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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 25-26)

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Also in industry news this week: Top Democratic Senators are urging the Treasury Department to crack down on a range of estate planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals, including GRATs and IDGTs Amid fallout from recent bank failures, both Republicans and Democrats are considering whether current FDIC insurance limits should be increased (..)

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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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16 Ways to Invest $30,000 in 2023

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Certificates of Deposit . Certificates of Deposit. Commission-free investing Allows fractional shares in stocks, ETFs Small minimum investment: $100. From there, you’ll pay a 0.25% annual investing fee to access multiple portfolio options, advanced tax-savings tools, automatic portfolio rebalancing, and other perks.

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10 Best Investment Companies in 2023

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Schwab Minimum initial investment: $0 Commissions & fees: $0 for stocks, options, and ETFs; over 4,000 commission-free mutual funds. Advanced tax optimization strategies. Ally Invest Minimum initial investment: $0 Commissions & fees: Commission-free trades of stocks, ETFs, and options (plus a $0.50

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9 Smart Ways to Invest $1,000

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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: A Roth IRA is a type of investment account that lets you invest after-tax dollars for retirement.

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

Clever Girl Finance

Do beneficiaries pay taxes on 401k inheritance? 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.

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15 Best Low-Risk Investments for 2023

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Certificate of Deposit U.S. Open an Account Commission-free investing Allows fractional shares in stocks, ETFs Small minimum investment: $100 My Favorite Low-Risk Investment Right Now Fractional Real Estate One of the historically lowest risk/highest return asset classes is real estate.