Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 4-5)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of
WiserAdvisor
MARCH 13, 2024
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. Diversification lies at the heart of investment planning. It also minimizes errors and oversights.
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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 (..)
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 (..)
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 (..)
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 (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.
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!).
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. You can use multiple accounts to help boost your savings.
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.
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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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.
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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42% More Likely to Succeed? Write Down Your 10 Financial Goals for 2025!
Dear Mr. Market
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Review Investment Allocations Markets evolve, and so should your portfolio. Remember: investing isnt about timing the market, its about time in the market. For 2025, the IRS has increased contribution limitsdont miss out. And if youre over 50, catch-up contributions are your new best friend.
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Is COVID-19 affecting your Retirement Planning? Here’s what you should do.
Yardley Wealth Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The post Is COVID-19 affecting your Retirement Planning? Is COVID-19 affecting your Retirement Planning? Retirement Planning Financial Planning Risk. Over their lifetimes, most people have heard warnings and advice from retirement advisors about various aspects of their plans.
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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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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An Insight into Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs
International College of Financial Planning
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
There is great demand for Investment Advisor professionals in India and here we look at the various Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs that you can take. The demand for Investment Advisors has been constantly rising over the last two decades. Types of Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs.
Retirement Planning Tips: How Much an Average Person 65 and Older Spends Every Month
WiserAdvisor
JANUARY 16, 2024
This data can serve as a baseline for tailoring your retirement plan, taking into account factors such as inflation, your current age, and your desired retirement age. Tip 3: Avoid emotional investing to avoid pitfalls Investors’ sentiments tend to sway with market cycles.
How Much Should I Be Saving in My 20s?
Carson Wealth
DECEMBER 1, 2022
CFP ® , Director of Consumer Investment Research. Invest in Yourself and Your Human Capital. Plus, investing in yourself early sets you up for higher lifetime earnings and the potential for building greater lifetime wealth. The earlier you invest in yourself, the earlier you will begin building additional wealth.
Tax-Efficient Investment Strategies: Minimizing Liability for High Earners
Carson Wealth
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Understanding Tax Liability in Investment Planning To optimize your portfolios performance, it’s crucial to consider tax liability alongside investment gains. In my opinion, income taxes, capital gains taxes, and estate taxes are the most important categories for investment planning. What Is Tax Liability?
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Strategies for Navigating the Financial Services Industry With John D. Richardson
NAIFA Advisor Today
DECEMBER 20, 2023
As a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) and a Life and Annuities Certified Professional (LACP), John advises clients on retirement planning, investment planning, and risk management. He serves as a NAIFA leader and has held several leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels.
Why You Should Avoid Focusing on Retirement Taxes
Talon Wealth
AUGUST 26, 2023
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. As such, you must be aware of any tax implications arising from your investments during your working years.
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Why You Should Avoid Focusing on Retirement Taxes
Talon Wealth
OCTOBER 26, 2023
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. As such, you must be aware of any tax implications arising from your investments during your working years.
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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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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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Financial Planning for the Latino Community
Tobias Financial
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Additionally, financial habits such as lower contributions to retirement plans and reliance on tangible assets pose unique challenges. Despite the positive statistics, disparities in income, workplace discrimination, and lower inheritance rates persist, impacting long-term wealth accumulation.
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? Put the plan into action.
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Market volatility shouldn’t derail retirement goals
Nationwide Financial
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Many near-retirees see their highest portfolio values just before retirement. Due to shorter investment horizons, these investors have less time to recover from portfolio losses. How should investors respond after this year’s cycle of market volatility has diminished investment returns?
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How Often Should You Rebalance Your 401(k)?
Darrow Wealth Management
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Rebalancing your 401(k) and investment portfolio is an important part of a successful investment strategy. Without periodic rebalancing, your investment mix will change as the market fluctuates, falling out of alignment with your target investment mix. As you approach retirement, managing risk is even more important.
How Much Should I Have Saved in My 40s?
Carson Wealth
JANUARY 17, 2023
CFP ® , Director of Consumer Investment Research . And as you think about retirement and long-term goals, they feel more tangible than they did twenty years ago. Discretionary expenses include money spent traveling, eating out, contributing to savings and retirement plans or occasional purchases and upgrades.
An Exclusive Talk on New Certified Financial Planner (CFPCM) Certification With Mr Arun Thukral, Former MD & CEO – Axis Securities
International College of Financial Planning
JANUARY 18, 2023
Arun Thukral, New CFP Framework is different from other financial courses as it focuses on the practical aspects of financial planning. CFP course covers topics such as investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and tax planning. What new CFP course cover?
Structured Product Benefits
Park Place Financial
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Retirement Structured Product Benefits Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Discover some of the benefits of structured products and their value for investment. These pre-packaged investments usually feature assets connected to interest and an additional. similarly to traditional investments.
Why Certified Financial planners are the 1st choice Globally for Personal Assets Management
International College of Financial Planning
JULY 30, 2022
Earning the CFP designation requires a rigorous course of study covering investment planning, income taxation, retirement planning and risk management. A Person who completes the CFP course is qualified to provide financial planning services to those with a high degree of financial responsibility.
4 Financial Strategies to Leverage if your Portfolio is Worth Millions
Park Place Financial
MARCH 10, 2022
FINANCIAL PLANNING 4 Financial Strategies to Leverage if your Portfolio is Worth Millions Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Financial planning investment strategies can be found at every corner of the Internet, but not all advice applies to every person. Diversify your Investment Portfolio.
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CFP® Certification Course: From Novice to Expert in Holistic Financial Planning
International College of Financial Planning
APRIL 25, 2024
This certification is recognized globally and showcases a deep, systematic understanding of personal financial management, including investment planning, risk management, tax planning, and retirement planning. Compared to investment advisors, CFP® offer a more comprehensive service.
How do Financial Advisors Help in the Accumulation of Retirement Income?
WiserAdvisor
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Consider consulting with a professional financial advisor who can help you understand and employ suitable retirement investment strategies based on your income, age, and retirement expectations. This article explores different ways in which financial advisors can help you with wealth accumulation for retirement.
Why is Market Volatility Important?
Park Place Financial
MARCH 16, 2022
INVESTMENTS Why is Market Volatility Important? While markets usually fluctuate incrementally without much impact on investments, sometimes they change drastically. This market volatility poses a significant risk for investors, but it also offers insights that can help them make wiser investment decisions. Industry Changes.
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Crypto – just a rock, or a good investment? (debate got wild)
Sara Grillo
APRIL 10, 2023
Today we’re gonna WAKA WAKA BREAK IT DOWN to the question, “Is crypto a good investment or is it as valueless as a rock?” Is crypto a good investment, or does it suck? Wright: So if gold is something a client could be invested in and potentially suitably recommended by an advisor, what is the argument against Bitcoin?
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Rich vs. Wealthy: What’s the Difference?
Good Financial Cents
APRIL 10, 2023
Online Stockbrokers will guide you with their vast knowledge, so you can wisely invest your hard-earned dollars. This was partly due to the fact they weren’t saving or investing much at all, but it was also due to the massive amount of debt they had. Ad Invest as little or as much as you want with a Robinhood portfolio.
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Market Moves: Tariffs, AI, and the Push-Pull of Prices
Tobias Financial
MARCH 12, 2025
International investments have offered opportunities, fixed income has helped manage risk, and certain sectors have remained resilient. As companies adjust, the market experiences periods of volatility as investors react to these changes. Through it all, diversification continues to provide stability.
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Crafting a Legacy: The Road to Financial Advisory Mastery
International College of Financial Planning
JANUARY 15, 2024
Curriculum and Faculty: The Pillars of Excellence The financial planning curriculum focuses on investment strategy, taxation, retirement planning, insurance, portfolio management and estate planning, and. Career Prospects After completing financial planning courses , many career paths unfolded.
How to invest 1 million dollars in the current market
WiserAdvisor
MARCH 2, 2023
Investing an amount as big as a million dollars can be a big decision. As the world continues to recover from the pandemic and economies stabilize, the investment landscape is evolving rapidly. Here are some tips on where to invest 1 million dollars to ensure long-term financial security and stability.
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Integrated Diploma in Wealth Management: A Comprehensive Program for Aspiring Wealth Managers
International College of Financial Planning
MARCH 31, 2023
Wealth management involves a range of financial services as an investment, finance, real estate, tax, and risk management. Wealth managers work closely with their clients to understand their unique financial situations, risk tolerance, and investment goals to develop customized solutions that meet their needs.
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