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#FASuccess Ep 409: Adding 1,400 New Clients In A Year As An Extension Of Doing (Profitable) Student Loan Consulting At Scale, With Travis Hornsby

Nerd's Eye View

Travis is the founder of Student Loan Planner, an RIA and student loan consulting company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that serves nearly 1,400 households with ongoing financial planning (as well as consulting with over 15,000 clients on student loan debt).

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Why Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Aren’t Always Worth The ‘Triple Tax Savings’ Advantage

Nerd's Eye View

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have become an increasingly popular tool for financial advisors and their clients due in part to the 'triple tax savings' they offer: tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and non-taxable distributions for qualifying expenses.

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The Role of Financial Advisors in Managing Healthcare Expenses

WiserAdvisor

This upward trend is expected to continue, with PwC projecting an 8% annual rise in medical costs for the Group market and 7.5% They help with a variety of complex decisions, including Medicare for long-term care and unexpected medical needs. Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage): Covers prescription medications.

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Savvy Adds $270M RIA Team in Push to Land Larger Teams

Wealth Management

Alex Ortolani , Senior Reporter , WealthManagement.com July 31, 2025 3 Min Read Savvy Advisors, the registered investment advisor arm of platform provider Savvy Wealth , has added an advisor group managing $270 million in client assets in a first push toward bringing on larger teams alongside the solo practitioners that have fueled its growth.

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How to Maximize Tax Deductions for the 2025 Filing Season

Harness Wealth

For self-employed individuals : Consider delaying invoicing or billing clients so that payments are received beyond the current tax year. Pay eligible bills early Prepay state income taxes, property taxes, and medical expenses to maximize deductions in the current year. Starting at $1,500 per year. GET STARTED FAQs What is an FSA?

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Transcript: Velina Peneva, Swiss Re Chief Investment Officer

The Big Picture

And in Bulgaria where I came from, getting a medical degree meant that after high school, you go to medical school for five years, Barry Ritholtz : No college, high school right to medical school. Then I have to apply to medical school, then I have to go to residency. But then it’s up to the client to implement it.

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What Triggers an IRS Audit?

Harness Wealth

They receive copies of W-2s from employers, 1099s from clients, and other income-reporting documents. Common examples include deductions for medical expenses exceeding a certain percentage of income, state and local taxes up to specified limits, and charitable contributions to qualified organizations.