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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

There are some things in life you just can’t plan for: an unexpected illness, job loss, death of spouse, disability. And while experiencing one of these major events can drastically impact your life, having an effective financial plan can help ensure that it doesn’t ruin your financial well-being.

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4 Women Empowering Women in Financial Planning

eMoney Advisor

As financial planners, we need to build an inclusive environment where women have the confidence to use their voice in financial conversations, can discuss finances with people they relate to, and have their unique concerns addressed. eMoney Advisor will not be liable for any actions you may take based on the content of this blog.

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Amplifying 8 Asian-American Voices in Financial Planning

eMoney Advisor

.” Only 4 percent of Certified Financial Planner™ professionals identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI), though they make up 6.2 1,2 Despite the small numbers, AAPI professionals remain the largest ethnic minority within the financial planning profession. percent of the American population.

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CFP® Certification Course: From Novice to Expert in Holistic Financial Planning

International College of Financial Planning

This certification is recognized globally and showcases a deep, systematic understanding of personal financial management, including investment planning, risk management, tax planning, and retirement planning. Individuals who earn this certification are thoroughly prepared to offer expert financial advice.

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Mistake 7: Failing to Sell the Value of Financial Planning

Prosperity Coaching

Financial planning and investment management are not products that can be bought at the supermarket. Yet financial advisors often fail to sell the value of financial planning and the benefits of working with them, […]. They don’t help alleviate hunger. They don’t quench thirst.

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20 topics for your financial blog

Investment Writing

If you feel frustrated by coming up with topics for your financial blog, the journalist’s five Ws and one H can help. For help with this, read “ WHAT PROBLEM does this blog post solve for them? For help with this, read “ WHAT PROBLEM does this blog post solve for them? Who should inherit your wealth?

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How Getting Women Into Financial Planning Can Benefit Everyone

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

The importance of getting women into financial planning feels like it should go without saying. Unfortunately, we’re not quite there yet as a society, since as of 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports only a third of financial advisors are women. In 2022, nearly 42% of the externships participants were women.