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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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Tax Planning and Health Insurance Premium Subsidies under the Affordable Care Act

Advisor Perspectives

A matter that can have large impacts on the marginal tax rates faced by individuals who obtain health insurance coverage through the ACA exchanges is the reduction of the tax credits (or subsidies) for health insurance coverage as incomes increase.

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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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One-time and Ongoing Services to Offer Under the Fee-for-Service Model

AdvicePay

Here are some examples of one-time and ongoing services you can offer clients under the fee-for-service model: One-Time Services Ongoing Services Comprehensive Financial Plan Ongoing Financial Planning Second Opinion Engagement Advising on Held-Away Accounts Student Loan Analysis Tax Planning Portfolio Tax Efficiency Review Estate Planning Housing (..)

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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

Retirement planning: Calculate retirement needs and contribute regularly to retirement accounts. Insurance coverage: Evaluate insurance needs for health, life, disability, long-term care and property, ensuring adequate coverage.

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

Health insurance can be instrumental in tackling the escalating costs of healthcare. Insurance serves as a crucial safety net and shields your retirement savings from being depleted by unforeseen medical expenses. Asset diversification is an essential component of effective tax planning.

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Serving Clients at All Stages of the Financial Planning Lifecycle Effectively and Efficiently

eMoney Advisor

Financial Planning Needs: Retirement planning Education and family planning Obtaining appropriate insurance coverage Business and tax planning Significant asset purchases Strategies for Serving Clients in This Stage: Clients at this stage are experiencing life events — both large and small — that will impact their financial planning needs.