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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 11–12)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the "Social Security Fairness Act" was signed into law this week, eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provisions, which previously reduced the Social Security benefits (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 8-9)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

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What Are I-Bonds? Plus Creative Ways To Include Them In Your Investment Plan

Gen Y Planning

Does investing in I-bonds make sense as part of your strategy? When you buy a bond, you give a loan to the company or government. government, so they’re one of the safest bond securities on the market. Another exciting application of I-bonds is for your child’s education fund (as the government hoped for).

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

This article will discuss the five pillars of retirement planning and why they are a critical component of your retirement plan. At its core, investment planning ensures that your financial resources are strategically allocated to various asset classes in accordance with your risk tolerance and investment objectives.

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How Financial Professionals can Help Clients Save for College: 529 Plans

Nationwide Financial

Talking to your clients about their children or grandchildren’s college plans as well as their own financial goals can help when deciding what type of 529 plan in which to invest. Plans also vary by state, so location will come into play when choosing between plans.

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An Exclusive Talk on New Certified Financial Planner (CFPCM) Certification With Mr Arun Thukral, Former MD & CEO – Axis Securities

International College of Financial Planning

Mr. Arun Thukral explained the benefits of CFP that are: It helps CFPs better understand the financial planning process and the regulations and guidelines governing it. The new framework provides CFPs with the tools and techniques necessary to develop comprehensive financial plans for their clients. What new CFP course cover?

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Why is Market Volatility Important?

Park Place Financial

Multiple aspects impact how businesses operate, from the government to the weather. Some of the most common elements that influence market volatility include: Government Regulation. Sometimes, a speech from a government representative alone can cause changes to stock market prices. Follow Your Long-Term Investment Plan.