2020

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Why Bookkeeping is Important and Essential

MazumaBusinessAccounting

Did you know that poor bookkeeping, or lack thereof, is one of the top reasons small businesses fail? It may not sound like the most exciting thing, especially if you don’t consider yourself a “math person”, but let’s face the facts, bookkeeping is essential for the success of any small business. Here at Mazuma, we believe that each small business has the potential to succeed with the right tools, mindset, and organization.

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What Makes Your Financial Goals SMART?

Workable Wealth

It’s easy to get ahead of yourself. When spotting an issue, you might jump into problem-solving mode without even thinking. Say someone is renovating an old house and decides their first step is to paint the front door. This plan doesn’t make sense and is not smart because it’s not prudent to do the finishing touches without addressing the larger structural issues first.

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Two Years Without Health Insurance (and What I’m Doing Now)

Mr. Money Mustache

Two years ago, I was unsatisfied with my options for health insurance. The premiums were rising even as the quality dropped in the form of an ever-increasing deductible. I am guessing that you might feel the same way these days – most of us Americans are in the same boat. I felt like I was being squeezed from both ends and it was starting to p**s me off.

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U.S. Expats in the U.K.: Understanding the Complexities of the Two Tax Systems

Brown Advisory

U.S. Expats in the U.K.: Understanding the Complexities of the Two Tax Systems jharrison Thu, 12/31/2020 - 05:15 The U.S. and U.K. tax systems are fairly easy to understand on their own. It’s when you combine them that things go from straightforward to more complex. In this short post, we will give you a brief overview of the basic principles of the two systems and how they interact when you’re in the somewhat unfortunate circumstance of needing to follow both.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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Animal Spirits: Everyone Knows Everything

The Irrelevant Investor

On today’s show we discuss: Liftoff, our automated asset management program Fantasy stocks at Wealthbase How luck influenced your life this year Where does the WSJ find these people? A Roth IRA or a traditional one? Now showing Japan Amazon is ruthless Listen here: Recommendations Soul Wonder Woman 1984 It's a Wonderful Life Die Hard Doctor Sleep The Midnight Sky The Bourne Identity Charts: Tweets [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] Contact us at animalspiritspod@gmail.com with any feedback, rec

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How Financial Advisors and RIAs Can Use Facebook Ads to Generate Leads for $20 Per Lead

Midstream Marketing

I’ve seen the financial services industry change in a lot of ways over the course of my career, but few things compare to the rapid-fire evolution I’ve seen take place over the last few months since the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Financial advisors, RIAs and other professionals have always been looking for new ways to grow their assets under management, but over the last few months more of them than ever have been open to the idea that they now need to go digital.

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The Intel Pension Plan: Understanding the Major Change in 2021 and How to Assess Your Retirement Decision

Cordant Wealth Partners

**UPDATE: We are aware that Intel has changed course and will NOT be changing its minimum pension calculation. We will update this blog post as more information is available.**. Today we are going to tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming 2021 changes to the Intel Minimum Pension Plan (MPP). We are also sharing free resources and templates to help you take quick action.

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Client Retention Strategies for Financial Advisors

C2P Enterprises

How often have we heard the expression, “Clients are the lifeblood of the business, treat them well and they will take care of you.” Odds are, every one of us has heard it at some point in our financial advising career, either from a manager or on our favorite podcast. As cliché as this saying [.]. The post Client Retention Strategies for Financial Advisors appeared first on Clarity 2 Prosperity.

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What lessons today’s investors can learn from the collapse of the Roman Empire?

Truemind Capital

“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen” – Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. The first Roman empire rule began in 27 BC and helmed by the emperor Caesar Augustus. Roman Empire at its peak conquered a huge part of Europe and significant part of the African continent. The empire built 50,000 miles of roads, amphitheaters, bridges and infrastructures that are still in use today.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Word of Mouth is a Force of Nature

AdvisorPR

Identifying COIs to force it in your direction. We all know referrals are the most impactful way to grow your business. An endorsement from someone you already like and trust goes a long way in getting you to want to take the next steps with the recommended vendor. Whether it’s a car repair, new restaurant or the latest show on Prime Video – if someone in your trusted network says to do it, they’ve already done half the work for you – the research.

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How To Write-Off Your Summer Vacation

MazumaBusinessAccounting

Although COVID-19 has prevented some of us from traveling, some are still planning on that fun summer vacation. One of the perks of being a small business owner is that you can deduct some of those expenses from your summer vacation. You just need to know your motives before you go! To begin, let’s change the name of your “Summer Vacation” to a “Business Trip” Your goal shouldn’t be to “write off my vacation” but “how do I add some vacatio

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The Money Tasks You’re Avoiding And How To Make Progress (Part 1)

Workable Wealth

Financial wellness is like eating healthy – it’s hard work and no fun but you know it’s good for you. Think about it, you always feel better after a healthy meal instead of a highly-processed one. But building a balanced meal plan takes more time and effort to accomplish. The same is true for a healthy financial plan. Not every financial planning task is exciting and groundbreaking, but each step secures your goals and vision for the future.

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Worried about your future Social Security benefits? Fleshing out current concerns and common myths.

Yardley Wealth Management

The post Worried about your future Social Security benefits? Fleshing out current concerns and common myths. appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. [link]. Social Security Retirement Planning . Worried about your future Social Security benefits? Fleshing out current concerns and common myths. By Michael Garry Yardley Wealth Management October 26, 2020.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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U.S. Expats in the U.K.: Understanding the Complexities of the Two Tax Systems

Brown Advisory

U.S. Expats in the U.K.: Understanding the Complexities of the Two Tax Systems. jharrison. Thu, 12/31/2020 - 05:15. The U.S. and U.K. tax systems are fairly easy to understand on their own. It’s when you combine them that things go from straightforward to more complex. In this short post, we will give you a brief overview of the basic principles of the two systems and how they interact when you’re in the somewhat unfortunate circumstance of needing to follow both.

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Posts of the Year

The Irrelevant Investor

Ben and I recorded a podcast today where we discussed our favorite content from 2020. The best movies, TV shows, podcasts, and some of our own blog posts. I want to spend a second looking back on my most widely read posts of the year. Before I get into it, I just want to acknowledge how small our world is. Not too many people read financial blogs. My top 5 posts all got between 40 and 50 thousand page views.

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Do You Know SEO? Webinar Featuring BuddyIns CEO Marc Glickman

Indigo Marketing Agency

Indigo Marketing Agency’s marketing expert Claire Akin and BuddyIns CEO Marc Glickman recently joined forces in a new webinar, Do You Know SEO? During this webinar, Claire and Marc share secrets to SEO success. Claire and Marc discuss: How search engine optimization works. What content leads to the best outcomes. Tips to help your website generate more traffic.

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The Man Who Retired at 27: Why You Should Consider House-Hacking

Mr. Money Mustache

Way back in the olden days, people used to be amazed at my life story. I was “The Man Who Retired at 30”, and it was so unusual that it would show up in news headlines all over the place. Thankfully, this is no longer such a surprising story. The idea of financial independence has spread far and wide with the rise of the FIRE movement , and people now realize it’s not such a big deal after all.

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Banking on Loyalty: Holistic Financial Advice for Unparalleled Business Growth

Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor

During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.

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SERPLUS or Mega Roth? Prioritizing Two of Intel’s Tax-Preferenced Savings Opportunities

Cordant Wealth Partners

Ideally, with each paycheck or bonus paid we would have all the cash flow we need to support regular cash-flow needs, achieve our larger financial objectives and optimize deferrals to tax-advantaged accounts and other tax savings opportunities. However, money is a resource, and like most resources it’s limited. We are forced to prioritize where we spend, the objectives we further, and the extent to which we utilize tax-saving opportunities.

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5 Things Clients Look for in a Financial Advisor

C2P Enterprises

Choosing the right financial advisor is a big decision for investors looking for someone they can trust with their money. They want someone who will look out for their best interest and guide them to solutions that will yield high dividends. As a financial advisor, you know you’re the best person for the job. But, [.]. The post 5 Things Clients Look for in a Financial Advisor appeared first on Clarity 2 Prosperity.

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How Finance Students Need to Prepare as Independent Professionals in Post-COVID World

International College of Financial Planning

The repercussions of the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic have been alarming to say the least. This period has allowed us all to delve deep within us and to acknowledge fears that haven’t surfaced for the longest of times. All of us had to stay away from other people, were asked not to visit our families and this gave us the opportunity to learn new things every day.

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Local Media: How to Land Interviews in Your Backyard

AdvisorPR

If you look at your hometown newspaper or TV station’s website, you’ll notice a common theme when scanning the headlines. Many of the articles are localizing national news stories. Whether it’s related to the pandemic, the current economic climate or even politics, news reporters are often looking for that local hook. When not reporting or localizing the national news, reporters also cover local stories that directly impact the majority of its city’s residents.

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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.

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Social Media Tips For Your Small Business

MazumaBusinessAccounting

Social Media Tips For Your Small Business. Social media has become a game-changer for small businesses. It has become the marketing platform that provides the best results for the lowest cost. Accounts are free and easy to maintain. In this article, we’ll explore five things you can do to get the most out of social media. Post Consistently. Consistency is key.

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Why Should You Care About Financial Planning?

Workable Wealth

Money is a tool; a tool that can help you shape, design, and live the life you want. Way too often, people talk about money as the destination, when it’s really a medium to facilitate the journey. Financial planning can take your money game up a notch by bringing clarity, strategy, and intention to your financial life. It can illuminate your priorities and get you thinking about money differently.

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What is a SEP IRA? Understanding the benefits and details of a SEP IRA before committing to this retirement savings vehicle.

Yardley Wealth Management

The post What is a SEP IRA? Understanding the benefits and details of a SEP IRA before committing to this retirement savings vehicle. appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. What is a SEP IRA? Understanding the benefits and details of a SEP IRA before committing to this retirement savings vehicle. Retirement Planning, Income Taxes. [link].

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Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q3 2020

Brown Advisory

Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q3 2020 ajackson Sat, 10/31/2020 - 09:50 Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter - Q3 2020 In this letter, the Portfolio Managers discuss the way they embrace ESG in their analysis whilst being cognizant of the power of confirmation bias. Download the Letter Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance and you may not get back the amount invested.

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Putting the ‘Tech’ in Spend Management Techniques

Speaker: Wayne Spivak, President and CFO of SBA * Consulting Ltd., Industry Writer, Public Speaker

If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!

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These Are the Goods

The Irrelevant Investor

Articles Historians will look back at the Coronavirus pandemic as the greatest catalyst for progress and creativity in human history (By Packy McCormick) A dozen other things that money can buy (By Jonathan Clements) Automatically assuming these companies are mispriced may be a mistake (By Michael Mauboussin) I will run out of time before I run out of money (By Nick Maggiulli) What if you only invested at market peaks?

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Happy Thanksgiving & Personal Update! (Video)

Indigo Marketing Agency

Happy Thanksgiving to all of the amazing independent financial advisors out there. Thanks so much for being a part of the Indigo Marketing Agency family. Please enjoy this brief 2020 business and personal update. If you need help sending a video update like this to your clients and network, get in touch today by scheduling your marketing strategy call now.

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Socially Responsible Investing: Is It Also More Profitable?

Mr. Money Mustache

Since the Dawn of Mustachianism in 2011, the same question has come up over and over again: “MMM, I see your point that index fund investing is the best option. But when you buy the index, you’re getting oil companies, factory farm slaughterhouses and a million other dirty stories. How can I get the benefits of investing for early retirement without contributing to the decline of humanity?”.