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Adviser links: estate uncertainty

Abnormal Returns

kitces.com) Estate planning Estate plans are a big lift for everyone, including advisers themselves. kindnessfp.com) Why clients need to organize their digital assets for estate planning purposes. wealthmanagement.com) The number of cash balance plans are on the rise. abnormalreturns.com)

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Adviser links: curiosity and restraint

Abnormal Returns

(kitces.com) Peter Lazaroff talks with Christine Benz about the most overlooked parts of a retirement plan. riabiz.com) The battle over online estate planning is only heating up. peterlazaroff.com) Charles Schwab Despite some trepidation, Charles Schwab ($SCHW) is inching toward offering spot crypto trading.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 30–December 1)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: While many financial advisors are paying close attention to the potential extension of sunsetting measures within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in the coming year, legislation related to retirement savings could be on Congress' agenda as well Fidelity is planning to change the default for its existing RIA non-retirement (..)

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Personal finance links: a psychological decision

Abnormal Returns

(morningstar.com) Dan Haylett talks with Eric Brotman, who is the founder and CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, about retirement as 'graduation.' humansvsretirement.com) Estate planning Why you should update your estate plans periodically. wsj.com) Retirement Some reasons to go back to work after retiring.

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How to Make Charitable Giving Part of Your Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

Give Through Your Estate Plan When people sit down to work out their estate plan, I often start the conversation with a tongue-in-cheek question. An irrevocable trust can be a great estate planning technique that helps you avoid tax losses when the money is passed on and take a tax benefit now. government.

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Estate Planning 101

Integrity Financial Planning

Understand the basics first, and then create an estate plan. Wills and trusts are both important estate planning tools with important differences. Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you create a financial plan for your retirement and the future. A Will vs. a Trust.

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Optimizing The Planning Process To Address Challenges For Clients Who Are 1 Year Away From Retirement

Nerd's Eye View

Subsequent meetings build on this foundation by providing clarity on financial data and priorities, introducing actionable strategies such as retirement income guardrails, and stress testing plans to ensure they remain sustainable under various scenarios.