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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 25-26)

Nerd's Eye View

In a change from previous campaigns, the first ad directly recommends that consumers seek out a CFP professional for financial advice, and future ads could more directly explain the benefits of earning the CFP marks. Read More.

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Financial Check Engine Light: How to Know When It’s Time to Revisit Your Plan

Tobias Financial

These events may affect your investment approach, tax planning strategies, insurance needs, and estate planning documents. Without periodic evaluations, it’s possible for parts of your plan to become misaligned with your current circumstances. This is a publication of Tobias Financial Advisors.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Advisors that receive commissions from selling mutual funds, insurance, annuities, or other products are incentivized to push products, leaving less time for advice. If you’re working with a CPA for your taxes or have an estate planning attorney, consider asking them for a recommendation also.

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How a Fee-Only, Flat-Fee Financial Planner Can Save You $114K+

MainStreet Financial Planning

Fee-Only, Flat-Fee Financial Planners: Transparent, Unbiased, and Cost-Effective A fee-only financial planner charges a fixed fee for financial planning services, regardless of the size of your portfolio. Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.

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10 High-Income Tax Planning Strategies to Complete Before 2025: A Year-end Checklist

Harness Wealth

Frontloading 529 Contributions Contributions to 529 plans can also be frontloaded or “superfunded”, allowing you to make up to five years’ worth of contributions in a single year without incurring gift taxes. Review Your Estate Planning The end of the year can also be a practical time to take stock of your long-term estate planning.

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Independent Decisions: How Do Advance Directives Change for Young Adults?

Tobias Financial

While we do not provide legal advice, we can help you understand how these documents may fit into a broader financial or estate plan. If you have questions or would like to learn more about how to integrate these tools into your family’s planning, we’re here to help. This is a publication of Tobias Financial Advisors.

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5 Components of Financial Literacy

Zoe Financial

In addition to salary, bonuses, and commissions, earnings also include investment income. Estate planning: Structuring financial matters to align with personal preferences and long-term objectives. 5 Components of Financial Literacy 1. Earn Earnings go beyond just a paycheck.