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How to Make Charitable Giving Part of Your Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

Give with a Donor-Advised Fund A donor-advised fund (DAF) can be a powerful financial planning tool for charitable giving that offers you some measure of control as to how and when the donation will be made. You can deposit money into the account now, receive the tax benefit, and then make the donation in your own time.

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Estate Planning 101

Integrity Financial Planning

Understand the basics first, and then create an estate plan. Wills and trusts are both important estate planning tools with important differences. Many people may not know that their will does not control who inherits all of their assets, such as retirement accounts, life insurance, and annuities.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 25-26)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: Top Democratic Senators are urging the Treasury Department to crack down on a range of estate planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals, including GRATs and IDGTs Amid fallout from recent bank failures, both Republicans and Democrats are considering whether current FDIC insurance limits should be increased (..)

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Wealth.com Raises $30M To Provide Estate Documents To Advisors’ Clients (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – October 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome to the October 2024 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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42% More Likely to Succeed? Write Down Your 10 Financial Goals for 2025!

Dear Mr. Market

Three to six months worth of expenses tucked away in a high-yield savings account. Maximize Retirement Contributions Contribute as much as possible to your 401(k), IRA, or Roth IRA. A little planning now avoids big headaches later. Make room for saving and investingnot just spending. A good rule of thumb?

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Is Talking to a Financial Planner Worth It? Exploring the Benefits of Financial Planning

Yardley Wealth Management

Retirement Planning Retirement planning is one area where talking to a financial planner proves particularly worthwhile. Accountability and Support The accountability aspect alone can make talking to a financial planner worth the investment.

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When is the Best Time for a Roth Conversion?

Darrow Wealth Management

While a Roth conversion may never make sense for some individuals, for others, early retirement years may be the best time to convert pre-tax accounts to tax-free Roth. Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth doesnt make sense unless you have cash to pay taxes without dipping into your retirement savings.