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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 2-3)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week in the case of SEC v.

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Estate Planning Strategy: Leveraging CFP® Certification Expertise

International College of Financial Planning

The Imperative of Estate Planning: Not Just for the Affluent Often, there’s a prevailing misconception that estate planning is a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite. Real estate planning is a crucial undertaking that every adult and family should prioritize.

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Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families: 3 Areas Where Advisors Can Help

eMoney Advisor

Fortunately, financial professionals have tools and wealth transfer strategies that can help couples be intentional about the use of their assets in an estate plan. Why Focus on Estate Planning for Blended Families A thoughtful plan and good communication can go a long way in heading off conflict in large families.

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3 Celebrity Estate Planning Slipups Clients Can Learn From

eMoney Advisor

What can we learn from celebrity estate planning disasters like this? Such cautionary tales prove the value of proper planning. With 63 percent of Americans making $80,000-plus a year saying they “just haven’t gotten around” to estate planning, there’s plenty of room for improvement in that department.

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How to Become a Financial Planner

International College of Financial Planning

If you are a student looking to make a career in finance, becoming a financial planner is a great place to start. Financial planning is a rewarding, stable career that can give you the opportunity to help people make the most of their money. They advise on investments, taxes, retirement, and estate planning.

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Adviser links: technical skill

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Rick Ferri talks estate planning with Ryan Barrett and Mike Piper. investmentnews.com) 401(k) plans Auto-enrollment helps boost 401(k) participation rates, the most for men. riabiz.com) Communication Having a public presence can be scary for advisers. Here are 101 action items.

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Financial Planning That Helps Clients Weather Disasters

eMoney Advisor

Billion-dollar disasters, inflation, and increased building costs mean a perfect storm is brewing for financial planners’ risk management strategies. Insurance in Financial Planning. The CFP® Board includes risk management and insurance in its financial planning principal knowledge topics for a good reason.