Wed.May 11, 2022

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Twenty Lessons Learned

The Irrelevant Investor

As the wheels fall off the market, now is a good time to reflect on some of the timeless lessons we learned during a very specific period in time. Nothing lasts forever. When growth stocks were going up every day, it felt like it would never end. Now that growth stocks are going down, it feels like it will never end. Everything ends, eventually. Survival is the most important thing.

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Retirement Planning for Generation X

Integrity Financial Planning

What should Gen X being doing right now as they inch their way closer to retirement age? We talk through what decisions you might have and how to make the most of them. Have some extra cash and want to gain a guaranteed return? I bonds are about to go from 7.2 percent to 9.6 percent. There are some stipulations, but is this a good idea to combat inflation ?

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Independent Websites for Independent Financial Advisors

Indigo Marketing Agency

When was the last time you updated your website? Quick question: If you could wave a magic wand and change one thing about your website, what would it be? . Maybe you wish you could…. Own your site outright (because you’re sick of paying hundreds of dollars per month to “rent” it from a site like FMG Suite). Generate more leads (because your traffic’s gone flat and no one is finding you online).

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Financial Advisor Tools to Calculate Taxable Social Security Benefits

Covisum

Many retired Americans find Social Security benefits confusing, especially when trying to understand possible tax consequences. In fact, retirees could face paying taxes on up to 85% of their Social Security benefits because combined income from Social Security and other income streams can quickly push them above the thresholds for taxes to apply. Additionally, the number of beneficiaries who are required to pay Social Security income tax is rising, and it will continue to grow.

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2025 Industry Index: How Top Advisors Are Scaling Smarter (and Faster) This Year

Where are top advisors focusing in 2025? AcquireUp’s 2025 Industry Index reveals it all. Based on insights from 200+ financial professionals nationwide, discover why 74% say seminars and referrals deliver the best ROI, how automation is helping advisors scale faster, and why only 8% are tapping into niche marketing (a major growth opportunity!). Whether you're refining your client acquisition strategy or scaling your practice, this report gives you the real-world data, benchmarks, and action ste

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What’s been going on and what to expect about Leading Advisor’s future

Leading Advisor

Remember in 2019 when we had just plain old Decision Fatigue? Now we are combining fears and viruses of the following that contribute to even… The post What’s been going on and what to expect about Leading Advisor’s future appeared first on Leading Advisor - Simon Reilly.