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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 11-12)

Nerd's Eye View

While the budget almost certainly will face stiff resistance in a divided Congress, proposals that could affect financial advisors and their clients include increasing the top income and capital gains tax rates, raising the Net Investment Income Tax rate and applying it to pass-through income, and increasing the amount of the child tax credit.

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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. Let’s break each one down.

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Tax Planning for When Your Startup is Going Through an Acquisition

Harness Wealth

Founders, board members, and employees of startups that get acquired can experience tax consequences as a result of a liquidity event. It’s imperative to plan for the tax implications so you can be prepared to pay what you owe the IRS. For example: How much do you need to budget for taxes?

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Focus on Budgeting to Attract Mass Affluent Clients

eMoney Advisor

Yet many still have complex needs requiring more sophisticated and personalized investment, estate, and tax planning services. million households in three key groups who want customized, actionable advice on budgeting, saving, investing, insurance, and planning to help provide peace of mind regarding their finances.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 16-17)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: CFP Board this week announced changes to its Sanctions Guidelines and revisions to its Fitness Standards that clarify the factors that determine how potential sanctions are determined and revise the framework use to determine whether a candidate is eligible to become a CFP certificant The Financial Services Institute (..)

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10 Expenses to Include in Your Retirement Budget

WiserAdvisor

Retirement planning can be a bit complex. There are multiple factors to weigh in, right from healthcare and inflation to estate planning, business succession planning, tax planning, and more. However, the main drawback to this can be the lack of foresight regarding what and how to plan.

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12 Steps To Creating A Solid Financial Plan For Yourself

Clever Girl Finance

No one cares more about your financial well-being than you, so having a personal financial plan is important. Knowing how to make a financial plan will allow you to save money, afford the things you want, and achieve long-term goals like saving for college and retirement. Table of contents What is a financial plan?