Wed.Jun 19, 2024

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Personal finance links: financial mistakes

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Barry Ritholtz talks with Jan van Eck about thematic investing. (ritholtz.com) Bogumil Baranowski talks money and purpose with Morgan Ranstrom of Trailhead Planners. (talkingbillions.co) Thomas Kopelman and Jacob Turner talk about the legitimate uses of life insurance. (podcasts.apple.com) Khe Hy talks with Geraldine DeRuiter about getting off the hedonic treadmill.

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Creating Incentive Trusts To Foster Beneficiary Legacies Without Spoiling The Kids

Nerd's Eye View

The role of estate planning is most commonly considered to be about transferring assets from one generation to the next in the most efficient manner possible (e.g., how to minimize the burden of estate taxes and avoid the public spectacle of the probate process). And yet, looking at estate planning solely through the lens of assets on a balance sheet can make it easy to overlook the reality that people often have other, intangible assets that they wish to pass on to the next generation, such as

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At the Money: Smart Spending vs. Not Spending 

The Big Picture

At the Money: Smart Spending vs. Not Spending (June 18, 2024) Spending Scolds will tell you that a sailboat, a sports car, or even a latte will be your financial ruin. Is this accurate? Focusing on the cost without considering whether you can afford the items and what memories they create is the wrong calculus. In today’s ATM, we discuss how to spend intelligently, within your budget, on the things that hep create lasting memories.

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How Advisors Can Help Clients Use Incentive Trusts to Foster Beneficiary Legacies

Nerd's Eye View

The role of estate planning is most commonly considered to be about transferring assets from one generation to the next in the most efficient manner possible (e.g., how to minimize the burden of estate taxes and avoid the public spectacle of the probate process). And yet, looking at estate planning solely through the lens of assets on a balance sheet can make it easy to overlook the reality that people often have other, intangible assets that they wish to pass on to the next generation, such as

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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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MBA: Mortgage Applications Increased in Weekly Survey

Calculated Risk

From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications increased 0.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending June 14, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 0.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

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Looking For Crisis Alpha In Too Many Places

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

On Tuesday, Corey Hoffstein from Newfound Research and ReturnStacked ETFs gave a web presentation to explain carry in support of the ReturnStacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF (RSSY). The fund leverages up to provide $1 of equity exposure and $1 of exposure to futures yield (carry) for each dollar invested in the fund. RSSY has brought in a mountain of assets so far.

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Thursday: Housing Starts, Unemployment Claims, Philly Fed Mfg

Calculated Risk

Thursday: • At 8:30 AM ET, Housing Starts for May. The consensus is for 1.380 million SAAR, up from 1.360 million SAAR in April. • Also, at 8:30 AM, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for 240 thousand initial claims, down from 242 thousand last week. • Also, at 8:30 AM, the Philly Fed manufacturing survey for June.

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Animal Spirits: The Fed Needs to Cut

A Wealth of Common Sense

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts and CME Group: See here for 20% off (new customers only) and for more info on the tearsheet builder See here for more information on CME Group’s valuable educational materials and trading tools and learn more about what adding futures can do for you. On today’s show, we discuss: It’s time to cut rates Apartment List national rent report The F.

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The Art of the Soft Landing

Calculated Risk

Yesterday, Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius wrote: Last week's benign US inflation data reinforced our view that the Q1 spike was an aberration. Meanwhile, the labor market stands at a potential inflection point where a further softening in labor demand would hit actual jobs, not just open positions, and could therefore push up the unemployment rate more significantly.

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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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From Elton John to Taylor Swift: Applying Music Industry Lessons to Financial Advising with Matt Ackermann and Andree Mohr

Steve Sanduski

Guest: Integrated Partners’ CCO Matt Ackermann and President Andree Mohr. Matt, Andree, and Integrated’s Founder and CEO, Paul Saganey, CFP® , are the co-authors of Center Stage: How to Become the Star of Your Practice. In a Nutshell: What can Elton John, Van Halen, and Taylor Swift teach financial advisors about running a successful firm?

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[cdata[ Bootstrapped & Brilliant: Funding Your First Venture ]]

oXYGen Financial

![CDATA[ Starting your own business is no small feat. It's a journey filled with excitement, innovation, and, yes, financial challenges. Many budding entrepreneurs find themselves at a crossroads when financing their new ventures. The question looms large: How do you fund your startup without losing control? The answer often lies in bootstrapping. Let's dive into the essential strategies.

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FT Adviser: 'I want to help private markets offer their services to retail clients'

SEI

Ryan Hicke discusses access to alternatives and digital transformation.

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NAHB: Builder Confidence Declined in June

Calculated Risk

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported the housing market index (HMI) was at 43, down from 45 last month. Any number below 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as poor than good. From the NAHB: High Mortgage Rates Act as a Drag on Builder Confidence Mortgage rates that continue to hover in the 7% range along with elevated construction financing costs continue to put a damper on builder sentiment.

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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.