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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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Annuities: The Wonder Drug for Your Retirement?

The Chicago Financial Planner

Baby Boomers and retirees are the prime target market for the annuity sales types. Annuities typically offer tax-deferred growth of earnings and may include a death benefit that will pay your beneficiary a specified minimum amount, such as your total purchase payments. After all, what’s not to like about guaranteed income?

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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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Tax Planning Strategies for Executive Compensation

Carson Wealth

By Mike Valenti, CPA, CFP ® , Director, Tax Planning Corporate executives often receive the brunt of the U.S. tax system. Typically, most or all of their income is W-2 income and subject to the higher ordinary tax rates as well as FICA taxes. However, stock compensation, large bonuses, commissions, etc.,

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Common Tax Filing Mistakes

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

As we are now within 30 days of the April 18 tax filing deadline (April 15 falls on a weekend and April 17 is a federal holiday), it is important to begin organizing your documents and creating a plan to file your taxes, if you have not done so already. Filing Late One of the most common mistakes is filing your tax return late.

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