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Financial Planning Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And What to Do Instead)

International College of Financial Planning

Why This Is a Problem: When an actual emergency (job loss, medical expense) hits, you dont want to rely on credit cards or loans with sky-high interest rates. What to Do Instead: Have at least 36 months worth of expenses: in an emergency fund.

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Managing Money Stress in Turbulent Times

Your Richest Life

An emergency fund offers peace of mind and a safety net for any unexpected expense, whether you have to repair your roof, pay medical bills, or take time off work. About Your Richest Life At Your Richest Life, Katie Brewer, CFP, believes you too should have access to financial resources and fee-only financial planning.

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Philanthropy and Wealth Transfer: Integrating Giving into Estate Planning

Carson Wealth

By Brady Marlow, CFP, AEP, CAP, CPWA, CExP , Director, Carson Private Client Wealth Strategy Although most people focus first on loved ones in developing their estate plan, you may also want your legacy to include continuing support of issues and organizations youre passionate about.

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Creating a Charitable Giving Strategy: From Donations to Endowments

Carson Wealth

By Brady Marlow, CFP, AEP, CAP, CPWA, CExP , Director, Carson Private Client Wealth Strategy The emotional and psychological benefits of charitable giving are well documented. For example, if you have a family history of cancer, you might decide to donate to medical research.

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Investing in Pigs and Kidneys: Building a $100 Billion Empire and Revolutionizing Organ Transplants

Investing Caffeine

While Rothblatt and United Therapeutics may not yet be household names, she is undeniably reshaping the healthcare industry and steering it toward a future of unprecedented, life-extending medical advancements. With no formal medical background, she quit SiriusXM, immersed herself in biology, and founded United Therapeutics.

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Snowball vs Avalanche: Choose the Best Strategy for Debt Freedom

International College of Financial Planning

Whether it’s credit card dues, a gold loan taken during a medical emergency, or an EMI on a personal loan, debt can feel like a constant weight on your shoulders. Introduction to Debt Repayment Strategies Managing debt is a challenge that many middle-class Indian families face today. The good news?

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#FA Success Ep 341: Bolstering The Quality Of Advice By Deliberately Rotating Advisors For Each Client, With Thor McIlrath

Nerd's Eye View

What's unique about Thor, though, is how he has structured his firm so that clients rotate through different advisors at the firm each time they come in for a meeting, eschewing the traditional industry approach of trying to help clients form a deep relationship with one individual advisor and instead intentionally creating an environment where clients (..)