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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

Once you have your goals set, you can build your plan with any combination of the following elements: Budgeting and expense management: Create a detailed budget outlining income, expenses, and savings targets. This blog is not intended to provide specific legal, tax, or other professional advice.

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11 Financial Tips for Starting a Family

MainStreet Financial Planning

Make a new baby budget. Stay on track with this New Baby Budget Guide. Update your life and disability insurance. Now more than ever you want to have appropriate life and disability insurance coverage, so if something unexpected happens your family will be OK. Take advantage of tax breaks.

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Spring Clean Your Finances

Yardley Wealth Management

They can provide guidance and advice on investing, retirement planning, tax optimization, and more. Tax optimization: A financial advisor can help you optimize your taxes by developing a tax-efficient investment strategy and recommending tax-saving strategies that fit your specific financial situation.

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Year-End Planning: Do Something Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For

Carson Wealth

By Ryan Egolf, EA, Senior Tax Planner As the New Year quickly approaches, it’s time to put a bow on your 2023 financial plan. While premiums can cost more than you are willing to pay, no one in an accident has ever said, “I wish I had less insurance.” In some cases, those payments are tax-free.

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Year-End Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

However, if your budget doesn’t allow for that level of contribution, we encourage you to contribute at least enough to receive your full company match, if that is offered. Assuming you are eligible, these accounts can be quite tax advantageous for your overall financial situation. TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING. Tax Loss Harvesting.

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Job Loss Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Severance pay is taxable and will be included on your W-2 for tax purposes. Expect federal and state taxes to be withheld. People may have to continue their health insurance coverage through COBRA , enroll in a spouse’s health plan, or shop for insurance through the marketplace. Unemployment insurance.

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Job Loss Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Severance pay is taxable and will be included on your W-2 for tax purposes. Expect federal and state taxes to be withheld. People may have to continue their health insurance coverage through COBRA , enroll in a spouse’s health plan, or shop for insurance through the marketplace. Unemployment insurance.