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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

There are some things in life you just can’t plan for: an unexpected illness, job loss, death of spouse, disability. And while experiencing one of these major events can drastically impact your life, having an effective financial plan can help ensure that it doesn’t ruin your financial well-being. Good luck.

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Make your 2024 Taxes Less Taxing by giving yourself a Tax Checkup!

MainStreet Financial Planning

As April 15th approaches, taxpayers across the country are gearing up to fulfill their annual obligation – filing taxes. Whether you’ve already submitted your returns or are yet to tackle the paperwork, now is the perfect time for a tax check-up. Other Resources Should I do my own taxes?

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Personal Financial Planning Articles

Ballast Advisors

Claim the Home Energy Audit Tax Credit: IRS Guidance Explained 7 Tips to Navigate Healthcare Over 65 What’s Happening in the World of Higher Education? 2022 Key Numbers Plan Your Finances as You Would Your Exercise 2021 Year-End Tax Tips 1 2 3 Next »

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Pay for College Like a Pro: Taxes and the FAFSA

MainStreet Financial Planning

To be eligible for financial aid (grants & student loans) for college your child will need to submit your tax return as part of their FAFSA application when applying to colleges in their senior year. So…if your child is a sophomore in high school right now…2024 is the tax year that will be used for financial aid eligibility.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (October 2023)

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome to the October 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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3 Tax Optimization Strategies to Remember for Retirement

Integrity Financial Planning

As you plan for retirement, it’s important to consider tax optimization strategies to minimize your tax liabilities. Here are three key ways to optimize taxes in retirement, based on information from sources published between 2022 and 2023.

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Take Advantage of These Tax Strategies Before the Year Ends

Integrity Financial Planning

We’re coming up on the end of the year, and while it’s a time to take a break and enjoy the holiday season, it’s also a good time to consider tax strategies that may benefit you. Gift Tax Exemptions Each year, you can give up to $17,000 to any number of people tax-free.

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