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Personal finance links: a wonderful gift

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Barry Ritholtz talks with William Bernstein about changing your behavior for the better. (ritholtz.com) Sam Parr talks with Scott Galloway author of "The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security." (podcasts.apple.com) Dan Haylett talks with David Blanchett about swapping 'financial independence' for retirement. (humansvsretirement.com) Thomas Kopelman and Jacob Turner talk retirement planning with Taylor Schulte.

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Planning For Changes In Client Marginal Tax Rates After TCJA’s Sunset

Nerd's Eye View

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed in 2017, was one of the most extensive pieces of tax legislation to be passed in the last 30 years, touching many aspects of individual, corporate, and estate tax. However, most of TCJA's provisions are set to 'sunset' at the end of 2025 – an event that would have at least as much impact as TCJA's initial passage.

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At the Money: Investing Is Hard

The Big Picture

Investing Is Hard with Brian Portnoy (July 10, 2024) Why is investing so hard? It’s because our brains have been trained, over thousands of years, to trust our fear instincts. In this episode, I speak with Brian Portnoy sits down with Barry Ritholtz to explain why humans aren’t built to be good investors. Portnoy has held senior investment roles throughout the hedge fund and mutual fund industries.

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MBA: Mortgage Applications Decreased in Weekly Survey

Calculated Risk

From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications decreased 0.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending July 5, 2024. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the July 4th holiday. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

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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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Pros and Cons of a Living Inheritance

Wealth Management

It can be a “financial helping hand” and a great way to test-drive how well the adult kids will handle their inheritance when the time comes.

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Focused on the Future: Stacy Francis on Growing 100% Organically

Wealth Management

Francis Financial's Stacy Francis details her journey toward becoming a financial advisor and her firm's growth strategy.

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Thursday: CPI, Unemployment Claims

Calculated Risk

Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Thursday: • At 8:30 AM: The Consumer Price Index for June from the BLS. The consensus is for a 0.1% increase in CPI, and a 0.2% increase in core CPI. The consensus is for CPI to be up 3.1% year-over-year and core CPI to be up 3.4% YoY. 8:30 AM: The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released.

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J.D. Power: Employee Advisor Satisfaction Rises, Independent Mood Wanes

Wealth Management

J.D. Power's annual advisor satisfaction survey found employee advisor satisfaction rose while indie advisor satisfaction dropped year-over-year.

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Rising Temperatures

Advisor Perspectives

While the temperatures were rising, the U.S. stock market continued its climb higher as well. The S&P 500 returned 3.5% and Emerging Market stocks delivered an impressive 3.9%. Bonds also returned positively in June.

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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 113: July 10, 2024

Wealth Management

Open, honest and candid discussion about the job market, private equity in DC plans, Fi360's annuity tool and more.

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Animal Spirits: Buying a House at the Top of the Market

A Wealth of Common Sense

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by NEOS Investments and Fabric: See here for more information on NEOS income-focused funds Go to meetfabric.com/spirits for more information on life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life On today’s show, we discuss: Where Have All the Good Stocks Gone? Why Your Fund Manager Can’t Beat Today’s Stock Market How many US passports are in circulation?

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UBS Sees $83T Wealth Transfer Over Next Three Decades

Wealth Management

Almost a third of the world’s millionaires will be in emerging markets by 2028, according to the Global Wealth Report 2024, as the millionaire population increases in nearly every country.

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AAR: Rail Carloads Down YoY in June due to Decrease in Coal, Intermodal Up

Calculated Risk

From the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Rail Time Indicators. Graphs and excerpts reprinted with permission. In terms of total carloads, we’re in a period when the changes are not positive. Total originated carloads on U.S. railroads in the second quarter of 2024 were down 4.8%, or 140,915 carloads, from the second quarter of 2023. That was the biggest year-over-year quarterly percentage decline for total carloads since Q4 2020.

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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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IRS Stops Complying with Treasury Directive on Auditing Wealthy Taxpayers

Wealth Management

The IRS shifts its audit focus to a wider income range.

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The Importance Of Authenticity In Financial Advising

Advisor Perspectives

Trust is a precious commodity and the importance of authenticity cannot be overstated. Whether in healthcare, education, or business, being genuine and transparent is essential for building strong, lasting relationships. However, nowhere is this truer than in the financial advisory industry.

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Quant Mutual Fund Defies Industry Norm With Leveraged Nasdaq Bet

Wealth Management

Vance Howard’s HCM Tactical Growth Fund has beaten 96% of its peers over the last five years with an annualized gain of 20%.

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What Your Advisory Firm Will Look Like in 2035 (If It Still Exists)

Advisor Perspectives

AI and automation will revolutionize the financial advisory industry. These technologies enhance efficiency, improve client communication, and enable data-driven decision-making. By 2035, AI will be integral to most advisory firms.

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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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New Revenue Procedure Provides Guidance for Tax-Exempt Organizations

Wealth Management

Rev. Proc. 2024-22 relates to organizational requirements and exempt purposes.

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Market Strategists Thankfully Abandon S&P 500 Targets

Advisor Perspectives

Piper Sandler & Co. is eliminating its price target for the S&P 500 Index. Its Wall Street counterparts should follow suit.

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Expat Retirement Savings at Risk in Maze of Pension Transfers

Wealth Management

Global regulators are scrutinizing the opaque business of offshore pension management.

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Embracing Technology in Financial Advising With Panos Leledakis

NAIFA Advisor Today

Panos Leledakis , a dynamic financial advisor and tech enthusiast, has revolutionized client engagement with cutting-edge digital strategies. With an impressive 25-year career spanning multiple countries, he has become a thought leader in utilizing AI and other technologies in the financial services industry. As a NAIFA member and a keynote speaker, Panos is committed to helping advisors implement technology into their practices to enhance productivity and service.

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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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Navigating Fixed Income in a Dynamic Market: Insights and Strategies for Q3 2024

Wealth Management

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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New Nifty Indices launched by NSE in this year

Trade Brains

The stock market plays a crucial role in economic growth, wealth creation, and investment opportunities. It enables investors to grow wealth through dividends and capital gains. The stock exchange ensures efficient capital allocation and economic expansion. Mandatory financial disclosure for listed companies encourages transparency, benefiting informed investment decisions.

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Frustrating Nuisance or Outright Calamity?

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

We've had quite a few conversations lately about the importance of uncorrelated return streams. The concept is not new to the blog but the phrasing is. Portfoliovisualizer's correlation tool is very handy to grab the numbers but I think there needs to be some measure of why return streams are uncorrelated. Doing this between many different return streams (alt strategies) may not be plausible but a few should be.

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Baby Boomer Employment Through the Decades

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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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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Double Your Reach and ROI: 5 Effective Content Strategies for Marketing Yourself As a Financial Advisor

Indigo Marketing Agency

Financial advisors often approach marketing timidly or sporadically, never knowing how to create publish-worthy content. And even when they strike gold with content that resonates, they often don’t know what to do with it. Post it once, get a few likes, and let it fade away into obscurity forever? There are better ways. Here are 5 ways to maximize the mileage you get out of each post, blog, video, report, and email you create so you can get more exposure, start more conversations, and do more

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Microsoft, Apple Drop OpenAI Board Plans as Scrutiny Grows

Advisor Perspectives

Microsoft Corp. and Apple Inc. dropped plans to take board roles at OpenAI in a surprise decision that underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech’s influence over artificial intelligence.

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Understanding Shareholder Yield: Beyond Dividend Yield

Validea

When evaluating potential investments, many investors focus on dividend yield as a key metric. However, shareholder yield offers a more comprehensive picture of how companies return value to shareholders. Let’s explore this concept and examine five stocks that currently score highly according to Validea’s models. What is Shareholder Yield?