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Estate Planning: A Key Part of Any Financial Plan

Harness Wealth

Estate planning is a critical component of a comprehensive financial plan. Furthermore, estate planning includes aspects such as tax minimization strategies, asset protection, and charitable giving. There are many different types of trusts, each designed to address specific estate planning needs.

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Personal finance links: the myths of aging

Abnormal Returns

papers.ssrn.com) How 529 plan accounts are treated in a divorce. marketwatch.com) Estate planning Estate planning is about showing our love for our families. wealthfoundme.com) More families are at risk from estate taxes looking out into 2025 and beyond.

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Adviser links: technology bets

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks with Meg Bartelt of Flow Financial Planning about evolving her practice. thereformedbroker.com) 2025 If nothing changes legislation-wise, there will be a run on estate planning going into 2025. rationalreminder.libsyn.com) Austin, TX RWM is coming to Austin, TX!

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How Estate and Gift Taxes Can Impact Your Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

It’s a simple, human act – one that seems like it shouldn’t take too much planning to do it correctly. What do you need to consider about gifting as it relates to your overall estate plan? Let’s take a closer look at estate and gift taxes and how you can approach them with a financial planning mindset.

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Preparing Now for the Challenges Ahead: Guiding Clients Through Tax & Estate Planning in 2023 & 2024

NAIFA Advisor Today

Brought to you exclusively by NAIFA and the Society of FSP, this essential webinar delves deep into the time-sensitive implications of provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 that are scheduled to sunset by 2025.

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9 Year-End Planning Tips from a Wealth Planner

Carson Wealth

Petersen, CPA, CFP ® , CP, Affluent Wealth Planning The holidays are upon us! That must mean it’s time to roll up my sleeves and get to work on year-end financial planning – with an emphasis on 2023 income tax. Lastly, I allocate the retirement plan contributions between Roth and Traditional 401(k) accounts.

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7 Financial and Tax Planning Optimizations to Complete Before 2023

Harness Wealth

If you’ve already maxed out a 401(k) and IRA, you may also wish to explore investing in a health savings account (HSA) provided you have a qualifying high-deductible health plan. The exclusion may reduce back to pre-2017 levels of $5M after 2025. Estate planning. if you are married filing jointly). at the federal level.