Dear Mr. Market

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Create or Refresh Your Budget Think of your budget as the foundation of your financial house. Optimize Tax Strategies Its not what you makeits what you keep. Meet with your tax advisor to discuss harvesting tax losses, Roth conversions, and charitable contributions that might save you money. Ready to Tackle 2024?

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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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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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MainStreet Financial Planning

JANUARY 23, 2025

For 2024, the maximum taxable earnings subject to Social Security tax is $168,600. Revise Your Annual Budget Look over your budget from the previous year and make adjustments for 2024. Log intomyssa.govto view and confirm your earnings history. If you notice any errors, you can easily request a correction online.

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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. Table of contents 5 Steps to get started budgeting as a couple Expert tip What is the best way to budget as a couple?

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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

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! Whether you’re just starting out or need a little refresher, let’s break down the key factors you should consider when setting a budget! Adjust as your budget as needed 7. Table of contents 1.

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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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The Big Picture

OCTOBER 18, 2022

We have discussed in the past why the actual purchase price of a home matters less than the monthly carrying costs: The sale price is somewhat abstract while homeowners must pay their monthly mortgage, utilities, HOA, and taxes. The post Collapse in Prospective Home Buyer Traffic appeared first on The Big Picture.

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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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Abnormal Returns

JUNE 9, 2024

humbledollar.com) Russia An increasing portion of Russia's budget is dedicated to fighting Ukraine. wsj.com) Policy What happens if the 2017 tax cuts lapse. (wsj.com) Individuals are unlikely to suss out the best performing alternative funds. msn.com) How Russian propaganda spreads despite bans in place.

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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

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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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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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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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. Paid Time Off for Hourly Employees Earning $25 per Hour How Much Is $25 An Hour After Taxes? How Does $25 an Hour Compare?

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 23, 2024

District Court this week ruled that Missouri's rules that targeted investment advice based on factors other than return maximization was unconstitutional and preempted by Federal law, striking a blow against state efforts to regulate the activities of SEC-registered advisers From there, we have several articles on retirement: 7 factors that can help (..)

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Clever Girl Finance

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In personal finance, where income, expenses, dreams, and aspirations converge, the budget emerges as a crucial tool. And when you have a family, creating a family budget becomes even more important. Table of contents What is a family budget? How does a typical family budget look? What is the average family monthly budget?

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The Big Picture

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the Peterson Institute noted: In June, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected that annual net interest costs would total $663 billion in 2023 and almost double over the upcoming decade, soaring from $745 billion in 2024 to $1.4 Note that this is not hindsight bias , but rather discussions we had repeatedly here in the mid-2010s.

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

There are multiple factors to weigh in, right from healthcare and inflation to estate planning, business succession planning, tax planning, and more. These expenses may form a large part of your budget today but may not likely figure in the future. Some states have higher taxes than others. Pick an affordable city.

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Truemind Capital

AUGUST 2, 2024

Here is what we are doing to efficiently manage investments after accounting for the budget changes. – Debt funds investment made before 31 Mar 2023 will qualify for LTCG after two years and be taxed at 12.5% Although the effective tax rate has gone up marginally, the holding period for LTCG has come down.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 29, 2023

sacra.com) Federal debt How worried should you be about the budget deficit? noahpinion.blog) Why international tax evasion has fallen. (tker.co) The AI investing boom is going to break a lot of hearts. ft.com) Meet the kids dropping out of college to start AI companies. wsj.com) How the LLMs compare. blairbellecurve.com) The U.S.

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eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Yet many still have complex needs requiring more sophisticated and personalized investment, estate, and tax planning services. million households in three key groups who want customized, actionable advice on budgeting, saving, investing, insurance, and planning to help provide peace of mind regarding their finances.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

That will cause a drop in property taxes and strain city budgets. Working from home has caused commercial office occupancy rates to plummet and commercial property prices to fall in crowded zip codes. Falling property values in cities are likely driven by richer, more skilled residents leaving high-value properties. New York Times ).

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 23, 2022

A review of financial planning actions, from tax-loss harvesting to charitable giving, that have a December 31 deadline.

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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 (..)

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Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Have a Comprehensive Budget (and Stick to It) A well-structured budget is a roadmap for your business’s financial health. Regularly review your budget to ensure adherence and adjust as necessary. Get Help with Tax Planning Tax planning is a critical component of financial management.

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Nationwide Financial

AUGUST 29, 2022

Key Takeaways: Even without new legislation, the prospect of higher taxes in the future is still looming. The impact of higher taxes on retirees could be substantial, so staying up to date on the current tax landscape is vital. But even without new legislation, the prospect of higher taxes in the future is still looming.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. And even though U.S.

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Advisor Perspectives

APRIL 12, 2023

Two of the biggest proposals Biden introduced in his recent budget were a big increase to the long-term capital gains tax and a new tax on the wealthiest Americans.

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The Big Picture

JUNE 27, 2024

If they get a 7% increase in wages, they see a modest increase in their direct deposit of after FICA, federal and state withholding taxes, 401K, etc. and energy as a percentage of your household budget is less than it ever was. Someone making $100,000 a year receives a twice-a-month paycheck of $2,328.82. It’s mostly invisible.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 28, 2022

After all, we’ve recently seen inflation at work, reminding us that even everyday essentials can bust budgets if we’re not adequately prepared for the jolt. . What Are Tax-Advantaged Accounts? There are two types of tax-advantaged accounts: . Tax-Deferred Accounts . Here’s what you need to know. .

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The Big Picture

MARCH 10, 2025

” A : Money is NOT a store of value to be useful, a dollar must maintain its value long enough for me to pay my rent or mortgage, buy food and energy, fund my entertainment and travel, pay my taxes, and get invested. It does that splendidly. Q :“ Your book discusses emotional decision-making extensively. I grew up lower income.

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Your Richest Life

JUNE 3, 2024

Find some tax savings While your taxes are fresh on your mind, you can use this time to organize your paperwork, checking your withholdings and evaluating your tax-savings strategies. One of the simplest ways to cut down on your tax liability is to save for retirement. Your budget is meant to support those goals.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

MAY 2, 2024

Every year my wife and I create an annual budget that outlines the actual cash we receive from our paychecks and annual bonus (after 401k, taxes etc.), Are you aware of any frameworks on how to determine a ballpark target savings rate? we set a target savings rate and th.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 12, 2025

You can reduce your stock exposure and increase investments in fixed income options, such as cash or bonds, within tax-advantaged accounts (like a 401(k), IRA, or Roth IRA). This adjustment lowers risk without triggering tax consequences, giving you more stability in uncertain markets.

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Calculated Risk

MAY 7, 2024

“Even with the long-anticipated break in for-sale inventory, the surging cost of homeownership, further fueled by rising insurance and tax expenses, is holding potential home sales back, as is evident in the slow rise in sales compared with last year. emphasis added This was a smaller YoY increase than the 5.5%

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