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The Big Picture
MARCH 24, 2025
investment firm. 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.” That has been the case over decades of reading everything.
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Abnormal Returns
MARCH 14, 2025
(fasterplease.substack.com) Policy Stephen Dubner talks tax myths with Jessica Riedl, a senior fellow in budget, tax, and economic policy at the Manhattan Institute. freakonomics.com) Laurence Kotlikoff talks with Prof. Richard Berner about the evisceration of financial oversight.
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Clever Girl Finance
JULY 3, 2023
Love it or hate it, if you want to be financially successful, you need to budget your money and understand budget categories. Getting your finances in order and building wealth takes planning, and your budget can help you do just that. Determine which budgeting methods will work for you 2. Table of contents 1.
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The Big Picture
MARCH 10, 2025
David Nadig, “ Rabbithole ” March 7, 2025 I had fun chatting with Dave Nadig about philosophy, behavior, and investing ( video after the jump). Question : “ Barry, your book How Not to Invest dissects numerous financial misconceptions. But let’s set aside markets and investing strategies entirely.
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Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 13, 2024
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 (..)
Clever Girl Finance
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Maybe you overspent on a housing project or didn’t account for a last-minute expense, but your budget got blown again. Thus, a paper and pen option like a budget binder could be the tool to unlock your financial success. What is a budget binder? A budget binder is a visible way to use a zero-based budgeting system.
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The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Consider : Questioning investors as to their risk tolerance does not typically result in an accurate description of their true tolerance for drawdowns and lower returns; instead, we get a number highly dependent upon the performance of equity markets over the prior three to six months. percent and 3.2 percent in July to 5.7 percent and 2.8
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Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 26, 2024
Also in industry news this week: The Federal Trade Commission released a final rule that would ban most non-compete agreements, which could lead to an increasing number of non-solicit agreements (and, potentially, lawsuits regarding their enforcement) between financial planning firms and their advisors The Securities and Exchange Commission issued (..)
Clever Girl Finance
JULY 13, 2024
The 60/30/10 budget turns the traditional rules of budgeting upside down. Instead of focusing on discretionary spending, this budgeting rule emphasizes sprinting toward our financial goals. And although the 60/30/10 rule budget won’t work for everyone, many could use it to take their finances to the next level.
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Clever Girl Finance
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Love it or hate it, if you want to be financially successful, you need to budget your money and success with budgeting means understanding budget categories. So, let’s talk about the various categories that you might need, including a budget categories list! How many categories should I have for a budget?
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Clever Girl Finance
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Like many, you might shudder at the word budget. But the 50-30-20 budget and the 50-30-20 budget template prove it doesn't have to be difficult. A budget plans out exactly how you'll use your money and this can be tailored to suit your specific lifestyle and situation. What is a 50-30-20 budget?
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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.
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.
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Clever Girl Finance
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
But once I discovered the magic of budget templates, everything changed. Table of contents What is a budget template? The Best budget templates: Spreadsheets The Best budget templates: Apps Expert Tip: Find a budget template that works for you What are some key features to look for in a budget template?
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Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 26, 2022
A budget is a critical piece of any successful financial picture. Without a budget, it is hard to know where you stand financially. Even if you have a healthy emergency fund, a budget will allow you to track how much money you are earning, saving, and investing every single month. What is a budget template?
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Clever Girl Finance
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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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Clever Girl Finance
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Like many, you might shudder at the word budget, or perhaps it sounds too boring or challenging to figure out. But the 50-30-20 rule and the 50 30 20 budget template prove it doesn’t have to be difficult. If you’re looking to simplify your budgeting process or are new to budgeting, then this might be the perfect match!
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Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 12, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Securities and Exchange Commission this week authorized 11 Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which could provide financial advisors and their clients with a convenient way to invest in the cryptocurrency without (..)
Clever Girl Finance
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In personal finance, where income, expenses, dreams, and aspirations converge, the budget emerges as a crucial tool. It’s not just a set of numbers, rather, it’s a strategic plan that empowers you to navigate the complexities of financial decisions. Table of contents What is a family budget? What is a family budget?
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The Big Picture
JANUARY 15, 2025
. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Ted Seides is founder and CIO of Capital Allocators , and learned about alts working under the legendary David Swensen at the Yale University Investments Office. He wrote the book, Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking and operations. So, Ted, let’s start with the basics.
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Clever Girl Finance
JANUARY 10, 2025
They represent your “why” when it comes to financial decisions why you save, spend, invest, or give the way you do. Your money values influence the decisions you make about budgeting, saving, investing, and even giving. Creating this list helps you see the bigger picturemoney isnt just numbers in a bank account.
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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 (..)
Good Financial Cents
MARCH 17, 2023
This information is critical if you want to create a budget and manage your money correctly. I’ll also share some budgeting and side hustle tips so you can get the most out of the money you earn. Multiply 40 hours by 52 weeks to get the number of hours worked in a year: 40 x 52=2,080 hours 3. Sample Calculation 1.
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Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 4, 2023
People often talk about "the economy" as a single entity whose parts move in unison, with a small number of key indicators (such as GDP, the unemployment rate, and inflation) moving reliably in relation to each other. And even though U.S.
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Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
entrylevel.topdowncharts.com) Strategy Analysts focus on these market numbers, you don't have to. awealthofcommonsense.com) Everybody's investment journey is different. ft.com) Venture capital Successful VCs hoard their reserves to invest further in winners. frontofficesports.com) Global Ireland is running a budget surplus.
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
One former Tiger employee recalls a partner taking a 10-hour red-eye to visit the offices of a prospective portfolio startup, crunching numbers, then meeting with the founders in the morning. Institutional Investor ) • Is Now the Time to Invest in Emerging Markets? Here is a look at the pros and cons of these investments.
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Trade Brains
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Hindustan Aeronautics : In recent years, the defence stocks of India have evolved into a great investment field due to the government’s focus on increased spending and the “Make in India” initiative. In the Union Budget 2023-24, ₹5,93,537.64 crores in addition to revenue budget provisions for maintenance, repair & overhaul.
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The Chicago Financial Planner
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Look at your budget, determine how much you can afford to defer each pay period and get started. There are a number of retirement plan options to consider. Automatic salary deferrals are an easy, painless way to invest and simplicity in saving for your retirement should not be pooh-poohed. Are you self-employed ?
Clever Girl Finance
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Think you don’t have enough money to start investing? You can learn how to start investing for beginners today, even if you start your investing journey with just $100. Table of contents What is investing? Why is investing important? When should you start investing? How should a beginner start investing?
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Clever Girl Finance
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Follow your existing budget : Stick to your pre-planned necessities and nothing extra. By eliminating non-essential spending, you can use that money to: Pay off credit card debt faster Build your emergency fund Save for a large purchase Invest in your future financial security 3. You may even inspire them to join you!
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Clever Girl Finance
JANUARY 29, 2023
Knowing your net worth and the averages can help you understand if you are saving and investing enough to reach your goals. Increase net worth in your 30s Some good ways to increase your net worth in your 30s include contributing to retirement and investments because right now they have a long time to grow. Rowe Price.
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Midstream Marketing
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
By watching key performance numbers, you can find areas to improve and see where you succeed. Maximize your investment by targeting specific keywords related to your niche. You need to check numbers like click-through rates, conversion rates, and cost-per-click. These numbers help you see if your ads are working.
Good Financial Cents
JANUARY 4, 2023
Within the industry, it is estimated that Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) supported 3.2 million jobs in 2021 , according to a study commissioned by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit). Table of Contents What Are Real Estate Investment Trusts? What Are Real Estate Investment Trusts?
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Clever Girl Finance
MARCH 28, 2023
The importance of understanding financial literacy basics Financial literacy covers several topics , including budgeting, banking, investing, handling debt, and planning for the future. And budgeting isn’t as tricky as it sounds. A monthly budget (or biweekly or weekly) gives you an overview of your personal finances.
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Good Financial Cents
MARCH 20, 2023
When at the point of wondering how to invest $200,000, that’s definitely a good sign. After all, having this amount to invest means you’re on the fast path to building long-term wealth. But, how much can you end up with if you invest $200,000 wisely, today? Table of Contents How to Invest $200,000 Starting Today 1.
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Good Financial Cents
JUNE 11, 2023
One thing that I have craved for investors is a tool that allows you to sync all your financial accounts – your investment portfolio, checking and savings accounts, credit cards and other loan accounts – in one place, and then provides an investment-related analysis of your entire portfolio. Personal Capital to the rescue.
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Clever Girl Finance
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
In mathematical terms, a ratio is essentially a way to compare two numbers to each other. Since personal finance is all about numbers, that can come in handy in many ways! A traditional ratio is expressed as a divisible number, but some of the financial ratios below use multiplication or subtractions instead.
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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? Factors to consider would include – job changes, a change in the number of dependents, or a change in the number of breadwinners.
Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Calculate the numbers. You can even save money on a tight budget. Get on a budget. Getting on a budget is essential when it comes to building wealth. Getting on a budget is essential when it comes to building wealth. Budgeting holds you accountable for all of the money you spend. Live below your means.
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MainStreet Financial Planning
JUNE 13, 2023
Make a new baby budget. Stay on track with this New Baby Budget Guide. Get a social security number for your child. You can request a social security number along with your baby’s birth certificate. Start saving and investing in a brokerage account so you have funds saved up to meet these future expenses.
Clever Girl Finance
OCTOBER 14, 2022
You’ll need to set up checking, saving, and investment accounts. So you need to be brutally honest with yourself about any outstanding debt , student loans, or high expenses that are hurting your budget. In order to combat this, take some time to make a budget. Take five minutes every day to check in with your budget.
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Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Often, living on one income requires you to get creative with your budgeting and learn to prioritize your needs over your wants. From practical budgeting best practices to money mindset shifts , here’s a look at how to live on one income. And it all starts with building a sustainable budget.
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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?
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