Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 19, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board announced that it has crossed the milestone of 100,000 CFP professionals in the United States, and despite having just celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, just set a record high in the number of advisors sitting (..)

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Clever Girl Finance

JULY 28, 2023

Let’s talk about grocery shopping on a budget. You can cut lattes and your cable bill, but the one thing you can’t cut from your budget? Whether you’re a student on a low budget or a parent trying to keep the food bills at bay, we could all use some tips on managing our grocery budget properly so we can save more money.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Which suggests that instead of trying to go head-to-head with these larger firms (and their heftier marketing budgets) in attracting clients, smaller firms might instead demonstrate how they are 'different' by offering a unique service offering tailored to their ideal target clients.

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Good Financial Cents

AUGUST 1, 2022

The best budgeting apps can help you get a better handle on your income, how you’re actually spending it, and the bills you have to pay. They do this by using technology to help you budget according to your goals, and by automatically keeping track of where your money goes each month. Our Picks for the Best Budgeting Apps.

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Clever Girl Finance

JULY 2, 2023

Instead, consider a more minimalist and timeless wardrobe to protect your budget and your closet space. Whether you go for a strict capsule wardrobe, choose to become a fashion minimalist, or simply invest in better items less often, your budget will love the refresh. Style is super subjective but so is your budget.

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Clever Girl Finance

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Instead, consider a more minimalist and timeless wardrobe to protect your budget and your closet space. Whether you go for a strict capsule wardrobe , choose to become a fashion minimalist , or simply invest in better items less often, your budget will love the refresh. Style is super subjective.and so is your budget.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 12, 2024

Also in industry news this week: The Department of Labor (DoL) this week published a final rule delineating what makes an individual an independent contractor versus a company employee, though it did not provide specific guidance for registered representatives of broker-dealers and other financial professionals who have expressed concern that their (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Most notable is the fact that industry associations are not the drivers of advisor conferences that they once were; while a decade ago, 75%+ of this "Best Conferences" list consisted of various events run by industry associations, now it numbers less than 25%. Read More.

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The Big Picture

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For everyone who is not a cash buyer of a house — that is about 75% of the homes sold nationally (and about half in places like Manhattan) — those numbers can be budgeted. The post Collapse in Prospective Home Buyer Traffic appeared first on The Big Picture.

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 7, 2024

trillion federal budget deficit hides a truth few politicians would admit — that hefty headline number you hear so much about is an unreliable measure of US fiscal health. All the fearmongering in Washington over the $1.5

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Consider : Questioning investors as to their risk tolerance does not typically result in an accurate description of their true tolerance for drawdowns and lower returns; instead, we get a number highly dependent upon the performance of equity markets over the prior three to six months.

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Your Richest Life

JANUARY 16, 2024

Look at the numbers A lot of money anxiety is caused by one thing: avoidance. People know their finances aren’t where they want them to be, so instead of looking at the numbers, they avoid them. The truth is, no matter what your situation is, knowing the actual numbers is the first step in relieving money stress.

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Gen Y Planning

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

At the beginning of 2021, 48% of people said they felt “very financially healthy,” and that number dwindled to just 34% by year’s end. . Most people think of tracking their spending with a budget, but another way to see your cash flow in action is checking out your annual spending report from your credit card company. What gives?

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 27, 2023

Also in industry news this week: Why cash management strategies could become increasingly important parts of an advisor’s value proposition in a higher-interest-rate environment Why improved returns on cash products could be a double-edged sword for some advisory clients following last year’s market volatility From there, we have several (..)

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Gen Y Planning

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

So, how can you determine your enough number that gives you the freedom to live the life you want today and in the future? Or you may need to explore the cost of bilingual schools in your area and figure out how to work these costs into your budget. Alright, that was the fun part—now it’s time to bring some numbers into the equation.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Why advisors crafting their marketing message might first want to consider whether their target client needs a ‘life raft’ or a ‘sailboat’ We also have a number of articles on spending and budgeting: Why advisors might want to consider using a client service calendar to organize the wide range of services they provide for clients (..)

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Carson Wealth

APRIL 4, 2024

Go over their monthly budget and find out if there are any areas they might need to cut back on. These agencies may include the Medicare/Medicaid offices, the Social Security Administration, and Veterans Affairs. Simplifying and Managing Financial Tasks Next, you’ll want to assess your parents’ household income and expenses.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Review your budget – Are there any new expenses that you need to add or anything that can be taken out such as any unused subscriptions? Factors to consider would include – job changes, a change in the number of dependents, or a change in the number of breadwinners.

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Mish Talk

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

A Morning Consult offers a First Look at Consumers' 2022 Holiday Plans Key Takeaways Financial Service: To avoid going into debt this holiday season, consumers are being smarter about budgeting in advance and are more likely to favor a BNPL approach to cover holiday expenses over opening a new credit card. Stressed Over Groceries.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

JUNE 13, 2023

Make a new baby budget. Stay on track with this New Baby Budget Guide. Get a social security number for your child. You can request a social security number along with your baby’s birth certificate. If you need some guidance creating your New Baby Budget we can help! Top off your emergency fund.

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Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2023

If you don’t feel like you truly have a strong handle on your finances, one possible cause for that is using a budgeting method that doesn’t work. While not everyone needs a to-the-penny balanced budget, some type of budgeting strategy or template is really important if you want to know where your money is going month after month.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 24, 2023

And be certain to listen to the end, where Sarah-Catherine shares how, as a founder, she has learned to get comfortable simply leaning into her instincts, even when she can't fully back up a decision with numbers, finding her own compass for determining what will best for her clients and the company at large, how Sarah-Catherine's determination to (..)

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Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Budgeting isn’t just about making sure you have enough to pay the bills each month. What number of sinking funds should I have at one time? These can help you build out your budget and live debt-free. According to PR Newswire, 80% of Americans have a budget. Divide that amount by the number of months until the event.

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Clever Girl Finance

JULY 3, 2023

Love it or hate it, if you want to be financially successful, you need to budget your money and understand budget categories. Getting your finances in order and building wealth takes planning, and your budget can help you do just that. Determine which budgeting methods will work for you 2. Table of contents 1.

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Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In the Union Budget 2023-24, ₹5,93,537.64 crores in addition to revenue budget provisions for maintenance, repair & overhaul. Even in the interim budget in 2024, Budget allocation for the Ministry of Defense was ₹621,540 crores, being the highest among all ministries. crore has been allocated for defence.

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Clever Girl Finance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Budgeting is an important tool that lets you guide where you want to spend your money. But it can sometimes be overwhelming because there are so many different ways to budget. That said, the 60-20-20 rule is a simple budget you can follow to help you save more and spend less. The 60-20-20 method is a percentage-based budget.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

APRIL 2, 2024

Northwestern Mutual published a report about the state of retirement and of course all the numbers are grim. million, do you think that number is close to what you need? I've been pushing back on the idea of have a number, a retirement number, for a very long time. You can read about at Yahoo and Bloomberg.

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Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 21, 2022

But don't worry, it's possible to have a fantastic wedding on a budget , too. It may help to have a look at what percent of the budget goes for each category for a wedding. Budget and percentages. 7% of the budget would encompass flowers. 7% of the budget would encompass flowers. Hidden costs of a wedding day.

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Your Richest Life

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here are some resources to help you assess your budget: Busting Top Budget Myths Budget Like a Pro in Six Steps – Part 1 Budget Like a Pro in Six Steps – Part 2 Prepare for holiday spending The average American family expected to spend $932 on holiday shopping in 2022, a number that has been steadily increasing over time.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

AUGUST 2, 2023

Grim numbers aplenty with average 401k balances in the very low six figures and median numbers much lower than that. What are your numbers? What income streams will you have to cover those numbers? Is your SS enough to cover your numbers? Does that cover your numbers? million last year.

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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re working for yourself or have an irregular job schedule, budgeting on an irregular income can be tough. But creating a budget for this type of income is easy to learn! Table of contents Budgeting when you have an irregular income 1. Create your baseline budget 2. Can you budget with an irregular income?

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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 14, 2022

So you need to be brutally honest with yourself about any outstanding debt , student loans, or high expenses that are hurting your budget. In order to combat this, take some time to make a budget. You also want to find a budgeting method that works for you because it will help you manage your money better. Are you overspending?

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Clever Girl Finance

JANUARY 29, 2023

When a big cost comes up — such as a vacation or car repair — you will instantly know whether you have the budget to cover it. Reassess your budget As a golden rule, you should continually reassess your budget and see whether it’s working for you. Setting long-term budgeting goals helps you to keep your eyes on the prize.

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Clever Girl Finance

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In mathematical terms, a ratio is essentially a way to compare two numbers to each other. Since personal finance is all about numbers, that can come in handy in many ways! A traditional ratio is expressed as a divisible number, but some of the financial ratios below use multiplication or subtractions instead.

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Clever Girl Finance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Like many, you might shudder at the word budget. But the 50-30-20 budget and the 50-30-20 budget template prove it doesn't have to be difficult. A budget plans out exactly how you'll use your money and this can be tailored to suit your specific lifestyle and situation. What is a 50-30-20 budget?

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Clever Girl Finance

MARCH 28, 2023

The importance of understanding financial literacy basics Financial literacy covers several topics , including budgeting, banking, investing, handling debt, and planning for the future. And budgeting isn’t as tricky as it sounds. A monthly budget (or biweekly or weekly) gives you an overview of your personal finances.

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Good Financial Cents

APRIL 25, 2023

For example, let’s say you have a monthly budget meeting with your spouse. Why do you want to start a budget, for example? If you don’t have a good enough reason or reasons, trust me, the number-crunching will get old fast and you’ll probably give up before you develop a working budget. Create a budget.

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