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Is Wealth Management Worth It? The ROI of Working With a Financial Advisor

Harness Wealth

This plan may cover estate and retirement planning, college savings, debt management, and more. Tax Planning: Financial advisors can help manage your tax liability, advising on strategies to minimize capital gains taxes, maximizing tax-efficient investments in retirement accounts, and charitable giving.

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Government Debt and Stock Returns

ClearMoney

Japan, for example, has experienced over a decade of debt/GDP levels above 200% without a default.3 3 Conversely, we have seen instances of countries defaulting on their debt at debt/GDP ratios lower than where many countries stand today. Ivory Coast defaulted in January 2011,5 when its 2010 debt/GDP was just 46%.6.

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Is $22 Trillion a Tipping Point?

ClearMoney

Japan, for example, has experienced over a decade of debt/GDP levels above 200% without a default.3 3 Conversely, we have seen instances of countries defaulting on their debt at debt/GDP ratios lower than where many countries stand today. Ivory Coast defaulted in January 2011,5 when its 2010 debt/GDP was just 46%.6.