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UBS Advisors: What to Know BEFORE You Sign ALFA

Diamond Consultants

Why ALFA Works for Some—And What it Can Solve For First and foremost, ALFA is appealing because it provides simplicity and clarity—and for many retiring advisors (typically later career, family-oriented businesses), that’s the holy grail. That includes changes to compensation plans—which the firm is likely to make in the future.

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Why Moving To A Lower-Tax State Doesn’t Always Result In Lower State Taxes On Deferred Income

Nerd's Eye View

Which is, for example, why so many people opt to move to lower-tax or no-tax states like Florida or Texas in retirement, where they can enjoy lower state income taxes and preserve more of their retirement savings for use by themselves or their heirs. Read More.

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Build Your Dream Retirement

Zoe Financial

What comes to mind when thinking about retirement? By understanding the inner workings of retirement income, you can enjoy retirement without worrying about finances. The starting point is understanding your retirement needs and how you’ll pay for them. The last thing you should do is worry about your finances.

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20 Ways to Reduce Your Taxes in 2024: A Guide for Founders, Startup Employees, and Executives

Harness Wealth

The definition of a high-income earner according to the IRS The IRS definition of a high-income earner is not perfectly clear. Generally, two definitions are widely reported within the industry: The Tax Reform Act of 1976 mandates the annual reporting of data on individual income tax returns with income of $200,000 or more.

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How Does Microsoft Compensation Work?

Cordant Wealth Partners

This means that for those contributing the maximum of $19,500, Microsoft would contribute another $9,750 towards your retirement savings. Planning opportunities with the 401k: Maximize your contributions to get the maximum employer match. at retirement or upon leaving the company. 2021 could be your last chance to participate.

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Microsoft Compensation and Benefits Guide for 2021

Cordant Wealth Partners

This means that for those contributing the maximum of $19,500, Microsoft would contribute another $9,750 towards your retirement savings. Planning opportunities with the 401k: Maximize your contributions to get the maximum employer match. The Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k) is a fantastic way to boost your retirement savings.

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

Researching costs of investments, services, and products rendered to the client Assessing if risk is reasonable for the client Assessing if performance expectations are reasonable for the client But these are all loose definitions. What does the law actually say about the fiduciary standard? Lee holds a Ph.D.