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Financial Planning Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And What to Do Instead)

International College of Financial Planning

Fact-check everything: Follow SEBI-registered advisors, reputed financial planners, and research from credible sources. Why This Is a Problem: When an actual emergency (job loss, medical expense) hits, you dont want to rely on credit cards or loans with sky-high interest rates.

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Managing Money Stress in Turbulent Times

Your Richest Life

Build Your Emergency Fund One of the best ways to feel more confident in your financial situation is to have a healthy emergency fund. An emergency fund offers peace of mind and a safety net for any unexpected expense, whether you have to repair your roof, pay medical bills, or take time off work.

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Why Should You Care About Financial Planning?

Workable Wealth

Your emergency fund protects against unforeseen circumstances like job loss, medical bills, unexpected travel, home malfunctions, and more. During the pandemic, many people drew from their emergency fund to cover an income dip or medical expenses. Inadequate Emergency Fund.

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10 Things to Know About Your 401(k)

Workable Wealth

As a financial planner, one thing I’m always surprised by is how many people have access to a 401(k), but don’t necessarily know what to expect from their plan (or how to use it). There are also rules in place that allow you to leverage your 401(k) for disability and specific medical expenses. of your annual gross income.

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Snowball vs Avalanche: Choose the Best Strategy for Debt Freedom

International College of Financial Planning

Whether it’s credit card dues, a gold loan taken during a medical emergency, or an EMI on a personal loan, debt can feel like a constant weight on your shoulders. Introduction to Debt Repayment Strategies Managing debt is a challenge that many middle-class Indian families face today. The good news?

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 7–8)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that President-elect Trump plans to nominate former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul Atkins as the next SEC chair, replacing Gary Gensler.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Nov 5-6)

Nerd's Eye View

In addition to an announced decline in Medicare Part B premiums for 2023, advisors have a range of other ways to save clients money on medical costs in the coming year. Pundits continue to expect “SECURE 2.0” ” to pass by the end of the year, while passage of other proposed tax measures appears to be less likely.