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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (December 28–29)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that according to a recent study by DeVoe & Company, only 42% of RIAs surveyed have written succession plans and either have begun to implement them or have already done so.

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Lessons from a Garage Fire: Reviewing Your Insurance Coverage

MainStreet Financial Planning

I want to share some key lessons learned to help you review your own insurance coverage and emergency preparedness. Key Takeaways & Insurance Considerations Ensure Your Home Can Alert You in an Emergency Many neighbors close to the fire didnt wake up when we knocked on their doors.

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When clients don’t understand legacy planning

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

Find out how these MDRT members ask questions that challenge clients assumptions about passing on generational wealth and legacy planning. They want insurance, and they think they know how much insurance they want before I meet them. I’m not scared of numbers and giving clients a large number for insurance coverage.

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Personal finance links: putting in the reps

Abnormal Returns

awealthofcommonsense.com) How to choose the best Medicare plan for you. theretirementmanifesto.com) 401(k) Five things to understand about your retirement savings plan. mr-stingy.com) Should you get your insurance coverage re-quoted? (obliviousinvestor.com) Why Social Security is important for so many Americans.

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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? theatlantic.com) Retirement savings How a national 401(k) plan would work. (youtube.com) Housing What you need to know when downsizing. wsj.com) Life happens. People need to move.

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3 Smart Summer Moves to Keep Your Financial Plan (and Retirement Goals) on Track

MainStreet Financial Planning

Plan Ahead for Seasonal Spending Think about what’s coming: back-to-school shopping, Halloween, Thanksgiving travel, holiday gifts. Even a few hundred dollars can go a long way in preserving your regular savings plan. Organize and Update Key Documents Summer is also a great time to review the paperwork side of your financial life.

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Top Insights Driving Financial Planning Strategies in 2025

WiserAdvisor

The financial planning industry is constantly undergoing change. This article will discuss some of the most pivotal financial planning industry trends to watch out for this year. They would also want to plan how and when to withdraw funds since different accounts come with different tax implications.