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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy. These pillars provide a comprehensive framework for building a resilient and sustainable plan. Diversification lies at the heart of investment planning. It also minimizes errors and oversights.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 4-5)

Nerd's Eye View

Among other measures, the proposal would amend the current 5-part test that determines fiduciary status for retirement accounts by defining as a fiduciary act a one-time recommendation to roll funds from a company retirement plan to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), strengthen advice standards for independent insurance professionals, apply to (..)

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The Best Of Weekend Reading 2023: Top 25 Articles You Might Have Missed

Nerd's Eye View

And as 2023 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight 25 of the most popular and insightful articles that were featured throughout the year (that you might have missed!).

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CFP® Certification Course: From Novice to Expert in Holistic Financial Planning

International College of Financial Planning

This certification is recognized globally and showcases a deep, systematic understanding of personal financial management, including investment planning, risk management, tax planning, and retirement planning.

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How Much Should I Be Saving in My 20s?

Carson Wealth

Purchase adequate insurance policies on your car, renters or homeowners insurance and consider life insurance if family members depend on you. Meeting with a qualified financial planning professional can help you begin building positive and lasting behaviors.?? 2 Time value of money calculations performed at [link] ?

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Stop Overlooking These Valuable Workplace Benefits

Carson Wealth

I have two friends, both in education, who literally threw away their 403(b) enrollment forms because they didn’t understand what the tax-sheltered retirement plan was. 1. Employer match on 401(k) plans. There’s not a lot of mystery surrounding the 401(k) retirement and savings investment plan.

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How Much Should I Have Saved in My 40s?

Carson Wealth

Examples of fixed expenses include any rent or mortgage payments, insurance premiums, groceries, heating and electric bills.  .  . Discretionary expenses include money spent traveling, eating out, contributing to savings and retirement plans or occasional purchases and upgrades. Maximize Your Retirement Plan Savings  .