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Sunday links: fast pivots

Abnormal Returns

bilello.blog) Strategy Why so many Americans think their house is the best investment. awealthofcommonsense.com) Every investment plan needs some room for error. nytimes.com) Taxes Tax filing companies are lining up against the IRS offering a free filing option.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 9-10)

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The Best Of Weekend Reading 2023: Top 25 Articles You Might Have Missed

Nerd's Eye View

We start with several articles on retirement planning: Data showing where American retirees currently stand, from their average net worth to how they spend each hour of the day How, according to a recent study, delaying Social Security benefits typically leads to greater lifetime wealth than claiming benefits early in order to reduce portfolio withdrawals (..)

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Considering Tax Loss Harvesting? What You Need to Know First

Carson Wealth

As the tax year draws to a close, many high-income investors will look to reposition their portfolios to intentionally generate losses as a way to offset gains — an investment strategy known as tax loss harvesting. A net neutral tax position. What Is Tax Loss Harvesting? How Tax Loss Harvesting Works.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 25–26)

Nerd's Eye View

Nonetheless, given the scale and brand awareness of the wirehouses, and as their own use of fee-based models increases (as opposed to primarily relying on commissions from selling products), competition for clients (and advisors) will likely remain stiff going forward, even amidst the favorable trends for RIAs Also in industry news this week: A recent (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 8-9)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Nov 5-6)

Nerd's Eye View

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. ” to pass by the end of the year, while passage of other proposed tax measures appears to be less likely.