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Values, Purpose, Action: A 3-Part Approach To Establish A “Statement Of Financial Purpose” And Unlock Deeper, More Meaningful Planning Conversations With Clients

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Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning. Typically, these values fall into 2 categories: realized values, which are already present in a client's life, and aspirational values, which represent qualities they want to embody.

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Realistic Retirement Planning

The Better Letter

Realistic Retirement Planning My children have consistently (and kindly) remarked about how grateful they are to have been able to graduate (with honors) from fine universities without any debt. Our retirement planning took a hit to do so. Much retirement planning advice focuses on saving more and saving earlier.

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Personal finance links: desired results

Abnormal Returns

(nytimes.com) Retirement Some alternatives to a fixed retirement withdrawal rates. thinkadvisor.com) What makes up the three-legged stool of retirement. theretirementmanifesto.com) Retirement planning is difficult because there are so many things decisions to make. Choose wisely.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 4-5)

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Among other measures, the proposal would amend the current 5-part test that determines fiduciary status for retirement accounts by defining as a fiduciary act a one-time recommendation to roll funds from a company retirement plan to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), strengthen advice standards for independent insurance professionals, apply to (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Dec 24-25)

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”, a series of measures that will have significant impacts on the world of retirement planning. How the holiday season presents an opportunity to have important money-related conversations with family members. How ‘regifting’ can help save money and reduce waste.

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Melted Rocks & Retirement Planning

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

These are all things to incorporate into retirement planning in case every assumption we make at 40 or 50 turns out to be wrong. Lastly, I will be giving a virtual presentation next Thursday August 25th at 10:05am east/7:05am west on bond replacements.

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Why Held-Away Asset Management Technology Is Being Scrutinized By State Regulators (And How Advisors Can Compliantly Manage Clients’ 401(k) Assets)

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Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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