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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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How Estate and Gift Taxes Can Impact Your Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

Tom Fridrich, JD, CLU, ChFC ® , Manager and Senior Wealth Planner Giving something you own to someone else. It’s a simple, human act – one that seems like it shouldn’t take too much planning to do it correctly. But when does gifting become a tax issue? Taxes on Giving??? million 2024 estate tax exemption: $13.61

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Offering Tax Preparation As A Solo Advisor: How To Attain Designations And Create A Schedule By Next Tax Season

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, financial advice and tax preparation have existed as 2 related, but separate, services. Besides the fact that many financial advisors don’t hold the necessary credentials (e.g., by tailoring client data-gathering worksheets to focus on the information that is relevant to a client’s tax situation).

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Increasing Financial Planning Efficiency With A Systematized Annual Process

Nerd's Eye View

However, by creating a systematic annual process to monitor and update client plans based on seasons, not only can advisors save time and work more efficiently, but they can also communicate the value of ongoing financial planning services to prospects and clients more effectively.

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Make your 2024 Taxes Less Taxing by giving yourself a Tax Checkup!

MainStreet Financial Planning

As April 15th approaches, taxpayers across the country are gearing up to fulfill their annual obligation – filing taxes. Whether you’ve already submitted your returns or are yet to tackle the paperwork, now is the perfect time for a tax check-up. Other Resources Should I do my own taxes?

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Managing Cash Flow in Retirement

MainStreet Financial Planning

Managing cash flow in retirement is a crucial aspect of financial planning that can feel daunting after decades of receiving regular paychecks. If you are filing for Medicare, and were in a high-income tax bracket, Part B and Part D premiums will include an additional charge based on your modified adjusted gross income.

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Adviser links: making the right decisions

Abnormal Returns

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