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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

There are some things in life you just can’t plan for: an unexpected illness, job loss, death of spouse, disability. And while experiencing one of these major events can drastically impact your life, having an effective financial plan can help ensure that it doesn’t ruin your financial well-being.

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Small-business Owners and the Value of Insurance in Your Financial Plan

James Hendries

A solid financial plan for small businesses is vital, and part of that financial plan should be insurance. Insurance is essential to preserve small businesses, cover their assets, and safeguard their employees. General Liability An important part of small business insurance coverage is general liability.

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Serving Clients at All Stages of the Financial Planning Lifecycle Effectively and Efficiently

eMoney Advisor

Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. In this overview, we will explore the demographics of each stage, the financial planning needs of people in each stage, and strategies for serving them.

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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.

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Year-End Planning: Do Something Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For

Carson Wealth

By Ryan Egolf, EA, Senior Tax Planner As the New Year quickly approaches, it’s time to put a bow on your 2023 financial plan. While this is by no means an exhaustive or comprehensive list of financial planning tools, these three broad areas will get you headed in the right direction.

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Starting a Home Renovation? Don’t Ignore These Key Insurance Risks

Darrow Wealth Management

While continuing to build equity in your home can be advantageous financially, navigating a construction project isn’t easy. And when something goes wrong, many homeowners are surprised to learn of gaps in their insurance coverage or their contractor’s.

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The Battle of Advice: ChatGPT vs. a Financial Advisor on Retirement Planning

WiserAdvisor

ChatGPT response: As an AI language model, I can provide you with some general guidelines and considerations for creating a retirement plan. However, it’s essential to consult with a qualified financial advisor who can tailor a plan to your specific financial situation and goals.