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Ten Economic Questions for 2025

Calculated Risk

There were many promises made during the campaign that obviously will not happen (deport 20 million people, no taxes on tips, overtime or Social Security benefits, 200% tariffs, and on and on). We can assume the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will be extended. New home sales were up 2.1% Through November, starts were down 4.3%

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A Short History of Stocks

The Big Picture

In the 1960 and 70s, Merrill Lynch was bullish on America – they set their sales staff loose trying to sell the American dream to upper-middle class households. That changed on May 1, 1975, when the Securities and Exchange Commission mandated a change in commission structures. Lots of other active managers did well.

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Adviser links: forces you cannot control

Abnormal Returns

riabiz.com) DPL Financial Partners is seeing growth in commission-free annuity sales. morningstar.com) Wealthy couples have some tax levers to pull in retirement. (morningstar.com) A list of the most popular podcasts for financial advisers. linkedin.com) The biz Vestwell just raised a new $125 billion Series D.

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TikTokInvestors

The Big Picture

Not if you spend tax season on a boat! It is a massive Dunning Kruger : exercise in inexperienced but overly confident “ Finfluencers ” reducing complex issues involving money to a slick but misleading sales pitch. A good start would be eliminating all of the terrible FinTok advice on taxes, day trading and investing.

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The Ultimate Guide to Tax-Loss Harvesting

Harness Wealth

Tax-loss harvesting is a powerful strategy that investors can use to reduce their taxable income. As effective as tax-loss harvesting can be, there are a number of important details that investors need to be aware of in order to implement the strategy successfully while following regulations. How does tax-loss harvesting work?

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10 High-Income Tax Planning Strategies to Complete Before 2025: A Year-end Checklist

Harness Wealth

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Find your next tax advisor at Harness today. Starting at $2,500.

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LA Fires 2025 Resources: Beginning Steps to Recovery

MainStreet Financial Planning

Tax Return Deadlines and Info: In response to the recent wildfires, CDTFA has extended the January 31 sales and use tax filing deadline for Los Angeles County taxpayers until April 30, 2025. See the State of Emergency Tax Relief page for more information and a list of all tax programs covered by this relief.

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