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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 14–15)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: While the SEC has had the power to restrict mandatory arbitration clauses in RIA client agreements for more than a decade, an advisory committee meeting this week suggests support for such a measure isn't unanimous CFP Board saw a record number of exam-takers during 2024, reflecting recognition of the professional and (..)

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Budgeting With An Irregular Income: 5 Success Tips

Clever Girl Finance

Whether you’re working for yourself or have an irregular job schedule, budgeting on an irregular income can be tough. But creating a budget for this type of income is easy to learn! Table of contents Budgeting when you have an irregular income 1. Create your baseline budget 2. Can you budget with an irregular income?

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SECURE 2.0 Act Aims to Increase Retirement Savings for Americans

Carson Wealth

As 55% of Americans say they don’t have enough saved for retirement, this bipartisan legislation primarily seeks to make it easier to contribute to retirement plans and use those funds appropriately for their needs in retirement. The employer could rely on the participant’s self-certification to meet this exception.

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7 Best Personal Finance Courses in 2024 For Beginners

Trade Brains

From budgeting basics to investments, these courses offer a comprehensive foundation for managing your money in a better way. The course covers an introduction to personal finance, credit cards, life insurance, health insurance, investment instruments, loans, income tax and planning, budgeting and building a strong portfolio.

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Financial Record Keeping: How Long To Keep Financial Records?

Clever Girl Finance

Birth certificates / Adoption paperwork. Death Certificates. Marriage Certificates. Marriage certificates are usually needed for the Social Security Administration status and/or name change, driver license name change, mortgage loans, life insurance, health insurance, etc. Retirement plan contributions.

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Accelerate Your Career With the CFP® Fast Track Course

International College of Financial Planning

The CFP® Fast Track course offers a quick, efficient pathway to certification, allowing you to accelerate your career in the financial planning industry. Cost-Effective: The fast-track program reduces certification fees by 30-40%, making it more affordable. What Is the CFP® Fast Track Course?

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An Insight into Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs

International College of Financial Planning

It wasn’t too long ago when investments would mean going to the bank and following the advice of the bankers or calling in neighborhood uncle to buy term-deposit certificates or insurance. You’d perhaps need to undergo special certifications as you enter the industry but MBA (Finance) remains a good starting point.