Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 8, 2024

For instance, the financial advice industry has seen many changes to regulations (for both advisors and their clients), advisor business models, and the advisor technology landscape. In the context of the financial planning industry, whereas Financial Advice 1.0 Specifically, Financial Advice 3.0

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International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 12, 2025

Understand taxes: Capital gains, dividend taxes, and exit loads can eat into your returnsplan accordingly. Final Thoughts: The Path to Financial Security Starts Today Smart financial planning isnt about giving up the things you enjoyits about making informed decisions that align with your goals.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 23, 2022

From gradually raising the RMD age to 75 to expanding opportunities to make Roth-style contributions, to increasing the annual limit for Qualified Charitable Distributions, this legislation will likely impact nearly all financial planning clients! How ‘regifting’ can help save money and reduce waste. Read More.

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Financial Symmetry

APRIL 9, 2025

Tax planning might not top everyone’s list of leisure activities, but in the middle of tax season, theres a hidden opportunity. What if, instead of seeing it as a mere logistic hurdle, we embraced it as a moment to refine our financial strategy? Analyze whether your tax rate will rise or fall in the coming years.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2025

We've also rolled out a new private community specifically for Directors of Financial Planning (DFPs), who are increasingly becoming the lynchpins that drive planning excellence in advisory firms… which is so in alignment with our own Kitces mission that we wanted to start hosting a community for DFPs to further foster their success!

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Most people start financial planning with the goal of growing their finances through savings and investments. But financial planning is not limited to increasing your wealth alone. Tax planning is essential. Tax is charged on every penny you earn. What impact do taxes have on your financial planning?

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Zoe Financial

APRIL 7, 2025

Tariffs impact: Proposed increases could raise the effective tax rate on U.S. For investors, this may be a time to revisit your financial plan, not to panic. Consider speaking with a financial advisor about risk tolerance and strategies like tax loss harvesting. Oil: Also down nearly double digits for the week.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that financial planning software platform RightCapital has launched a workflow management tool called RightFlows to help advisors manage and assign steps in the financial planning process to team members and clients – which on the one hand capitalizes on advisor demand for workflow solutions tailored (..)

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Zoe Financial

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smart Investing: Focus On Your Longterm Financial Goals Its imperative to begin the investment process with a clear idea of your goals and the time frame for your financial plan to accomplish them. Opinions expressed by Zoe Financial are based on economic or market conditions at the time this material was written.

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 1, 2023

As financial planners, we need to build an inclusive environment where women have the confidence to use their voice in financial conversations, can discuss finances with people they relate to, and have their unique concerns addressed. It is not meant to be, and should not be taken as financial, legal, tax or other professional advice.

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eMoney Advisor

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Adjusting to a New Tax Situation. Taxes in life are certain, however, tax legislation does change and could influence future rates. There are tax advantages—and disadvantages—clients must be aware of later in life. For instance, retirees can end up in a higher tax bracket than they expected.

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WiserAdvisor

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In addition to this, you can save more and plan for more significant purchases with greater ease. The tax liabilities for married couples filing their taxes jointly will differ from single individuals and those filing individually. Is financial planning for dual-income families different from others?

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Don Connelly & Associates

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Whether planning for retirement, investing in volatile markets, or managing tax implications, clients are often presented with intricate information that can leave them overwhelmed, confused, and anxious, undermining their ability to make informed decisions.

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Yardley Wealth Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Interest rates remain a significant factor in financial planning, affecting everything from mortgage rates to investment returns. The past few years have taught us valuable lessons about the importance of building resilient financial strategies that can weather various economic conditions.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 7, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the T3/Inside Information Software Survey is available, providing insights into which technology tools advisors use and their level of satisfaction with them, which highlighted the continued rise of specialized financial planning (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A cornerstone service that many financial advisors provide is education. One potential dynamic of these conversations might involve the advisor's bruised feelings from knowing the client had been searching for financial planning answers somewhere else rather than coming to the advisor and asking their questions directly.

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eMoney Advisor

JANUARY 31, 2023

Developing topics, engaging speakers, and creating presentation content are all time-consuming and require careful advanced planning. We also follow a cadence that helps us plan our schedule. We start the year with a session focused on budgeting and typically end the year with a webinar related to tax and charitable planning.

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eMoney Advisor

MARCH 16, 2023

Early in my career at a large broker-dealer in San Francisco, I noticed retirees were the ones getting all the attention, while the Millennials were craving financial knowledge and the attention of financial advisors. Tax and insurance advice was also somewhat constrained. This is an easier way to get the lifestyle you want.

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eMoney Advisor

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Cultural humility can help create a safe space for clients to share their most important financial information, which is a critical part of the financial planning process. The most notable shift to be aware of is the departure from the conventional financial service model and the journey to holistic planning.

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eMoney Advisor

APRIL 11, 2023

Financial planning and tax planning go hand in hand. Including tax planning as part of your service provides clients a comprehensive view of their finances and helps them achieve their financial goals. In addition, we can be confident that tax rates will continue to ebb and flower over time.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

We also offer financial planning firms access to a more diverse talent pool. Like me, the remarkable professionals below are doing their part to change the financial planning landscape. Dr. Cherry is also the founder of Concurrent Financial Planning, where he helps clients pursue what he calls “life-money balance.”

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Accordingly, back in 2012, I started to craft my own annual list of 'best-in-class' top conferences for financial advisors, allocated across a range of different categories (as what's best for solo advisors isn't the same as what's best for larger advisor enterprises, what's best for fee-for-service advisors isn't the same as what's best for AUM firms, (..)

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Tobias Financial

MARCH 16, 2025

This is a publication of Tobias Financial Advisors.The information presented is believed to be factual and up to date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. It is for information and planning purposes only.

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eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 5, 2022

By taking the clients back to the beginning, the financial professional can get to the heart of what the couple in conflict truly wants out of their financial plan. Using communication skills derived from financial counseling , learn what would be a win for each of the partners. Sources: 1 Asebedo, Ph.D.,

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The rise of remote work and digital nomadism has made FEIE a common tax minimization strategy for Americans living abroad. What is the Foreign Tax Credit (FTC)? Financial and lifestyle considerations of living abroad The importance of professional tax advice for expats FAQs about the FEIE What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 1, 2022

That said, entrepreneurship can sometimes be cumbersome in spirit, especially in terms of financial planning. Long working hours, lack of financial security, irregular income, managing investors, liquidity issues, insufficient equity, and more, while juggling personal finances, can be a daunting task.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) is a state-level tax mechanism designed to sidestep the federal State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction limit. Allowing a pass-through entity to pay state income taxes directly, PTET effectively shifts the tax burden from individual owners to the business itself.

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Steve Sanduski

APRIL 8, 2025

Keen Wealth’s checklist-driven financial planning process. Our team is so focused on the financial planning side of the equation for everyone that they just eat up all this planning. And we’re able to model that in and present it in such a way so people can understand it.

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Workable Wealth

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Financial planning can take your money game up a notch by bringing clarity, strategy, and intention to your financial life. A healthy financial plan gives you the tools to take control of your finances and start living your life with passion, purpose, and freedom. So what’s the value of a financial plan?

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 19, 2022

While the figure is stressful, financial planning for a baby can help you transition into parenthood smoothly. More importantly, if you are a single parent, you may have to consider the financial preparedness aspect more seriously. Here are some tips that can help you in planning for a baby financially: 1.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 9, 2023

Recognizing the need for a financial plan is a significant first step toward the goal of achieving personal financial security. Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Why is Financial Planning so Important?

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Don’t discount your non-financial goals and what you plan to do after you sell. Create a formal financial plan. A comprehensive financial plan can help you analyze whether the sale proceeds will allow you to maintain your lifestyle and what variables you can play with to optimize the outcome.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 26, 2022

First, do you have the necessary financial acumen and knowledge to make financial decisions? Are you good with numbers, accounting, and financial planning? If yes, then DIY financial planning might be a good option for you. What is DIY financial planning? Chalk out a financial plan.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 8, 2024

As while many entrepreneurs are perpetually on the lookout for the 'next big thing' when it comes to business opportunities, they are also receptive to the idea of switching financial advisors who might offer a more compelling value propositions. For instance, many business owners have loosely defined succession plans (or none at all!),

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Roth IRA conversions present a significant challenge for retirement planners: pay taxes now or later? Moving funds from traditional IRAs to Roth accounts triggers immediate taxation but promises tax-free withdrawals in retirement. One of the Roth IRA’s most compelling features?

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Integrity Financial Planning

JANUARY 2, 2023

Not only does it come with more wisdom and thrill for a new chapter of life, but it also presents important financial decisions that can affect your life in retirement. This birthday, and possibly 3 other birthdays that affect your retirement accounts, presents an opportunity to rethink your finances and live a new life.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Navigating Record-High Credit Card Debt With a Solid Financial Plan Credit card debt has reached a record high of $1 trillion despite high borrowing costs that may continue rising, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve. The record-high credit card debt presents a significant challenge for both individuals and the economy.

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