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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. Outliving their money.

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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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How Your Health Should Factor Into Your Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

Health and financial planning must go hand in hand to ensure you always have enough savings to tackle the unexpected. From medical expenses to the impact of illness or disability on your ability to earn a living, your health can have a significant effect on your financial well-being. What is health or medical financial planning?

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6 Financial Planning Mistakes Physicians Make

WiserAdvisor

A financial advisor can help you understand the intricacies of financial planning for physicians. Below are 6 common financial planning mistakes physicians make: Even though financially well-off, physicians tend to make several financial mistakes. Need a financial advisor?

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11 Financial Tips for Starting a Family

MainStreet Financial Planning

Review your health coverage. Plan for out-of-pocket costs for fertility treatments and costs to deliver your baby. Once your new dependent arrives your monthly premiums for healthcare will increase. Plan for family leave from work. Update your life and disability insurance. Get your estate plan in order.

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

You can effectively fund your healthcare expenses, support dependents and family members, or pursue leisure activities like traveling with a well-structured investment portfolio. A sound investment plan provides the necessary framework to sustain your desired lifestyle and achieve your retirement aspirations.

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How HSAs Can Help With Your Retirement Planning

Fortune Financial

When we look at projected healthcare costs for an average retired couple in 2022, the amount needed to cover healthcare expenses approaches approximately $315,000 after tax. In other words, it could cost over a quarter of a million dollars of our retirement funds to cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.