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Ten Economic Questions for 2025

Calculated Risk

Below are my ten questions for 2025 (I've been doing this online every year for 20 years!). economy will likely perform in 2025, and if there are surprises - like in 2020 with the pandemic - to adjust my thinking. There is significant uncertainty as to fiscal and regulatory policy in 2025. Q4-over-Q4 in 2025. Q4-over-Q4).

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Are Tariffs a New US VAT Tax?

The Big Picture

As the chart at top implies, it appears that the economic changes are not a one-time adjustment but a permanent tax on consumption. tariff implementation seems to be moving towards the equivalent of a national VAT tax. tariff implementation is not the equivalent of a national VAT tax. In a word, the U.S.

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How Financial Advisors Can Navigate Cross-Border Tax Challenges in 2025

Wealth Management

Learn how to protect clients from tax penalties and missed opportunities as international business travel increases. Maximize portfolio performance across borders.

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Tax Law Update: June 2025

Wealth Management

The most pressing tax law developments of the past month.

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2025 IRS Contribution Limits For IRAs, 401(k)s & Tax Brackets

Darrow Wealth Management

The IRS released the 2025 401(k), 403(b), and SEP IRA contribution limits, including a new special catch-up contribution for workers age 60 to 63. The IRA and Roth IRA contribution limits are unchanged but income eligibility for tax-deductible IRA contributions and Roth IRA contributions have changed.

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IRS Releases 2025 Inflation and Other Adjustments

Wealth Management

Revenue Procedure 2024-40 reveals what’s new for the 2025 tax year.

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22 Top Financial Advisor Podcasts To Listen To In 2025

Nerd's Eye View

Luckily, alongside the increasing popularity of podcasts on a seemingly infinite range of topics, there is a growing ecosystem of podcasts aimed at financial advisors, covering everything from practice management and career development to technical topics, such as investment, tax, and estate planning.