Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 25–26)
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 24, 2025
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The Big Picture
MARCH 24, 2025
The text accompanying that chart reads: “ Consumption: in 2024, one third of GDP came from government spending, a record high excluding periods of war or crisis; this was financed by 6-7% budget deficits, another unwelcome peacetime record.” Total expenditures exclude consumption of fixed capital (CFC), which is a noncash charge.
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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
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Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Create a realistic budget 2. Without a steady paycheck or employer benefits, youre responsible for your own budgeting, savings, and future planning. Create a realistic budget Budgeting isnt just for nine-to-fiversits the lifeline of freelancers. Table of contents Why financial planning for freelancers is crucial 1.
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 15, 2025
(financialducksinarow.com) Home ownership Alina Fisch, "A home is a bittersweet tangle of realities: your private sanctuary, a way to belong to a community, a place to make memories and express your personality, a financial asset you can leave to your heirs.but also a potential albatross of costs, hassle, and risk."
Abnormal Returns
JULY 9, 2024
Asset pricing The CAPM doesn't work. kitces.com) How budget deficits affect Treasury yields. Maybe this measure does. klementoninvesting.substack.com) Brown stocks outperform green stocks. alphaarchitect.com) Hedge funds Replicating multi-strategy hedge fund returns is kind of a waste. alphaarchitect.com)
Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 16, 2023
If you don’t feel like you truly have a strong handle on your finances, one possible cause for that is using a budgeting method that doesn’t work. While not everyone needs a to-the-penny balanced budget, some type of budgeting strategy or template is really important if you want to know where your money is going month after month.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 19, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board announced that it has crossed the milestone of 100,000 CFP professionals in the United States, and despite having just celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, just set a record high in the number of advisors sitting (..)
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Which suggests that instead of trying to go head-to-head with these larger firms (and their heftier marketing budgets) in attracting clients, smaller firms might instead demonstrate how they are 'different' by offering a unique service offering tailored to their ideal target clients.
eMoney Advisor
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Generally, a mass affluent client has investable assets between $100,000 and $1 million. These individuals are often underserved by traditional investment firms because they lack the assets to meet minimum requirements. Start with the goal and work backward to create a budget. Mass Affluent Clients and the Advice They Crave.
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 3, 2022
obliviousinvestor.com) Why you don't likely need a budget in retirement. gofrombroke.com) Time is your most valuable asset. (getrichslowly.org) An excerpt from "Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life" by Jordan Grumet. awealthofcommonsense.com).
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 5, 2024
Also in industry news this week: A separate Supreme Court decision struck down the SEC's use of in-house judges to adjudicate cases involving civil penalties (unless both parties in the matter agree to it), likely setting up more settlement offers from the regulator to avoid a drawn-out legal process in the Federal court system At a time when it has (..)
Truemind Capital
AUGUST 2, 2024
Here is what we are doing to efficiently manage investments after accounting for the budget changes. Gold is an important asset class in a globally uncertain environment and should have a 10-15% portfolio allocation. CONNECT WITH TRUEMIND ADVISOR The post Budget impact on Investments appeared first on Investment Blog.
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Consumers have a wide range of options when it comes to choosing a provider of financial advice, from larger wirehouses and asset managers to smaller Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs).
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. We actually have a budget for risk management and technology and tools. It depends on your asset allocation. Thank you for having me.
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 4, 2023
And even though U.S. There's also the question of whether long-term equity returns could be significantly lower than we've experienced during the post-WWII era without the boost of lower interest and tax rates.
Alpha Architect
JULY 19, 2024
The amortization of volatility should be of concern for private capital asset classes. In order to properly budget for beta risks, it is critical that investors in private assets understand the amount of systemic (beta) risk that will “wash” into their private portfolios.
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
tax policy are predicting that Congress will inevitably be forced to again increase tax rates in order to raise revenue and balance the national budget – and that the current regime of relatively low tax rates will prove to be a temporary phenomenon. However, with the national debt expanding rapidly, observers of U.S.
Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Set a budget for self-care expenses. If it’s important to you, budget for it. This way you’re not buying on impulse or spending more than you allocated on your budget. Work and budgeting hacks for women. Your health is your biggest asset. Yes, put the bi-weekly nails or lashes down. Take advantage of 401k matching.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Notably, while many financial coaches satisfy the majority of these requirements – they are in the business of offering advice to clients and are compensated as such – they often steer clear of making specific securities recommendations, focusing instead on areas like budgeting, debt management, savings, and retirement planning.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 5, 2023
billion in assets under management for just over 350 client households. billion of AUM (and is now increasing the firm's marketing budget and hiring a dedicated marketing professional to help further expand his firm's reach). Welcome back to the 362nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast !
MainStreet Financial Planning
MARCH 12, 2025
Reevaluate Your Asset Allocation If watching your investment portfolio fluctuate causes anxiety, your current allocation might be too aggressive. Reassess Your Budget Take a close look at your spending. Consider shifting towards a more conservative approach. Are there areas where you can scale back or eliminate expenses?
Truemind Capital
JULY 26, 2024
When so much money is printed without any underlying asset to back it, it starts losing its value, especially when the interest rates are close to zero. Therefore, to hedge against such global uncertainties, investment in a universally accepted asset class i.e. Gold becomes a good hedge. appeared first on Investment Blog.
Good Financial Cents
JANUARY 16, 2023
Access to wide array of alternative asset classes Access to ultra-wealthy investments Can invest for income or growth Learn More Now. Because the platform holds various assets – real estate , cryptocurrencies , artwork , and more – the average user holds about seven investments. Unique Asset Classes. Yieldstreet IRA.
Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Markets How major asset classes performed in August 2024. frontofficesports.com) Global Ireland is running a budget surplus. entrylevel.topdowncharts.com) REITs have stopped going down. entrylevel.topdowncharts.com) Strategy Analysts focus on these market numbers, you don't have to. axios.com) Year 2 for ESPN Bet is here. than Europe.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 22, 2023
Cary is the Senior Vice President & Director of Women and Wealth Services for Advisor Capital Management, an independent RIA with offices around the country and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, that oversees more than $6 billion in assets under management for 1,700 client families.
Clever Girl Finance
JANUARY 29, 2023
What's included with net worth Net worth includes your assets and your liabilities. Subtract your liabilities from your assets to get your net worth. Your assets include everything from the cash in your bank accounts to the value of your stock portfolios and the market value of anything tangible that you own such as a house or a car.
MainStreet Financial Planning
MARCH 7, 2025
The two most common pricing models are fee-only financial planners (flat-fee or fixed-fee advisors) and AUM-based financial advisors (who charge a percentage of assets under management). Unlike AUM advisors, they dont have an incentive to keep assets under management, so their recommendations are truly objective.
Clever Girl Finance
AUGUST 22, 2022
million households having at least one million in assets. Having wealth allows you to build up your retirement and have the opportunity to purchase more assets. The more wealth and financial assets you’ve accumulated, the easier it is to plan for bigger things in life. Create a budget. Are there expenses you can cut out?
Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Create a realistic budget 2. Without a steady paycheck or employer benefits, youre responsible for your own budgeting, savings, and future planning. Create a realistic budget Budgeting isnt just for nine-to-fiversits the lifeline of freelancers. Table of contents Why financial planning for freelancers is crucial 1.
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
OCTOBER 30, 2022
We might spend $100/mo on supplements but that is in our grocery budget. As was the case for 2022 we're saving about $1000/mo because we can get away with catastrophic coverage and by Blue Cross' estimate, another $500/mo on other medical expenses. Vitamin D and zinc are cheap, turmeric and magnesium glycinate are expensive.
Trade Brains
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
HUDCO With the launch of the interim budget for 2024, the Indian government declared a visionary plan to construct 2 crore houses over the next five years. GNPA (Gross Non-Performing Assets): GNPA represents the total amount of loans that borrowers haven’t repaid on schedule. Net NPA ratio has remained below 0.6%
Carson Wealth
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Establish a Budget and Schedule for Giving One of your first tasks is to determine how much you are comfortable giving. Youll want to consider your income, net worth, types and liquidity of assets, your future needs and familys needs, and any other plans you want to fund like a business venture or advanced degree.
Carson Wealth
JUNE 27, 2024
Set a Budget (and Stick to It) While seemingly a basic concept in the financial planning toolbox, a budget can uncover bad spending habits unbeknownst to people. Sticking to a budget allows you to monitor your finances and keep you on track. Start creating your budget by determining what your necessities, wants and savings.
Fortune Financial
OCTOBER 14, 2024
It has been my experience when reviewing portfolios that diversification is typically expressed simply as a number of various stocks owned, or owning a handful of asset classes, usually stocks of various sizes and geographies, and bonds of varying maturities.
Carson Wealth
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Create a Budget. A budget is an excellent way to help you stay on track in real time with your expenses. Two budgeting apps I like: Mint , which is free and great for tracking and categorizing expenses; and YNAB (You Need a Budget), which costs $100 a year but is ad-free. And where will you deposit the savings?
Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Net worth is the value of all of your assets minus the liabilities that you owe. So by knowing your starting point and how much or how little you have, you can figure out how much money and assets you will need to acquire to achieve your goal. You can even save money on a tight budget. Get on a budget. Get on a budget.
MainStreet Financial Planning
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Review your budget – Are there any new expenses that you need to add or anything that can be taken out such as any unused subscriptions? One area that often gets overlooked in the midst of planning is reviewing your financial habits and goals, so I’ve put together a short list of 3 areas to review before January.
Clever Girl Finance
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Then, create or refer to your spending journal or a budgeting tool to see how much you’re spending every month. You might be cutting out some of your “fun” budgets for this one. Put simply, liquid assets refer to (A) cash or (B) other financial assets you can quickly convert into cash. Is it an asset or a liability ?
Carson Wealth
APRIL 25, 2024
Once you have your goals set, you can build your plan with any combination of the following elements: Budgeting and expense management: Create a detailed budget outlining income, expenses, and savings targets. Investment strategy: Determine asset allocation and investment vehicles aligned with risk tolerance and financial goals.
Discipline Funds
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
And the only way that disaster happens is if your financial planner is making irrational projections about asset returns and your asset allocation. In fact, the current environment doesn’t look that much different than what we experienced in the 80s and 2010s where the budget deficit was consistently 4-6% of GDP.
Integrity Financial Planning
JUNE 27, 2023
This process should include setting realistic and achievable objectives, creating a budget, and establishing an emergency fund. [2] This can include investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, and other assets. [3] 3] However, it’s not about picking the right assets and hoping to get rich quickly.
Clever Girl Finance
MARCH 19, 2024
Is a financial plan the same as a budget? Make a budget Budgeting is a key part of how to create a financial plan that works. A budget must work for you, which means finding a method that suits your circumstances. A budget must work for you, which means finding a method that suits your circumstances.
Walkner Condon Financial Advisors
APRIL 26, 2024
This post does not cover budgeting; it is assumed that the couple is comfortable with their day-to-day spending and is intended to encourage a broader discussion on financial strategy and goals. Do you have savings accounts, retirement accounts, individual brokerage accounts, or any other assets that your partner should be aware of?
WiserAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
If your financial affairs are complex in nature that require a higher frequency of supervision such as overseeing an estate, sale of a real estate property, having multiple investments across different asset classes and sectors, etc., You need help creating a budget. Budgeting is one of the most important aspects of financial planning.
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