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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

There are some things in life you just can’t plan for: an unexpected illness, job loss, death of spouse, disability. And while experiencing one of these major events can drastically impact your life, having an effective financial plan can help ensure that it doesn’t ruin your financial well-being. Let’s break each one down.

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When Does A Financial Coach Need To Register As An Investment Adviser? The “ABCS” Test To Determine Status

Nerd's Eye View

Notably, while many financial coaches satisfy the majority of these requirements – they are in the business of offering advice to clients and are compensated as such – they often steer clear of making specific securities recommendations, focusing instead on areas like budgeting, debt management, savings, and retirement planning.

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Are Insurance Companies Safe?

Tucker Advisors

Are Insurance Companies Safe? They have been called the debt managers of the world. But just how solvent and safe are insurance companies? As Time Magazine pointed out with a story in October of that year, insurance companies operate differently than banks. Its insurance division remained solvent and protected.

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How much do I need to retire? Planning for Your Unique Retirement Needs

Carson Wealth

Among these are your longevity, lifestyle, comfort with market performance, sequence of return risk, current health, housing plan, proportion of fixed to variable expenses, proximity to children and so much more. Focus on Your Retirement Plan Rather Than a Magic Number. would be “How do I plan for retirement?“

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6 Financial Planning Mistakes Physicians Make

WiserAdvisor

A financial advisor can help you understand the intricacies of financial planning for physicians. Below are 6 common financial planning mistakes physicians make: Even though financially well-off, physicians tend to make several financial mistakes. Many physicians do not have a budget to help them plan their finances for every month.

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Employee Benefits Optimization for a Positive Workplace Culture

Fortune Financial

The Importance of Employee Benefits Education Life Insurance Marketing Research Association’s (LIMRA) 2022 research revealed that a robust benefits package is crucial to employee loyalty, with 63% of workers more inclined to stay with their employer due to their benefits. Let’s get into it.

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7 Best Personal Finance Courses in 2024 For Beginners

Trade Brains

The course covers an introduction to personal finance, credit cards, life insurance, health insurance, investment instruments, loans, income tax and planning, budgeting and building a strong portfolio. Also, you will learn how to plan your taxes, credit score importance and how to budget your income to create a portfolio.