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Wednesday links: a good process

Abnormal Returns

Crypto Travis Kling, "The evidence for the rise of Financial Nihilism is all around us." (epsilontheory.com) How much is Bitcoin worth? Nobody really knows. (wired.com) The spot Bitcoin ETF fee war is here. (etf.com) Finance Why Evercore ($EVR) is outperforming other investment banks. (on.ft.com) There is still a lot of uncertainty around office building valuations.

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At the Money: How To Know When The Fed Will Cut

The Big Picture

At the Money: How To Know When The Fed Will Cut with Jim Bianco (March 13, 2024) Markets have been waiting for the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates for over a year. What data should investors be following for insight into when they will begin? Jim Bianco discusses initial unemployment claims data and wage gain to identify when the Fed will start lowering rates.

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Personal finance links: a shared home

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Christine Benz and Amy Arnott talk with Anne Lester author of "Your Best Financial Life: Save Smart Now for the Future You Want." (morningstar.com) Dan Haylett talking Paul Armson about lifestyle financial planning. (humansvsretirement.com) Shane Parrish talks with Chris Davis about the challenges of inter-generational wealth. (fs.blog) Khe Hy talks with Noah Kagan about building a side hustle without losing your mind.

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Why Moving To A Lower-Tax State Doesn’t Always Result In Lower State Taxes On Deferred Income

Nerd's Eye View

Most of the time, people are subject to state taxes in the states where they live and/or earn their income. So when moving to a lower-tax state or another, their income tax burden likewise shifts to the new state along with them. Which is, for example, why so many people opt to move to lower-tax or no-tax states like Florida or Texas in retirement, where they can enjoy lower state income taxes and preserve more of their retirement savings for use by themselves or their heirs.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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FLX Networks’ New Program Aims to Educate Advisors on Closed-End Funds

Wealth Management

Closed-end funds can help advisors achieve alpha for their clients, said FLX's CEO. However the market remains under-served when it comes to education and thought leadership.

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Q4 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Q4 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO A brief excerpt: I’ve argued repeatedly that we would NOT see a surge in foreclosures that would significantly impact house prices (as happened following the housing bubble). The two key reasons are mortgage lending has been solid, and most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes.

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

Achieving financial freedom in retirement requires meticulous planning, dedicated effort, and strategic management. Without a solid plan, you risk drifting without direction. When aiming for financial independence, the importance of a structured approach should be emphasized. A well-structured approach ensures that every aspect is carefully considered.

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Top 5 FINRA Enforcement Issues in 2023 Included Reg BI, Spoofing

Wealth Management

Though the number of fines increased from 2022 by 63%, the disciplinary actions declined for the third straight year, according to an analysis from the law firm Eversheds Sutherland.

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Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-March 2024

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-March 2024 A brief excerpt: This 2-part overview for mid-March provides a snapshot of the current housing market. I always like to start with inventory, since inventory usually tells the tale ! Here is a graph of new listing from Realtor.com’s February 2024 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report showing new listings were up 11.3% year-over-year in February.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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401(k) Real Talk Episode 97: March 13, 2024

Wealth Management

Open, honest and candid discussion about February job growth, CITs in 403b plans, Gen Z and data sharing, the annual NEPC audit and more.

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Animal Spirits: The Richest Country in the World

A Wealth of Common Sense

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Texas Capital Management: See here for more information on The Texas Small Cap Equity Index ETF RWM is coming to LA! Reach out to us at info@ritholtzwealth.com subject line “LA” to set up a time to meet! On today’s show, we discuss: Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2024 15 funds that have destroyed the most wealth over the past decade Cliff Asness.

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Advisor Movement Increased 7.5% in 2023

Wealth Management

A total of 9,674 experienced advisors changed jerseys in 2023, according to the most recent Diamond Consultants Advisor Transition Report.

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MBA: Mortgage Applications Increased in Weekly Survey

Calculated Risk

From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications increased 7.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 8, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 7.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Focused on the Future: Carina Diamond on Staying in a Beginner's Mindset and the Power of Reinvention

Wealth Management

Carina Diamond details her personal approach with clients in the first episode of season two of the Focused on the Future podcast.

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Middle-Class Hourly Wages as of February 2024

Advisor Perspectives

This series has been updated to include the February release of the consumer price index as the deflator and the monthly employment update. The latest hypothetical real (inflation-adjusted) annual earnings are at $50,210, down 7.3% from over 50 years ago. After adjusting for inflation, hourly earnings are below their all-time high from April 2020.

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Two Reasons Why It's a Critical Time to Discuss Charitable Planning

Wealth Management

And the four client types that stand to benefit most from a conversation regarding donation to charity and philathropy.

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rallies Past $72K to New Record High

Advisor Perspectives

Bitcoin rallied past $72,000 this week as its price hit a new all-time high. BTC is currently up ~62% year to date. Here's the latest charts on three of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share through 3/12/24.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Apex Continues To Make Moves To Compete With Big Three Custodians

Wealth Management

Apex Fintech Solutions announced it acquired AdvisorArch, a portfolio management company and rebalancer.

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What Research Says About Likability, Client Compliance, and Your Value

Advisor Perspectives

There’s a lot of discussion about why prospects hire you, why they don’t follow your advice, and the value you add. Much of this discussion isn’t based on research, which is curious because there are studies on each subject.

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Perfect Storm of Estate Planning Challenges

Wealth Management

Will you be there to help clients with wills, trusts and estate planning needs?

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Baby Boomer Employment Across Time

Advisor Perspectives

The 20th century Baby Boom was one of the most powerful demographic events in the history of the United States. We've created a series of charts to show seven age cohorts of the employed population from 1948 to the present.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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An Artist’s Estate Wants a Say in How the Media Portrays Her Life

Wealth Management

The case of Ana Mendieta raises issues about who controls our stories after we're gone.

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Save Taxes With BOXX? It Is Too Good to Be True

Advisor Perspectives

Among the many too-good-to-be-true financial stories is the Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF, known by its ticker BOXX, that offers Treasury bill yields taxed at capital gains rates.

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Seven Ways Financial Advisors Instantly Appear Salesy

Wealth Management

Seven pitfalls for financial advisors to avoid appearing too salesy.

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Long-Term Trends in Employment by Age Group

Advisor Perspectives

The labor force participation rate (LFPR) is a simple computation: You take the civilian labor force (people aged 16 and over employed or seeking employment) and divide it by the civilian non-institutional population (those 16 and over not in the military and or committed to an institution). As of February, the labor force participation rate is at 62.5%, unchanged from the previous month.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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Baird Picks Up $680M UBS Team in Wisconsin

Wealth Management

The Palm Financial Group has joined Baird’s Madison West office.

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America's Driving Habits as of January 2024

Advisor Perspectives

Travel on all roads and streets decreased in January. The 12-month moving average was down 0.1% month-over-month and was up 1.6% year-over-year. If we factor in population growth, the 12-month MA of the civilian population-adjusted data (age 16-and-over) was up 0.1% MoM and up 1.0% YoY.

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Thursday: Retail Sales, Unemployment Claims, PPI

Calculated Risk

Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Thursday: • At 8:30 AM ET, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for 221 thousand initial claims, up from 217 thousand last week. • At 8:30 AM, Retail sales for February is scheduled to be released. The consensus is for a 0.7% increase in retail sales. • At 8:30 AM, The Producer Price Index for February from the BLS.

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