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CFP Board’s Fee Increase For Workforce Development: More Advisors Or Just More Sales Churn?

Nerd's Eye View

But these positions are often tenuous for new advisors, with extremely high failure rates, driven in large part by compensation that is reliant primarily on commissions from product sales.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 14–September 15)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice.

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The 16 Best Jobs For Moms With No Degree

Clever Girl Finance

Many sales associates work on a combination of a wage and a commission, which means that if you’re good at what you do, then you can really bring home the big bucks! Requirements: Strong communication skills Some employers may require sales associate certifications 4.

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9 Smart Ways to Invest $1,000

Good Financial Cents

Unfortunately, the sheer number of investment options to choose from can be overwhelming and downright confusing. Where to Get Started: Many online brokers offer real-time fractional share investing without charging commissions. Commission-free investing Allows fractional shares in stocks, ETFs Small minimum investment: $100. #4:

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How to Become a Financial Advisor in India?

International College of Financial Planning

Soft Skills – The role of a financial advisor goes beyond reading numbers, interpreting them, and offering advice to clients. There are two types of Financial Advisors in India – Fee-Only Advisors and Commission Only Advisors. As an independent advisor here are certain certifications you need to be aware of – .

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The 14 Best Compound Interest Investments: How to Take Advantage of Compound Growth 

Good Financial Cents

1) Certificates of Deposit (CDs). For those of you who like to see the numbers, here’s an example of compound interest at work: Suppose you invest $1,000 in a five-year certificate of deposit, paying 5% and compounded annually. Interest Rate Actual Number of Years to Double Your Investment Rule of 72 Calculation 1% 69.66

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What To Do When A Loved One Dies: Financial Questions Answered

Clever Girl Finance

Rules about funeral costs Luckily, the Federal Trade Commission requires funeral homes, directors, and other industry members to follow strict pricing transparency rules. You’ll need a death certificate for most of these tasks, so starting there is a good idea. Most experts recommend getting 10 to 20 copies of the death certificate.