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Estate Planning Strategy: Leveraging CFP® Certification Expertise

International College of Financial Planning

When the client engages with the estate planning attorney, the financial planner already collates and structures pivotal financial documents, encompassing existing estate documents, tax returns, and financial account summaries.

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7 Steps To Declutter Paperwork Including Financial Documents

Clever Girl Finance

Sorting paper, looking for that one document you need? The main benefit of sorting paper and documents is to your overall mental health and well-being and for your family’s benefit, in the case of an emergency. People who are incapacitated or have passed away still have bills to pay and important documents in their names.

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Longform links: the general mood

Abnormal Returns

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How Long to Keep Important Financial Records

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Remember, the IRS recommends keeping tax-related documents for at least six years. Determining how long to keep financial records depends on several factors, including the record type and whether it’s for personal or business documentation. Some documentation has no expiration date, such as birth certificates and social security cards.

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Announcing IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

Nerd's Eye View

Our newest course on Life Insurance Policies adds to our existing programs on reviewing Tax Returns and navigating Estate Documents as well, and we're committed to continue to expand our financial advicer curriculum in the years to come!

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Financial Record Keeping: How Long To Keep Financial Records?

Clever Girl Finance

When you're wondering how long to keep financial records, there are documents that you will need to keep forever “just in case” they are needed. These are important documents, and there are varied reasons why you could need them. The documents that you need to file with the local registrar may also be available online.

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Exploring the Impact of Qualifications for Financial Advisors

International College of Financial Planning

Educational and Certification Pathways The path to becoming a financial advisor typically starts with a solid educational background in finance, business administration, or economics. Professional certifications such as the CFP® or Certified Financial Planner® are beginning to attract the attention of aspiring financial advisors.