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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 16-17, 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: NASAA has proposed an amendment to its broker-dealer conduct model rule that would restrict the use of the terms “advisor” and “adviser” for broker-dealers and their registered representatives who are not also investment advisers or investment adviser representatives A recent study suggests that (..)

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How to Pay Next-to-Nothing in Taxes During Retirement

A Wealth of Common Sense

A reader asks: If Bill Sweet’s favorite topic is Roth IRA’s/401K’s, I’d bet his second favorite is tax gain harvesting (in a taxable account). For 2024, individuals with taxable income below $47,025 ($94,050 for married couples) pay 0% tax for long-term capital gains (LTCG). The idea would be to r.

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Can You Live Off Dividends In Retirement?

Darrow Wealth Management

So historically, every $1 million invested would yield annual dividend income of $19,800 on average… before tax. If you own 10,000 shares, you receive $40,000 in dividend income (before taxes) and have a portfolio currently worth $2M. Over the last 30 years, the S&P 500’s average dividend yield was 1.98%.

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10 High-Income Tax Planning Strategies to Complete Before 2025: A Year-end Checklist

Harness Wealth

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Find your next tax advisor at Harness today. Starting at $2,500.

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Stocks vs. Bonds: Historical Returns, Risk, and the Case for Both

Darrow Wealth Management

Because of these differences, stocks and bonds accomplish different things in an asset allocation. Stocks vs bonds historical returns by calendar year (1997 – 2024) Top takeaways: Between 1997 and 2024, the S&P 500 returned 9.7% Taxes, fees, expenses, trading costs, etc. Morgan Asset Management.

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6 Ways to Manage Concentrated Stock Positions

Darrow Wealth Management

If one stock makes up more than 10% of your overall asset allocation, it’s probably too much. Over the most recent five year period ending in 2024, here’s the annualized returns and volatility of the 505 companies in the S&P 500 versus the index itself. What is a concentrated stock position?

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Set Your Financial Goals for 2025: A Strategic Approach to Building Your Wealth

Yardley Wealth Management

If your employer offers a Roth 401(k) option, evaluate whether splitting your contributions between traditional and Roth accounts might benefit your long-term tax strategy. If you’re over 50, remember that you can contribute an additional $7,500 to your 401(k) in 2024 (check updated limits for 2025 when they’re announced).