MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $176,100 from $168,600. The individual tax brackets for ordinary income have been adjusted by inflation. On average, tax parameters that are adjusted for inflation will increase about 2.80%.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Still others may choose a hybrid model, combining AUM fees with additional charges for other services like tax planning. Pricing the impact of financial planning can be challenging, because many of its benefits – like peace of mind – are intangible, compelling in value but difficult to match with an exact price.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 28, 2024

(advisorperspectives.com) Advisers A plan for onboarding client service associates. kitces.com) Tax-loss harvesting is going long-short. advisorperspectives.com) Financial planning CAN change lives. bloomberg.com) How should consumers think about the cost of an adviser? kitces.com) How long-term care insurance went away.

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Wealth Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

You’ve paid Social Security taxes over the course of your working life and you’ve earned these benefits. Many retirees and others collecting Social Security wonder about the tax treatment of their benefit. The answer to the question in the title is that your Social Security benefits may be subject to taxes.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

podcasts.apple.com) Taxes A year-end tax planning checklist. kindnessfp.com) How to think about taxes in early retirement. greatergood.berkeley.edu) The laws of financial health are pretty simple. marknewfield.substack.com) How to look for holes in your financial plan.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

However, by creating a systematic annual process to monitor and update client plans based on seasons, not only can advisors save time and work more efficiently, but they can also communicate the value of ongoing financial planning services to prospects and clients more effectively.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Taxes are a central component of financial planning. Almost every financial planning issue – whether it is retirement, investments, cash flow, insurance, or estate planning – has tax considerations, and advisors provide a great deal of value in helping clients minimize their overall tax burden.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Over the last 60 years, the top Federal marginal tax bracket has steadily decreased from over 90% in the 1950s and 60s to 'just' 37% today. While it's true that the top marginal tax rate has decreased dramatically since the mid-20th century, the difference in the actual tax paid by most Americans has been far more modest.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As December unfolds, it’s easy to overlook year-end tax planning amid the holiday hustle. However, dedicating a few moments now can lead to significant savings come tax season. To help you retain more of your hard-earned money and reduce your tax liability, consider these five strategic moves before the year concludes.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g., by tailoring client data-gathering worksheets to focus on the information that is relevant to a client’s tax situation).

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Advisors may also introduce tax-advantaged approaches that add value in multiple ways – for example, helping grandparents set up donor-advised funds that support future generations while creating tax benefits. Read More.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 21, 2024

David Tepp, founder and CEO of Tepp Wealth Management, discusses how he uses his CPA background to center financial planning for clients of his $130 million AUM firm.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Tax-loss harvesting – i.e., selling investments at a loss to capture a tax deduction while re-investing the proceeds to maintain market exposure – is a popular strategy for financial advisors to increase their clients’ after-tax investment returns. With these three tools (i.e.,

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 7, 2024

That's because, depending on the beneficiaries' individual situations, different types of assets will have different tax characteristics when inherited, which might make particular assets better or worse for different beneficiaries depending on their tax circumstances.

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Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This week, Orion announced they were making it easier for those in need of free financial planning to find help, TIFIN and Morningstar partnered to enhance their AI-powered distribution platform and eMoney responded to recently-passed legislation with tax planning upgrades.

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Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Freelancing is liberating, but without a solid financial plan, it can also be unpredictable. As a freelancer, you juggle not only your craft but also your finances, taxes, and retirement planning. That’s where financial planning for freelancers comes in. Plan for taxes ahead of time 4.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

apolloacademy.com) How higher property taxes would help unlock the housing market. bloomberg.com) Financial disasters Another case where reaching for yield can be disastrous. axios.com) Financial planning A financial plan can help you navigate forks in the road. wsj.com) 10 facts about the U.S.

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Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

FP Alpha is transforming financial planning with AI-driven automation and scenario modeling, making advanced planning accessible and efficient for advisors and their clients.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

mrmoneymustache.com) Why you need to account for your Treasury income on your state taxes. humbledollar.com) Personal finance Two questions to ask if you need to re-prioritize your financial plan. timmaurer.com) Financial influencers are not looking out for your best interests. Developers are taking note.

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International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 12, 2025

Understand taxes: Capital gains, dividend taxes, and exit loads can eat into your returnsplan accordingly. Final Thoughts: The Path to Financial Security Starts Today Smart financial planning isnt about giving up the things you enjoyits about making informed decisions that align with your goals.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

Tax season can feel overwhelming, whether you’re filing for the first time or you’ve been doing it for years. Should you tackle your taxes on your own, or is it time to bring in a professional? Lets explore the pros and cons of DIY tax preparation and when seeking expert help might be the right move.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 11, 2024

(podcasts.apple.com) Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Tom Idzorek and Paul Kaplan about their new book "Lifetime Financial Advice: A Personalized Optimal Multilevel Approach." sites.libsyn.com) Peter Lazaroff on some year-end tax strategies. wsj.com) Why some wealthy Americans simply fail to file their taxes.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 3, 2024

Get Help with Tax Planning Tax planning is a critical component of financial management. Proper tax planning can save your business money and ensure compliance with regulations. More importantly, be prepared to pay the proper taxes throughout the year.

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Wealth Management

JULY 11, 2024

Earned Wealth, founded in 2021, offers medical professionals advice on financial planning, tax planning, wealth management and investing on one interconnected platform.

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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 5, 2025

humbledollar.com) There is no 'right answer' in financial planning. contessacapitaladvisors.com) Taxes How to get an IRS PIN. (ofdollarsanddata.com) Uncertainty There's always something else to worry about. timmaurer.com) Uncertainty can't be cured, only mitigated. wsj.com) What Form 1098-T is for.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 18, 2025

Create a financial plan (then stick to it). Be tax-aware. Recognize your advantages (and take advantage of them). If you need help, find someone who is a fiduciary to work with. Index (mostly). Own a broad set of low-cost equity indices for the best long-term results. E Own bonds for income and to offset stock volatility.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 20, 2022

This could include planning for how their expenses will change during the sabbatical as well as simulating how the sabbatical will impact their financial picture going forward.

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Your Richest Life

MARCH 12, 2025

The tax deadline is next month, and if youre like most Americans, you are still preparing to file. Standard and Itemized Deduction for filing 2024 Taxes For the 2024 tax year, the standard deduction increased to $29,200 for married filing jointly, $14,600 for single filers and married filing separately, and $21,900 for heads of household.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 7, 2025

This weeks Tax Advisor news roundup covers key updates for financial professionals. Last but not least, we have a rundown of the IRSs ‘Dirty Dozen’ tax scams for 2025. Wealth Taxes in Europe, 2025 ( Cristina Enache , Tax Foundation) Net wealth taxes are recurrent taxes on an individuals wealth, net of debt.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In this environment, financial advisors have the opportunity to add value for their clients not only by giving a clear explanation about the current status of Social Security and the potential legislative changes that could improve its solvency, but also by modeling what (realistic) changes would mean for their clients' financial plans.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 9, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey indicates that clients of financial advisors are more confident than others about their financial preparedness for retirement and are more likely to have a financial plan in place that can weather the ups (..)

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 15, 2024

citywire.com) Taxes There simply aren't enough tax preparers to go around. obliviousinvestor.com) It's hard to say you are a holistic financial adviser without tax management. city-journal.org) Delayed Social Security claiming requires an explicit bridge plan. riaintel.com) HNW clients want additional services.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Though in practice, while a 1% AUM fee is a common 'starting point' in the industry, the actual fee structure can vary based on the firm's approach; for example, some firms may reduce the fee for high-net-worth clients, or charge an additional fee for separate and additional services (from deeper financial planning to add-ons like tax preparation).

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 18, 2025

What's unique about Ali, though, is the path of how he built an advisory business by helping (high-net-worth) business owners achieve their financial goals while being true to their entrepreneurial mindset and drive (which can sometimes conflict with ‘standard' financial planning advice), which was so successful that he eventually sold his advisory (..)

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It’s a simple, human act – one that seems like it shouldn’t take too much planning to do it correctly. But when does gifting become a tax issue? What do you need to consider about gifting as it relates to your overall estate plan? Taxes on Giving??? Why do you have to pay taxes on money you’re giving away?

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Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

A step-up in basis is a tax advantage for individuals who inherit stocks or other assets, like a home. Understanding step-up in basis at death If youve received an inheritance you may have questions about the tax treatment of certain assets. This increases the tax basis, which determines capital gains or losses when the asset is sold.

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