article thumbnail

10 Biggest Ideas in “How NOT to Invest”

The Big Picture

Economic Innumeracy : Some individuals experience math anxiety, but it only takes a bit of insight to navigate the many ways numbers can mislead us. We evolved in an arithmetic world, so we are unprepared for the exponential math of finance. Create a financial plan (then stick to it). Bad Numbers : 4. It boils down to context.

Investing 317
article thumbnail

Adviser links: exciting plans

Abnormal Returns

(citywire.com) Creative Planning is getting creative to retain former United Capital advisers. theirrelevantinvestor.com) Taxes Why clients need to start planning now for the coming dip in the estate tax exemption. riaintel.com) Selling a service, like financial planning, is different than selling a product.

Planning 264
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Helping Clients Grasp Abstract Retirement Income Strategies With Historical Market Visualization

Nerd's Eye View

For many financial advisors, a core part of the retirement planning process involves simulating whether the client's assets will last through retirement. For example, when clients can see how their plan might have fared during a historical market downturn they already recognize, it becomes easier to imagine how they might respond and adapt.

article thumbnail

Adviser links: objectives and aspirations

Abnormal Returns

riabiz.com) Creative Planning is exploring its custody options. investmentnews.com) Research The problematic math of passing down generational wealth. blogs.cfainstitute.org) How life events affect retirement planning. investmentecosystem.com) Reflections on eight years of running a financial planning practice.

Math 287
article thumbnail

Personal finance links: misunderstanding risk

Abnormal Returns

(vox.com) Retirement savings The math behind tcontributing to your 401(k) plan. rationalwalk.com) How to fix 401(k) plans for the modern workforce. wsj.com) Estate planning Some Boomers are clinging to their wealth too tightly. awealthofcommonsense.com) Every adult needs an estate plan. signaturefd-3437664.hs-sites.com)

article thumbnail

Adviser links: sustainable niches

Abnormal Returns

(kitces.com) On the math of purchasing wealth management leads. thinkadvisor.com) Why aren't 529 plans more popular? riabiz.com) How to know if your niche is sustainable. kitces.com) The kinds of services a 'personal CFO' provides a wealth client.

article thumbnail

Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

humbledollar.com) Why planning in retirement is so challenging. humbledollar.com) Doing the math on a hybrid vs. conventional ICE. (downtownjoshbrown.com) What's driving stock market returns? awealthofcommonsense.com) 11 financial mistakes to avoid including 'Not carrying umbrella coverage.'

Math 283