Wealth Management EDGE Podcast: Retirement, Annuities and Regulation Unveiled
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Protecting the average retiree in a confusing landscape of investment planning vs. financial planning.
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 18-19)
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 17, 2024
Also in industry news this week: The SEC this week announced a proposed rule that would require RIAs to collect and verify their clients' personal information in an effort to prevent illicit activity, though many firms likely are taking many of these steps already Why larger RIAs and those that have been acquired tend to have worse client and staff (..)
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 14–15)
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Also in industry news this week: While the SEC has had the power to restrict mandatory arbitration clauses in RIA client agreements for more than a decade, an advisory committee meeting this week suggests support for such a measure isn't unanimous CFP Board saw a record number of exam-takers during 2024, reflecting recognition of the professional and (..)
Adviser links: diverse talent
Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Sten Morgan, the founder of Legacy Investment Planning, about better communicating with clients. investmentnews.com) Lifetime income Americans need more help managing retirement income. thinkadvisor.com) Five steps to create a paycheck in retirement.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 4-5)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor this week released its long-awaited "retirement security rule", its latest effort to curb conflicts of interest around retirement savings recommendations. Read More.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 31–September 1)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 30, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent benchmarking study suggests that a number of RIAs are looking to move 'upmarket' and work with wealthier clients by expanding their service menu to include family office services, investment banking, and/or trust (..)
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 26-27)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 25, 2023
Also in industry news this week: The SEC settled its first charges related to its new marketing rule with a firm that advertised 2,700% annual returns A survey suggests that older Americans prefer the term "longevity" to "aging", perhaps informing the way advisors discuss related issues with their clients From there, we have several articles on retirement (..)
Reexamining the Retirement Investment Portfolio
Integrity Financial Planning
OCTOBER 9, 2023
When talking about retirement financial planning, we often take investment strategy at face value. But what does an investment strategy really consist of? An investment strategy is utilized to help your wealth not only retain its value against inflation but hopefully grow as well.
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Jan 14-15)
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 13, 2023
Also in industry news this week: A study suggests that simplification is the top reason consumers combine their investment accounts, signaling that the onboarding process for new advisory client assets is a value-add in itself. How stocks and bonds tend to perform following their biggest down years.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 3-4)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a Federal district court in Texas has put a stay on the effective date of the Department of Labor’s (DoL’s) new Retirement Security Rule (aka “Fiduciary Rule 2.0”),
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Aug. 3-4)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a Federal district court in Texas has put a stay on the effective date of the Department of Labor’s (DoL’s) new Retirement Security Rule (aka “Fiduciary Rule 2.0”),
The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of
WiserAdvisor
MARCH 13, 2024
Achieving financial freedom in retirement requires meticulous planning, dedicated effort, and strategic management. Without a solid plan, you risk drifting without direction. Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Nov 5-6)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While I Bonds have received significant attention during the past year, TIPS could be an attractive alternative for many client situations.
Tips to Save for Retirement
Talon Wealth
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Retirement planning can be intimidating, especially if you need help figuring out where to start. Determine When to Start Saving When it comes to saving for retirement, earlier is almost always better. Create a Budget Creating a budget allows you to track your expenses and ensure you’re saving enough for retirement.
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42% More Likely to Succeed? Write Down Your 10 Financial Goals for 2025!
Dear Mr. Market
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Maximize Retirement Contributions Contribute as much as possible to your 401(k), IRA, or Roth IRA. Review Investment Allocations Markets evolve, and so should your portfolio. Review Investment Allocations Markets evolve, and so should your portfolio. Happy Planning and best to you in 2025! Ready to Tackle 2024?
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The Best Of Weekend Reading 2023: Top 25 Articles You Might Have Missed
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 25, 2023
And as 2023 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight 25 of the most popular and insightful articles that were featured throughout the year (that you might have missed!).
Do You Still Need A Financial Advisor After You Retire?
WiserAdvisor
AUGUST 31, 2023
Financial advisors play a crucial role in assisting you before your retire. They can assess your financial situation, long-term goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences to create personalized strategies. Here are 5 benefits of hiring a financial advisor after you retire: 1.
How to Invest $1 Million Dollars in Today’s Market (Without Blowing It)
Good Financial Cents
AUGUST 11, 2022
I once had a client ask me, “Jeff, if you had a million dollars, how would you invest it?”. The reality is, there are a ton of different strategies I would personally use to invest $1 million dollars, and to help this seed money grow into even more cash over time. Ad Robo-Advisors move with the market to ensure your investments.
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The Reboot and Rebrand of Advisor Today
NAIFA Advisor Today
JANUARY 28, 2025
As a Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Life and Annuities Certified Professional, John advises clients on retirement planning, investment planning, and risk management. His primary focus is to help people align their financial decisions with their values and truths to live enriching lives.
6 Investing Tips for Beginners: Start your Investing Journey
Good Financial Cents
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Most people are well aware that investing is the key to building long-term wealth, yet that doesn’t mean that getting started is easy. In fact, all new investors face a huge learning curve when it comes to figuring out how to invest and where to invest their extra money. So, how do you start investing exactly?
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Women And Investing: 5 Key Tips For Women Investors
Clever Girl Finance
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Women and investing is a topic that doesn’t get mentioned often enough, but it is extremely important. Women’s financial plans are unique, so their investing strategies should be, too. Find out more about women and investing, and discover ideas for creating your own investment plan.
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Is Now a Good Time to Invest? Consider These Factors
Clever Girl Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Is now a good time to invest? I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market. I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market.
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5 Tips to Build an Investment Portfolio for Retirement
WiserAdvisor
JANUARY 3, 2024
Starting your journey of saving for retirement is a pivotal financial goal. But the one thing that remains constant in this advice is that investing is essential to secure a comfortable retirement. Yet, the path to building a robust investment portfolio for retirement can be an intimidating task.
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Market volatility shouldn’t derail retirement goals
Nationwide Financial
DECEMBER 7, 2022
For people nearing retirement, these challenges can be even more daunting. A market downturn at the start of retirement, hitting portfolio values when retirees begin to take account withdrawals, can be unsettling, even for seasoned investors. Many near-retirees see their highest portfolio values just before retirement.
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What’s The Best Thing To Do With Inherited Money?
Darrow Wealth Management
AUGUST 30, 2022
Inheriting money or taxable investment accounts has some big benefits. Jump-starting (or catching up on) retirement savings by investing the money in a brokerage account. Developing an asset allocation and investment plan that suits you , which may be different than who left you the inheritance. What not to do?
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Why You Should Avoid Focusing on Retirement Taxes
Talon Wealth
AUGUST 26, 2023
We all know retirement is an important milestone that requires careful planning. Of course, one of the most important aspects of retirement planning is managing retirement taxes. Taxes can significantly impact the amount of money you’ll have for retirement. This can be a mistake.
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Why You Should Avoid Focusing on Retirement Taxes
Talon Wealth
OCTOBER 26, 2023
We all know retirement is an important milestone that requires careful planning. Of course, one of the most important aspects of retirement planning is managing retirement taxes. Taxes can significantly impact the amount of money you’ll have for retirement. This can be a mistake.
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How do Financial Advisors Help in the Accumulation of Retirement Income?
WiserAdvisor
DECEMBER 15, 2023
According to a survey, a significant majority of Americans, approximately 80%, share the common notion that the point of working hard in your adult life is so you can enjoy a nice retirement. After years of dedicated labor and hard work, the prospect of a peaceful retirement appeals to everyone.
Retirement Planning: What Will Work Best for You?
Your Richest Life
APRIL 15, 2024
Do you have a plan in place for your retirement? For many people, the extent of their retirement planning includes signing up for the plan at work – which is often more of a starting point than a comprehensive retirement plan. Some 457 plans can allow for Roth contributions and in-plan rollovers.
What Are I-Bonds? Plus Creative Ways To Include Them In Your Investment Plan
Gen Y Planning
JUNE 1, 2022
Does investing in I-bonds make sense as part of your strategy? Bonds also generate income, making them a flexible part of your long-term cash flow plan. While bonds are an essential component of investing, it’s important to note that inflation and bonds typically don’t get along, which isn’t good news for today’s investors.
What is Goal-Based Investing?
WiserAdvisor
MARCH 30, 2023
With the several investment strategies available to us, choosing one that suits your unique investment objectives can be confusing. A goal-based investing approach is one such strategy. Consider consulting with a professional financial advisor who can help you understand whether a goal-based investing approach is right for you.
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Goldman: Younger Investors Positioning Plans for Retirement
Advisor Perspectives
JUNE 8, 2024
New data from Goldman Sachs reports that younger generations of investors are using more personal investment plans to prepare for retirement.
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Identifying the four stages of transition for widows
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
JULY 21, 2022
Help her focus on immediate needs, pay bills, monitor cash flow and review her investment portfolio. This is the time to do comprehensive financial planning: retirement planning, investment planning, tax planning and estate planning.
What To Do With The Money From The Sale Of Your Business
Darrow Wealth Management
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Deciding how to allocate and invest the proceeds after the sale of your company is a big decision that requires careful planning. If you are expecting a sudden windfall , develop a plan to allocate the proceeds and reinvest in your future. Are you planning to retire? Create a formal financial plan.
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Finding Your Best Investing Strategy
Your Richest Life
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Your ideal investing strategy will be unique to you: your life phase, goals and risk tolerance will all play a role in informing your “ideal” methodology. Here are some steps to nailing down your best investing strategy: Finding Your Best Investing Strategy Tip #1: Figure Out Your Goals Your goals are a great place to start.
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How To Invest $100K? 4 Investment Ideas
Clever Girl Finance
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
But while the extra wealth might be helpful to your financial situation, you likely still have a lot of questions and may be wondering how to invest $100k. How should I invest $100,000 to make $1 million? How should I invest $100,000 to make $1 million? How can I invest $100k to create passive income?
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DIY Money Management vs. Hiring a Professional For Your Financial Needs
WiserAdvisor
AUGUST 26, 2022
DIY financial planning can be a great way to control your finances and ensure that your money is being managed in the way you want. Planned DIY can help you identify risky investments, manage cash flow and debts and maximize profits. Plan wisely for your retirement. You are new to investing.
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Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques
Yardley Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
The post Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques In our last piece, we introduced some of the tools of the tax-planning trade. It begins with your investment techniques, which we’ll cover today.
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Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques
Yardley Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
The post Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques. In our last piece, we introduced some of the tools of the tax-planning trade. It begins with your investment techniques, which we’ll cover today. . Leading with Tax-Wise Investing.
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Halftime Reading
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
The point is to understand that a portfolio that is valid for a long term investment plan will have periods where it lags in a frustrating manner. They are not intended to constitute legal, tax, securities or investment advice or a recommended course of action in any given situation.
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Stop Overlooking These Valuable Workplace Benefits
Carson Wealth
OCTOBER 6, 2022
I have two friends, both in education, who literally threw away their 403(b) enrollment forms because they didn’t understand what the tax-sheltered retirement plan was. 1. Employer match on 401(k) plans. There’s not a lot of mystery surrounding the 401(k) retirement and savings investment plan.
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Workable Wealth Investing Series: What Investment Strategies Should I Use?
Workable Wealth
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Welcome back to the second part of our investment lexicon series. Now it’s time to look at some key tools to keep in mind when investing in the stock market. . Building on diversification, asset allocation is an investment strategy that builds your portfolio by weighing an adequate amount of risk for your goals.
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Retirement Expectations vs. Reality 2022
The Financial Literates
MARCH 18, 2022
If you have crossed your thirties or forties, then sometimes you must have probably found yourself dreaming about post-retirement life. You might have questions like: Where will you live – same home/city or somewhere else? How much are you going to travel? How are you going to spend and enjoy the luxuries?
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Retirement Expectations vs. Reality 2022
The Financial Literates
MARCH 18, 2022
If you have crossed your thirties or forties, then sometimes you must have probably found yourself dreaming about post-retirement life. You might have questions like: Where will you live – same home/city or somewhere else? How much are you going to travel? How are you going to spend and enjoy the luxuries?
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