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Trending This Tuesday, June 28, 2022

FMG

For the last “Trending This Tuesday” of June, we have some awesome marketing articles for you! With tips on how to tell great stories to showing your value as an advisor to prospects and much more, this is a “must-read” roundup. 1. Can You Still Tell A Fantastic Story With A Technical Topic? via Perfectly Planned Content. You can find story-telling in some pretty unlikely places, and it’s beneficial in almost all aspects of marketing.

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How To Financially Support Your Loved Ones Without Derailing Your Plan

Gen Y Planning

Money is like a team sport; while your individual habits and practices matter, there’s always a bigger picture to consider (spouse, kids, siblings, parents, friends, etc.). Even though you’re building wealth to support yourself and your immediate family, many people’s money goals extend to offering support to their parents, siblings, or other loved ones along the way. .

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Even Winning Teams Occasionally Lose

Investing Caffeine

T he stock market has been a winning team for years, generating outsized returns for investors. But so far this year, the winning streak appears to be coming to an end. For 2022, the S&P 500 index is down -21%, including -8% last month. However, since 2008, the stock market has generally been on a consistent tear racking up a record of 10 wins, 2 losses (2015 and 2018), and one tie (2011).

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The Better Letter: Say What?! (Part 7)

The Better Letter

This week brings the seventh installment of my series on making behavioral finance actionable. The previous six are linked below. Part One: The Experiment Part Two: The Misinformation Milieu Part Three: The Method Part Four: The Mindset Part Five: The Great Mistake Part Six: Make Fewer Decisions This week, I’ll continue outlining some techniques for making better decisions, focusing on our need for help if we’re going to do so.

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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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The Higher the Vix, the Higher the Clicks

The Irrelevant Investor

My wife turned on Good Morning America the other day and here's what the show led off with: A mall bombed in Ukraine, 53 migrant workers dead, the attack on Capitol hearing, Walmart sued by FTC for fleecing customers, and a man from Minnesota who vanished in Ukraine. Oh. My. Lord. Is there not one good piece of news to report on? George Carlin was wise to this forty-five years ago.

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Stay Cool This Month With Brand New Content (July Edition)

Twenty Over Ten

We’re diving headfirst into July with some brand new content guaranteed to make a splash! ?? From retirement planning tips to cryptocurrency advice and more, we can’t wait for you to check out this month’s library. Learn more below!

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How Do Stocks Perform During Down Times?

Your Richest Life

As we continue to deal with record-high inflation and economic instability, you might be wondering how you should manage your investments. It can feel disheartening to check on your portfolio and see poor returns, but don’t panic; we’ll cover why it’s better to weather the turbulent times to get the long-term rewards. Historically speaking, stocks have done well over time, even during periods of high inflation.

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Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs

WiserAdvisor

The number of entrepreneurs in America has exponentially increased over the past few years. Committed to building enterprises from the ground up, these entrepreneurs are building the future of America. That said, entrepreneurship can sometimes be cumbersome in spirit, especially in terms of financial planning. Long working hours, lack of financial security, irregular income, managing investors, liquidity issues, insufficient equity, and more, while juggling personal finances, can be a daunting t

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Do I Need an Accountant for My Small Business?

MazumaBusinessAccounting

Why do I need an accountant for my small business? Those that do their taxes for themselves may think nothing of taking on this huge responsibility as a small business owner. Take it from us, though: after a certain amount of progress as a company, doing your own business accounting isn’t likely worth your time, especially if your background isn’t in finance.

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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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We’re Probably Not in a Recession Right Now

The Irrelevant Investor

You probably noticed that things are very weird right now. The stock market is imploding but the economic data is still pretty okay. We're probably not in a recession right now, but the market is acting as if one is imminent. I was listening to Conor Sen and Derek Thompson today and Conor made a good point. During the GFC and the tech bust, we were already in a recession by the time the S&P 500 was in a bear market.

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5 Things To Consider Before Hiring A Wealth Manager

International College of Financial Planning

Hiring a wealth manager is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. When it comes to finding the right person for the job, you want to make sure you do your research. Hiring a wealth manager is a long-term investment, so it’s important to find someone who will take the time to get to know your goals, values, and long-term goals. It’s also important to find someone who will work with you—not for you. .

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Equity markets at a crossroads – What is the way forward?

Truemind Capital

It’s common knowledge now that benchmark Indian & US (S&P 500) indices are down by 16% & 21% respectively with some stocks down by more than 50%. The sharp uptick in yields caused the mark to market losses in long-term debt instruments. There is a lot of chaos recently after Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the market seems directionless & confused on the way forward.

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How to Catch Up on Bookkeeping in 6 Simple Steps

MazumaBusinessAccounting

Small businesses have many spinning plates that can quickly become overwhelming to owners. While many day-to-day activities of owning a small business differ based on industry, bookkeeping does not. Every business involves bookkeeping, and delayed, or inaccurate bookkeeping can swiftly become a financial disaster. How can you grow your business, secure capital, or even file taxes correctly without accurate and up-to-date books?

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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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How to Plan Around Inflation

Integrity Financial Planning

Does your plan properly account for inflation, now and in the future? Where is the stock market headed? Let’s talk about the things you need to be thinking about right now in your financial plan. Interest rate hikes continue and inflation keeps going up. Could it level out at some point? What is the inflation rate that Brian factors into financial plans?

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Communicating With Your Investment Advisor

Mullooly Asset Management

In this week’s podcast, Tom and Casey discuss how crucial communication is for the investment advisor-client relationship. We take a different investment approach when money is needed in the short-term vs. growing it over the long-term. Things will change over the course of your life, that’s why we believe in ongoing investment management and financial […] In this week’s podcast, Tom and Casey discuss how crucial communication is for the investment advisor-client relationship.

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Neither a Crypto Borrower nor a Lender Be

Aleph

Image credit: Diverse Stock Photos || Would that those shiny coins were the real thing. Metal coins are real. Code, not so. As I have said before, look at the underlying economics of an investment rather than its external form. It doesn’t matter whether it is public or private. The form of an investment does not affect its returns, for the most part.

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Roadmap For Financial Planning

Yardley Wealth Management

The post Roadmap For Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Roadmap for financial planning When I say that being a financial advisor is a lot like being a therapist, you probably think I’m joking. In fact, there’s a lot more overlap between the two professions than you might imagine! We all have different values and emotions around money.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Start-up Hubly Already Named Finalist in Wealth Management Industry Awards 2022 | Hubly

Hubly

New entrant to the Wealth Management Industry, Hubly, announced as finalist in the Workflow Automation – Business Support Systems category for the Wealth Management Industry Awards.

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Group Investing - What are the Keys to Sucess & How to Avoid Pitfalls

The Richer Geek

Today, we have Travis Smith, he’s the Founder and CEO of Tribevest, a platform that makes it easy to invest as a group and do deals together in as little as 48 hours. He started his career with Morgan Stanley but realized the most direct path to wealth and financial freedom wasn’t as an individual. The path is as a group, as a tribe. Travis is obsessed with building a platform that standardizes, streamlines, and ultimately de-risks group investing.

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Choosing the Right 401(k) for Your Employees & Your Business

James Hendries

Implementing a 401(k) plan for your employees is good business. It means you’re thinking strategically, that you care for your employees, and are focused on the long-term health of your company. Implementing a retirement plan: Can help you attract and retain top talent. May make you eligible for tax credits. 1. Can allow you to deduct contributions to employee 401(k)s as business expenses.

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2 Potential Changes Retirement Investors Should be Aware of

Mullooly Asset Management

In this week’s video, Casey discusses changes to retirement accounts that **could** happen in the near future. If you save for retirement in a 401(k) or IRA, you’ll want to get these potential changes on your radar. We could see the age to begin RMDs pushed back and the allowance of certain penalty-free emergency withdrawals. […].

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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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Why Clients Leave Their Financial Advisors and How to Prevent it | Hubly

Hubly

Have you ever wondered why clients leave their financial advisors? What if your actions are preventing you from retaining clients? Learn how you may be losing your client's trust and how to fix it.

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Episode #426: The Best of 1H22 – Zeihan, Grantham, Zelman, Bloomstran, Ilmanen, Arnold, Baker, Grice, Valiante & Ariely

Meb Faber Research

Episode #426: The Best of 1H22 – Zeihan, Grantham, Zelman, Bloomstran, Ilmanen, Arnold, Baker, Grice, Valiante & Ariely Run-Time: 46:25 Guests: John Arnold, Whitney Baker, Jeremy Grantham, Ivy Zelman, Gio Valiante, Dylan Grice, Antti Ilmanen, Chris Bloomstran, Peter Zeihan, & Dan Ariely Summary: Today we’re looking back at some of our most popular episode in […].

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Acquaint Grown Children with Your Financial Affairs

James Hendries

Many parents may feel it is unnecessary to inform their adult children about their personal, financial affairs. However, as your children grow older, it can work to your advantage—and that of your entire family— to share with them key financial, medical, and estate planning information. An awareness of important information, and knowing where to locate relevant documents, can help your grown children take appropriate and timely action if a sudden death or catastrophic illness were to occur.

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Four Things I Want My Daughter to Know by High School Graduation

MainStreet Financial Planning

It’s graduation season and I’ve been thinking about the lack of personal finance education in the schools. Here are 4 things I think that every person graduating from high school needs to know by graduation. Banking – We should know how to interact with a bank or credit union, open an account(s) and use the account(s) wisely, tracking what goes in and out of the accounts.

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Banking on Loyalty: Holistic Financial Advice for Unparalleled Business Growth

Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor

During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.

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How to Talk to Your Family About Your Estate Plan and Avoid Complicating Their Grief

Carson Wealth

Sarah Duey . I once had clients with only one daughter. They created a trust for only their grandchild without ever telling their daughter why. . As the trustees, we worked with this daughter, because her child was still a minor. There were hard feelings — a lot of wondering why her parents had skipped her in their estate planning. . Grieving our loved ones is hard enough without adding extra emotions.

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Regular Bookkeeping vs Construction Company Bookkeeping: What’s the Difference?

Steve Feinberg

Every business needs a strong bookkeeping system at its core to account for the everyday variables that make a business profitable— taxes and fees , payroll, expenses, etc. Bookkeeping is a highly specific task, and it’s understandable that not every business owner would know how to, or would even want to, take on the job themselves. When it comes to construction companies, though, bookkeeping is even more important due to the highly variable nature of what makes individual jobs, and constructio

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Asking Family or Friends to Invest in Your Business

James Hendries

Entrepreneurs who are starting a new business or expanding an established business are often advised to look to family members or friends when seeking financing for their venture. After all, who is more likely to have confidence in your ability to succeed and in your ability to turn a profit on their investment than the people closest to you? But, mixing business and personal matters can put you in some tight spots, potentially imperiling not only your professional prospects, but also your most