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Government Spending Is Out of Control! LOL

The Big Picture

Let’s delve into a case in point of Coase’s theorem: If you wanted to peddle the narrative that government spending is out of control, you might present a chart like the one above, which is an exact replica of a chart that appeared recently in a piece of research from a major Wall St. investment firm. How can this be?

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“How Much More Will I Get?”: Calculating The Impact Of WEP And GPO’s Repeal On Social Security Benefits

Nerd's Eye View

Notably, estimating benefits in this way isn't a simple 'back-of-the-envelope' calculation, given the complexity of the rules determining the calculation of Social Security retirement, spousal, and survivor benefits.

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What WEP/GPO Repeal Means for Retirement Planning

Wealth Management

The repeal of the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision is creating major ripple effects for state employees and public sector professionals nearing retirement.

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Small Business Retirement Plans – SEP-IRA vs. Solo 401(k)

The Chicago Financial Planner

One of the best tax deductions for a small business owner is funding a retirement plan. Beyond any tax deduction you are saving for your own retirement. You deserve a comfortable retirement. If you don’t plan for your own retirement who will? Two popular small business retirement plans are the SEP-IRA and Solo 401(k).

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To Fix Retirement Crisis, Give Every Baby $10,000

Wealth Management

The US government has plenty of both. Most workers lack the money and time to invest enough in the stock market.

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FSI Preps for Court Battle With DOL Over Fiduciary Rule

Wealth Management

The Institute will again take the Labor Department to court if it does not withdraw or “substantially improve” the rule governing advisors to retirement accounts, according to CEO Dale Brown.

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Adviser links: building an enduring franchise

Abnormal Returns

standarddeviationspod.com) Frazer Rice talks with Megan Gorman quthor of "All the Presidents' Money: How the Men who Governed America Governed Their Money." riabiz.com) Charles Schwab Charles Schwab ($SCHW) CEO Wal Bettinger is retiring. frazerrice.com) Creative Planning TPG just bought a big stake in Creative Planning.