How Biden’s Budget Proposals Impact Pre-2026 Planning
Wealth Management
APRIL 16, 2024
Shenkman and Joy Matak discuss proposals in the 2025 Green Book.
Financial Planning For Freelancers: 8 Tips To Budget And Save
Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Freelancing is liberating, but without a solid financial plan, it can also be unpredictable. As a freelancer, you juggle not only your craft but also your finances, taxes, and retirement planning. That’s where financial planning for freelancers comes in. Create a realistic budget 2. Plan for taxes ahead of time 4.
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Abnormal Returns
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youtube.com) Peter Lazaroff on the need for professional help in retirement planning. peterlazaroff.com) Katie Gatti Tassin talks with Dana Miranda author of "You Don't Need a Budget." fortunesandfrictions.com) Just because financial plans change, doesn't mean planning is useless.
Outsourcing (Parts Of) The Financial Plan Preparation Process To Boost Solo Advisor Capacity
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
annual plan reviews) to their current clients, they will continue to prospect and onboard new clients as well. a client service associate to handle various administrative and client communication tasks, or a paraplanner or associate advisor to work on more planning-centric issues such as building out drafts of financial plans).
42% More Likely to Succeed? Write Down Your 10 Financial Goals for 2025!
Dear Mr. Market
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Because when it comes to financial planning, you’re ready to write it downand studies show that writing down your goals makes you 42% more likely to achieve them. Heres your top 10 financial planning checklist for the new year. Create or Refresh Your Budget Think of your budget as the foundation of your financial house.
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Kitces & Carl Ep 159: When You Promised Early Clients Special Fees Or Minimums You Can No Longer Honor
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 6, 2025
As such, new firms that start with low fees might make plans to raise fees quickly and, in the meantime, avoid promising clients that the fees will stay the same. And while new clients often come in at higher fees, early clients may still be paying well below the firm's current rates.
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New Year, New Financial Goals: Five Tips for Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2025
MainStreet Financial Planning
JANUARY 10, 2025
A quote from one of my favorite books, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery says, A goal without a plan is just a wish. Whether you’re focused on building a retirement fund, saving for a big purchase, or simply improving your financial habits, setting clear, realistic goals and crafting a solid plan are the keys to success.
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How To Budget: Budgeting Methods And Budget Categories
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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Kitces & Carl Ep 100: Is Advisor Technology Really About Making Planning Faster… Or Better?
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 1, 2022
As financial planning has evolved over the years, better tools have become available to help advisors maximize their impact with more clients by increasing their efficiency. robo-advisors) might someday replace human advisors, there are still many elements of financial planning that benefit from engagement with a human advisor.
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Farewell Mint: Top Budgeting Apps to Try Now
Dear Mr. Market
AUGUST 23, 2024
Dear Mr. Market: Budgeting apps play a vital role in helping us keep track of our spending, save for future goals, and maintain control over our financial health. Today, we dive into six promising alternatives: YNAB (You Need A Budget), PocketGuard, EveryDollar, Goodbudget, Honeydue, and NerdWallet.
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Personal finance links: psychological benefits
Abnormal Returns
JANUARY 15, 2025
podcasts.apple.com) Retirement Retirement is a great time to do some creative tax planning. theatlantic.com) Five insights from Dana Miranada's new book, "You Dont Need a Budget: Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, and Manage Money with Ease." nextbigideaclub.com) Five types of wealth you should actually shoot for.
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How To Create A Budget Binder + A Free Budget Binder Printables
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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#FA Success Ep 362: Developing Associate Advisor Compensation Plans And Career Tracks To Scale Capacity Past $1.5B AUM, With Jeff Brown
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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). 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).
What Should Be Considered When Setting A Budget?
Clever Girl Finance
AUGUST 21, 2024
Setting a budget might sound about as fun as doing your taxes, but trust me, it doesn’t have to be a drag! Think of it as planning your future, making sure you have enough for those big dreams, and yes, even being able to order your favorite dinner in on Friday night. Plan for the unexpected 5. Table of contents 1.
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Budgeting For Couples: How To Budget As A Couple
Clever Girl Finance
JULY 16, 2023
Budgeting as a couple is critical in managing your household finances. Your budget not only allows you to plan and track where the money will be spent, but it enables you to direct the course of your finances together. What is the best budget for a married couple? How do you split finances as a couple?
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8 Financial Planning Tips for Small Business Owners
Carson Wealth
JULY 3, 2024
Set up separate plans and goals for your business and your personal finances. Have a Comprehensive Budget (and Stick to It) A well-structured budget is a roadmap for your business’s financial health. It helps you plan for future expenses, allocate resources efficiently and stay on track with your financial goals.
How To Use Budget Categories
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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Our top tips to planning your budget for the upcoming financial year
Accounting for Good
APRIL 26, 2023
The post Our top tips to planning your budget for the upcoming financial year first appeared on ACCOUNTING FOR GOOD.
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How To Create A Bare Bones Budget
Clever Girl Finance
JANUARY 16, 2024
There are many different ways to come up with your perfect budgeting strategy. Alongside your monthly budget, you should also have a bare bones budget waiting in the wings. Table of contents What is a bare bones budget? Who needs a bare bones budget? It’s a budget that only covers the necessities.
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How Does The 60 30 10 Rule Work For Budgeting?
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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How To Create A Biweekly Budget In 5 Simple Steps
Clever Girl Finance
MARCH 29, 2024
When you are paid on a biweekly basis, it may make sense to create a biweekly budget. A biweekly budget is perfect for those who get paid every other week. You can structure your budget around your paychecks so you don’t miss anything with your money, and you can find out how here! How does a biweekly budget work?
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10 Of The Best Budget Templates And Tools
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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Start the Year Strong: Get Your Financials in Shape for 2025
MainStreet Financial Planning
JANUARY 23, 2025
Review Your Estate Planning Documents Take some time to review the key documents in your estate plan, such as your will, power of attorney, and property deeds. Revise Your Annual Budget Look over your budget from the previous year and make adjustments for 2024.
What Is The 70-20-10 Budget?
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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Budgeting With An Irregular Income: 5 Success Tips
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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Don’t Forget These 29 Monthly Expenses In Your Budget
Clever Girl Finance
AUGUST 10, 2023
Budgeting is one of the most important financial habits to develop. There are so many budgeting methods out there to choose from, but it’s not just creating a budget that will set you up for financial success. How do I plan for variable vs fixed expenses in my budget? What are average expenses for a household?
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25 Ways To Pamper Yourself On A Budget
Clever Girl Finance
JANUARY 16, 2023
Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean that you can’t pamper yourself. In fact, I’d argue that self-care is one line item that should remain in your budget as you work to improve your finances. There are some frugal tips that you can leverage to pamper yourself on a budget. Don’t forget to budget for it ahead of time.
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3 Alternatives to the “Mint” Budgeting App
MainStreet Financial Planning
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Many of our clients have used Mint and it has been a favorite of MainStreet Financial Planning for many years. With the recent news of Mint shutting down, we wanted to share a few helpful alternatives for budgeting tools to help you stay on track with accomplishing your goals! month or if you pay all at one time it is $99.99/year
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Accelerating Growth By Marketing How Your Advisory Firm Is Different (Instead Of Better)
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Given that larger firms tend to have more substantial marketing budgets to attract clients, smaller firms and their advisors have had to look for alternative ways to differentiate themselves from the competition.
6 Practical Tips For How To Stay On Budget
Clever Girl Finance
MARCH 9, 2024
How can you ensure you don’t go over your budget? However, with the right strategies, learning how to stay on budget can be done! Table of contents Fundamentals for budgeting success 6 Tips for staying on budget Expert tip: Try loud budgeting How can you ensure you don’t go over your budget? Let’s dive in!
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How To Budget By Paycheck: 5 Key Tips For Success
Clever Girl Finance
JANUARY 16, 2024
A quick Google search of budgeting methods will show you that there’s no shortage of options out there. There is, however, one particular budgeting method that could work well if you are just getting started with budgeting and more so if you don’t like the idea of a monthly budget. What is a paycheck budget?
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The 50-30-20 Rule: How It Works + A 50 30 20 Budget Template
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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Sunday links: playing your own game
Abnormal Returns
JUNE 9, 2024
humbledollar.com) Russia An increasing portion of Russia's budget is dedicated to fighting Ukraine. wsj.com) A plan to invest and accelerate agricultural productivity. (spyglass.org) Alternatives More investors are facing up to the problem with illiquid alternatives. msn.com) How Russian propaganda spreads despite bans in place.
21 Sinking Fund Categories to Consider In Your Budget
Clever Girl Finance
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Budgeting isn’t just about making sure you have enough to pay the bills each month. It’s also about planning ahead for future expenses. These can help you build out your budget and live debt-free. According to PR Newswire, 80% of Americans have a budget. Here’s a list to help you plan!
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17 Of The Best Cash Envelope Wallets
Clever Girl Finance
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
If you’re thinking about using the cash envelope system to budget effectively, having the right cash envelope wallet is key. A well-organized wallet makes it easy to divide, access, and track your cash, helping you stay committed to your budgeting goals. The cash envelope system essentially puts you on a cash budget.
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Personal finance links: avoiding panicky financial decisions
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 25, 2023
whitecoatinvestor.com) You can only plan so much for retirement. bestinterest.blog) What is the goal of reverse budgeting? awealthofcommonsense.com) Automatic enrollment in retirement savings plans works. If either of them doesn't happen, you don't run out of money." humbledollar.com) Why you need something to retire to.
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How To Create A Family Budget That Works For Your Family
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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 14–15)
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 (..)
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Dec 24-25)
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 23, 2022
”, a series of measures that will have significant impacts on the world of retirement planning. A review of financial planning actions, from tax-loss harvesting to charitable giving, that have a December 31 deadline.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 27-28)
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.
What Is Budget Counseling And How Does It Work?
Clever Girl Finance
JANUARY 22, 2024
If you’re really struggling financially and aren’t sure which problem to tackle or how, budget counseling can help. Table of contents What is budget counseling? Does budget counseling affect your credit score? Articles related to counseling and budgeting Consider budget counseling to get your finances in order!
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#FA Success Ep 356: Scaling To (Nearly) $2M Of Revenue As A Flat-Fee, Advice-Only Firm, With Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Sarah-Catherine is the founder of Aptus Financial, a fee-only financial planning firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that is approaching $2M in revenue and works with over 480 client households. Welcome to the 356th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez.
Personal finance links: desired results
Abnormal Returns
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
theretirementmanifesto.com) Retirement planning is difficult because there are so many things decisions to make. wsj.com) What is the difference between traditional and reverse budgeting? (nytimes.com) Retirement Some alternatives to a fixed retirement withdrawal rates. rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Who is going to take care of you?
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