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Sunday links: too many theories

Abnormal Returns

Sentencing Commission show judges rejected more than 80% of compassionate release requests filed from October 2019 through September 2022. npr.org) Occupational licensing is out of control. mailchi.mp) On the ethics of holding down two full-time jobs. (washingtonpost.com) Urban areas can't grow without new housing. slate.com)

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How to Become a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner in India?

International College of Financial Planning

When choosing this, look for a planner with an active license, one who is accredited by a board or association, and one who has experience of working with clients of your profile. A financial advisor is a certified financial planner who is licensed and regulated to take mandate decisions on multiple aspects of financial planning.

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25 Side Hustles For Women That Make Real Money

Clever Girl Finance

All you need are a few tools, a good work ethic, and an entrepreneurial spirit. And sites like Shutterstock allow you to sell and earn a small commission for your photos. You may need licenses and permits to do this job. The possibilities are endless! You can create a website, take orders, and then bake and deliver the treats.

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Title Protection For (CFP) Financial Planners And The FPA’s Two About-Faces

Nerd's Eye View

even as the CFP Board has announced its own Competency Standards Commission to raise their own standards regarding who can use the Certified Financial Planner title? Raising the question of whether the FPA is also considering an about-face on its CFP-centricity, too.

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

He is a flat fee advisor; not a licensed insurance agent. Fee only advisors can now purchase annuities for their clients without having to be licensed agents. Are commissions bad? Mettler says he does not have a securities license for this reason. Are commissions bad? Scott Salaske , CEO of Firstmetric.

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Why useless financial advisor rankings lists should be put to rest!

Sara Grillo

What about ethics? Those are typically advisors who charge commissions, either as their sole form of compensation or in combination with AUM fees. Ethical actions that financial advisors take. Number of employees per client? What about advisor/client ratio? What about fiduciary standard? Impact on the client? Are you kidding me?

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Will I Have To Become A Fiduciary

Tucker Advisors

When advisors are not fiduciaries, they follow what is called the “suitability” requirement, which is basically an ethical call to follow the same prioritization of interests. We provide the classes and we pay for many of the costs associated with obtaining the Series 65 license. There is help out there for advisors. Sources: 1.