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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 28–29)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: According to a recent survey, advisors are putting an increasing share of client assets into model portfolios, allowing for customization and time savings that advisors appear to be using to provide more comprehensive planning services RIA M&A deal volume saw an annual record in 2024 as a lower cost of capital, (..)

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy. These pillars provide a comprehensive framework for building a resilient and sustainable plan. Health insurance can be instrumental in tackling the escalating costs of healthcare.

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8 Financial Planning Tips for Small Business Owners

Carson Wealth

Develop a risk management plan to implement strategies that minimize or eliminate risks, and protect your business with appropriate insurance coverage, such as liability, property and business interruption insurance. Get Help with Tax Planning Tax planning is a critical component of financial management.

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5 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes

Carson Wealth

Your retirement income plan may be sending up bubbles, too, whether around Social Security, retirement account distributions, taxes or somewhere else – and these holes need to be patched up right away. So, to help your retirement plan be more airtight, let’s look at a few of the common leaks.

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Year-End Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

As we look forward to 2023, the IRS recently announced that the contribution limits for employer-sponsored retirement plans are going up. You may want to review your contribution amounts and adjust for January payrolls if your goal is to maximize funding your retirement plan contributions. . Insurance Amounts .

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How HSAs Can Help With Your Retirement Planning

Fortune Financial

The employer or plan participant can contribute pre-tax dollars into this account to pay for out-of-pocket health expenses. Check out our retirement planning playlist for tips on receiving the most from your benefits. What Can You Use HSA Savings For In Retirement?

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The Battle of Advice: ChatGPT vs. a Financial Advisor on Retirement Planning

WiserAdvisor

This advanced language processing technology has also greatly impacted the financial advisory sector, prompting a critical question: Can ChatGPT replace human financial advisors in retirement planning? Personalized guidance, empathy, and a deep contextual understanding are integral to effective retirement planning.