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How to protect your Cash

MainStreet Financial Planning

Even though the federal government has rescued SVB and guaranteed all deposits over the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000 per account, that doesn’t mean they will be doing it again for other banks. Let’s review and recap how Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance works and what other alternatives are available.

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Top Insights Driving Financial Planning Strategies in 2025

WiserAdvisor

Financial advisors should take these factors into account to ensure their clients receive the right experience. They want a financial strategy that takes every aspect of their life into account, such as their income situation, investment goals, debt, risk appetite, and more. They are looking for something much more cohesive.

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Ten Steps To Creating A Solid Financial Plan For Yourself

Clever Girl Finance

A fully-funded emergency account. The right type of insurance coverage (Life, health, disability, home, etc.). Should you have joint accounts or separate accounts? Having joint accounts is great, but I also believe in having your own personal savings accounts. What does your savings account look like?

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Is M1 Finance Safe? (Legit Place to Invest Your Money)

Good Financial Cents

Portfolio Analysis: M1 Finance’s portfolio analysis tools can help you understand your risk tolerance and invest accordingly. There are no fees for opening an account, transferring money, or managing your portfolio. FDIC coverage protects depositors up to $250,000 per account in the event of a bank failure.

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The Battle of Advice: ChatGPT vs. a Financial Advisor on Retirement Planning

WiserAdvisor

They will have access to more detailed information about your assets, income, expenses, and risk tolerance, which is crucial for crafting a comprehensive retirement strategy. Calculate potential income from investments, such as retirement accounts (401(k), IRA), and other assets.

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12 Steps To Creating A Solid Financial Plan For Yourself

Clever Girl Finance

your short, mid-term, and long-term goals) The right types of insurance coverage (Life, health, disability, home, etc.) What does my savings account look like? Track your spending A master plan for your money should be an accurate representation of your finances, which means accounting for exactly where your money is going.

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Why Should You Care About Financial Planning?

Workable Wealth

Improper risk management and insurance coverage. You can accomplish this task in several ways like strategic charitable giving, maxing out your retirement accounts, tax-loss harvesting, and more. You will have an investment strategy that already accounts for your risk tolerance, capacity, time horizon, and goals.