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Using Section 351 Exchanges To Tax-Efficiently Reallocate Portfolios With Embedded Gains

Nerd's Eye View

Following the long run-up in the US equity markets since the bottom of the 2008–2009 financial crisis, many investors with taxable investment accounts have likely found themselves with high embedded gains in their portfolios. While the gains signal portfolio growth, they also create challenges for ongoing management.

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Personal finance links: changing circumstances

Abnormal Returns

tonyisola.com) Age is just one factor when it comes to your asset allocation. ofdollarsanddata.com) Invest time in your life, not in managing your portfolio. mrmoneymustache.com) Why you need to account for your Treasury income on your state taxes.

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What Is In Your Control?

The Big Picture

What is in your control : Your Portfolio : You want to create something robust enough to withstand drawdowns and recessions; not necessarily the best possible set of assets but the ones you can live with day in and day out. This includes a broad Asset Allocation including full Diversification of asset classes, geographies, etc.

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Quantifying (More Accurately) The Real Impact Of A Financial Advisor’s Costs On Their Clients’ Nest Eggs

Nerd's Eye View

Though in practice, while a 1% AUM fee is a common 'starting point' in the industry, the actual fee structure can vary based on the firm's approach; for example, some firms may reduce the fee for high-net-worth clients, or charge an additional fee for separate and additional services (from deeper financial planning to add-ons like tax preparation).

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The Ultimate Guide to Tax-Loss Harvesting

Harness Wealth

Tax-loss harvesting is a powerful strategy that investors can use to reduce their taxable income. This type of strategy typically involves selling underperforming investments at a loss to offset capital gains (or ordinary income) to optimize portfolio returns. Table of Contents What is tax-loss harvesting?

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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. Dividend paying stocks and funds can be a great addition to a portfolio.

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How Asset Allocation Impacts Your Portfolio

WiserAdvisor

When investors create an investment portfolio, they consider several factors, like risk, asset class, inflation, etc., However, what is equally critical when it comes to creating a portfolio is asset allocation and selection. If not allocated efficiently, you may become subject to a slew of taxes and other charges.