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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 28–29)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: According to a recent survey, advisors are putting an increasing share of client assets into model portfolios, allowing for customization and time savings that advisors appear to be using to provide more comprehensive planning services RIA M&A deal volume saw an annual record in 2024 as a lower cost of capital, (..)

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Personal finance links: a very simple philosophy

Abnormal Returns

axios.com) Insurance What you need to know about auto insurance coverage. flowfp.com) How much umbrella insurance do you need? (youtube.com) Housing What you need to know when downsizing. wsj.com) Life happens. People need to move. Home sales happen.

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FDIC Changes Insurance Coverage of Trust Bank Accounts

Wealth Management

Soon, accounts held by trust may be insured by the FDIC for up to $1,250,000, rather than the current $250,000 limit on many individual accounts.

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WealthStack Roundup: FP Alpha Releases P&C Snapshot, Which Summarizes Client Insurance Coverage

Wealth Management

Also, GMO’s Nebo passes $1B in platform assets a year after launching, Finology Software’s website is now live and Focus Financial Partners is UPTIQ’s newest client.

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Thursday links: sussing out the truth

Abnormal Returns

microcapclub.com) Finance Why State Farm is pulling home insurance coverage from the California market. (disciplinefunds.com) There's nothing magical about dividend investing. rogersplanning.blogspot.com) How fear gets in the way of investing success. grist.org) This leveraged ETF has destroyed half of the capital invested.

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Tax Planning and Health Insurance Premium Subsidies under the Affordable Care Act

Advisor Perspectives

A matter that can have large impacts on the marginal tax rates faced by individuals who obtain health insurance coverage through the ACA exchanges is the reduction of the tax credits (or subsidies) for health insurance coverage as incomes increase.

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Balancing Multiple Residences: Navigating Tax Considerations, Legal Documentation, and Insurance Coverage for Snowbirds

Ballast Advisors

Join us as we delve into the tax strategy, legal documentation, and insurance coverage considerations needed to successfully balance the ownership of multiple residences for snowbirds. Review your coverage limits and consider factors such as driving habits and annual mileage.