your expertise in advising on 401(k) retirement plans deserves proper compensation, even when direct billing to the plan isn't feasible.

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Accounting Retirement Planning Retirement Planning 102

The Chicago Financial Planner

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Some self-directed retirement account platforms allow Solo 401(k)s as well. Most major custodians and brokerage firms welcome these accounts and make the process of opening and funding your account easy. You will also want to inquire about any and all account fees. Investment flexibility . Photo credit: Flickr.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Financial Planner Accounting 155

Darrow Wealth Management

APRIL 21, 2025

While a Roth conversion may never make sense for some individuals, for others, early retirement years may be the best time to convert pre-tax accounts to tax-free Roth. Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth doesnt make sense unless you have cash to pay taxes without dipping into your retirement savings.

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Retirement Retirement Planning Taxes Accounting 54

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Notably, this decision has provided both qualitative and quantitative benefits for these advisors, as 85% said they now have more control over their future and 80% saw their assets under management subsequently grow, with a median increase of 42%.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Insurance 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

While this process might seem relatively straightforward, there are many reporting requirements for non-deductible IRAs (through IRS Form 8606) and numerous IRS rules around timing and accounting that can quickly turn this seemingly simple strategy into a literal lifetime of extra paperwork filing required of the taxpayer if completed incorrectly.

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Taxes Accounting Clients Retirement Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

You may be able to do everything online, otherwise contact the plan administrator at your company. There are a number of retirement plan options to consider. If you don’t have a retirement plan in place for yourself, do this today. You work way too hard not to be putting something away for retirement.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Financial Planner Planning 189

MainStreet Financial Planning

OCTOBER 24, 2024

One powerful but often overlooked tool is the Health Savings Account (HSA). Whether you’re new to HSAs or looking to optimize your existing one, this guide will break down everything you need to know about these tax-advantaged accounts. What is an HSA? – $8,300 for families.

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Accounting Medical Healthcare Taxes 98

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2022

” has brought a wide range of changes to the world of retirement planning. How advisors are increasingly purchasing individual bonds rather than bond funds in client accounts. Why a higher interest rate environment could represent a ‘sea change’ for investors in the years ahead.

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Retirement Planning Clients Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 1, 2022

We also have a number of articles on retirement planning: Medicare Part B premiums are set to decline in 2023, providing seniors with a bit of relief in the current inflationary environment. What advisory firms can do to make the most out of client testimonials and avoid negative reviews on third-party websites.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Advertising Taxes 245

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 24, 2023

Also in industry news this week: Top Democratic Senators are urging the Treasury Department to crack down on a range of estate planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals, including GRATs and IDGTs Amid fallout from recent bank failures, both Republicans and Democrats are considering whether current FDIC insurance limits should be increased (..)

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Financial Planner CFP Certification Retirement Planning 245

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2022

From there, we have several articles on retirement planning: Defying popular wisdom, a research study argues that younger workers should delay saving for retirement, even if it means foregoing a company match. Why the creator of the “4% rule” is sticking with it despite the current bear market and elevated inflation.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Economy 245

WiserAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In retirement planning, the concept of vesting is more than a contractual formality; it serves as a retention tool that incentivizes employees to remain with their employer for a certain period. Typically, these contributions are made by an employer into an employee’s retirement account as a part of their benefits package.

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Accounting Retirement Retirement Planning Planning 100

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 5, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Recent data show that RIAs are gaining on wirehouses in terms of advisor headcount and assets under management, with these trends expected to continue over the next several years The range of actions independent broker-dealers are taking to keep advisors under their umbrellas From there, we have several articles on (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2024

Also in industry news this week: While the number of RIA M&A deals has not surged in 2024, the average size of deals has increased, demonstrating interest from (often private-equity-backed) firms in pursuing larger targets Off-channel communication tops the list of concerns amongst RIA compliance professionals, with advertising and marketing coming (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Communication Financial Advisor 246

Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 26, 2023

Key Takeaways: 2023 could be a really good year to fund a Roth account because of low tax rates and changes to how the standard deduction, tax brackets, and retirement account contribution limits are adjusted for inflation. Plus, you’ll be increasing your tax diversification for retirement.

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Accounting Retirement Taxes Retirement Planning 98