Carson Wealth

MAY 20, 2024

April inflation data confirmed there is no need to panic about the first-quarter numbers. Our stance has long been that investing is not about timing the market, but time in the market. Instead, invest and use the long run to your advantage. It’s another reminder that when it comes to investing, patience is rewarded.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We’re coming up on the end of the year, and while it’s a time to take a break and enjoy the holiday season, it’s also a good time to consider tax strategies that may benefit you. Gift Tax Exemptions Each year, you can give up to $17,000 to any number of people tax-free.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

APRIL 3, 2024

Looking at AQMIX on your statement kind of going nowhere for 10 years could be difficult but clearly a portfolio with the allocation in Portfolio 3 would have kept up just fine and if they had focused on the bottom line number and not the line items, it would not have been difficult.

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

But when does gifting become a tax issue? Let’s take a closer look at estate and gift taxes and how you can approach them with a financial planning mindset. Taxes on Giving??? Why do you have to pay taxes on money you’re giving away? This continued until the federal government wised up and imposed a federal gift tax.

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MazumaBusinessAccounting

JULY 29, 2021

It’s also easy to ignore financial reports when we don’t know how to translate the numbers on the report into key insights about the health and value of our business. This is what allows us to function from day to day, earn a comfortable living, pay our employees, and invest in growing and improving our business.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

standarddeviationspod.com) Peter Lazaroff on investing at all-time stock market highs. open.spotify.com) Taxes What happens if you don't file and/or pay your taxes. financialducksinarow.com) Who pays taxes on Social Security benefits? nytimes.com) A record number of Americans are going to turn 65 over the next few years.

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Ballast Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2023

An HSA is a tax-advantaged account that enables you to save money to cover health-care and medical costs that your insurance doesn’t pay. The funds contributed are made with pre-tax dollars if you contribute via payroll deduction or are tax deductible if you make them yourself using after-tax dollars.

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MazumaBusinessAccounting

MARCH 9, 2023

It’s also easy to ignore financial reports when we don’t know how to translate the numbers on the report into key insights about the health and value of our business. This is what allows us to function from day to day, earn a comfortable living, pay our employees, and invest in growing and improving our business.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC’s proposed “Safeguarding Rule” would significantly increase the number of investment advisers deemed to have custody of client assets and increase paperwork requirements for advisers (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a Morningstar survey has found that financial advisory clients are more likely to stick with their advisor for emotional reasons rather than investment returns alone.

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Harness Wealth

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this guide, we explore the four main types of tax professionals and the benefits of working with a tax advisor to help navigate challenging tax scenarios. We’ll dive into what a tax advisor does, and help you make an informed decision about which type of tax professional is right for you.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the shift in financial advice from pure investment management to comprehensive financial planning continues, with more individuals becoming CFP professionals than CFAs in the past few years as consumers increasing the diversity (..)

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 28, 2022

While everyone has different financial goals and objectives, one smart strategy can be to reap the benefits of tax-advantaged accounts to help mitigate your tax burden, whether for today or down the road. What Are Tax-Advantaged Accounts? . There are two types of tax-advantaged accounts: . Tax-Deferred Accounts .

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 5, 2024

Tax advisors, and other tax professionals , offer services from preparing and filing annual tax returns to comprehensive tax strategies that help minimize taxes and preserve wealth over time. In this guide, we’ll explore the average fees of tax advisors in the US for 2024.

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Abnormal Returns

APRIL 23, 2023

abnormalreturns.com) Just in time for tax day, a custom indexing linkfest! abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks this week Why Warren Buffett is looking overseas for investments. ofdollarsanddata.com) Four questions you should ask yourself before making an investment. Also on the site Ramit Sethi teaches you how to spend money.

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Abnormal Returns

MAY 8, 2023

kitces.com) David Armstrong talks with Larry Swedroe of Buckingham Strategic Wealth about how he talks with advisers about investing topics. citywire.com) Dynasty Financial Partners has formed Dynasty Investment Bank to provide services related to mergers and acquisitions in wealth management. about building 'financial empathy.'

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In November 2022, proponents of the Massachusetts ‘millionaires’ tax (question 1) won their bid to nearly double the income tax rate on individuals with taxable income over $1M a year. As proposed, the new legislation would increase these tax rates to 9% and perhaps even 16% , respectively, starting in 2023.

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James Hendries

JULY 13, 2023

The Family Business Survey 2023 highlights the most pressing concerns of these enterprises, with high personal tax levels emerging as a top worry for America’s largest private employers. High Persona Tax Levels: A Barrier To Growth Family-owned businesses are crucial to the American economy.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Legislation that has passed through the U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 1, 2023

This month's edition kicks off with the news that robo-advisor Betterment entered into a $9M settlement with the SEC for misrepresenting its tax-loss harvesting practices in its client agreements and marketing materials compared with its actual practices (e.g.,

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Podcasts Peter Lazaroff on what constitutes 'evidence-based investing.' humbledollar.com) Tony Isola, "Withdrawal rates are more than numbers on a spreadsheet." wsj.com) Taxes 14 common tax myths including 'You can write off lifestyle expenses if you are an influencer.'

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Clever Girl Finance

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Think you don’t have enough money to start investing? You can learn how to start investing for beginners today, even if you start your investing journey with just $100. Table of contents What is investing? Why is investing important? When should you start investing? How should a beginner start investing?

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

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Integrity Financial Planning

MARCH 1, 2023

There are a number of common questions that come up around owning a home. You may be surprised to learn how important your tax strategy is when it comes to real estate investments. Finally, Brian answers a question from the mailbag about who to turn to when it comes to advice regarding investments, taxes, and legal documents.

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Abnormal Returns

MAY 21, 2023

bilello.blog) Strategy Why so many Americans think their house is the best investment. awealthofcommonsense.com) Every investment plan needs some room for error. nytimes.com) Taxes Tax filing companies are lining up against the IRS offering a free filing option. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter. nytimes.com)

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

We start with several articles on retirement planning: Data showing where American retirees currently stand, from their average net worth to how they spend each hour of the day How, according to a recent study, delaying Social Security benefits typically leads to greater lifetime wealth than claiming benefits early in order to reduce portfolio withdrawals (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 26, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A House committee has advanced a bill that would extend several expired business-related tax measures from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and would increase the value of the Child Tax Credit The SEC released its examination priorities for 2024, which include a focus on advisers' adherence to their duty of care and duty of (..)

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 29, 2023

Below are some insights from Richard Morris, Executive Vice President and Director of Tax Services, and Alex Seleznev, Senior Investment Advisor and Chief Operating Officer of MBI, LLC. And depending on your specific tax situation, you may be paying between 15% and 20% or even more in capital gain taxes.

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James Hendries

AUGUST 10, 2022

An HSA is a tax-advantaged account that’s paired with an HDHP. An HSA offers several valuable tax benefits: You may be able to make pre-tax contributions via payroll deduction through your employer, reducing your current income tax. Contributions to your HSA, and any interest or earnings, grow tax.

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James Hendries

JANUARY 22, 2023

Regardless of whether you prepare your taxes yourself or use a professional’s services, it’s a good idea to gather the information and documentation you need well in advance of your actual tax filing date. Below, we’ve listed some key information you need when preparing this year’s taxes.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 21, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that in a settlement with the SEC, robo-advisor platform Betterment agreed to pay a $9 million penalty for allegedly misstating the frequency that its automated tax-loss harvesting system was scanning some client accounts between (..)

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Carson Wealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Understanding the intricate web of tax implications and identifying tax-efficient strategies is crucial for preserving your fiscal well-being. As you aim to optimize your tax position, here are six common mistakes business owners make when it comes to succession planning tax considerations and how to navigate them.

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Truemind Capital

APRIL 28, 2023

The mutual fund investment community received a shocker last month when the long-term capital gain (LTCG) tax benefit was withdrawn from debt mutual funds from this financial year. For the uninitiated, the investments in debt mutual funds were used to enjoy indexation benefits after 3 years of holding.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Investment Adviser Association has petitioned the SEC to ask the regulator to change how it defines a small adviser from one with less than $25 million under management to a firm with 100 or fewer employees.

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Validea

APRIL 22, 2024

David Dreman is known as the “consummate contrarian” in the world of investing. As the chairman and chief investment officer of Dreman Value Management, he has made a highly successful career out of buying beaten-down, unloved stocks that the market has overreacted to and that are trading at bargain prices. P/CF of 4.6,

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Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As the tax industry continues to evolve , the prospect of becoming a solo CPA, or establishing a small tax firm, can be increasingly appealing. In addition, large tax firms have a hierarchical structure that leads to incredible competition, especially as you work towards the partner tier.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 31, 2023

The Igloo Company Pudgy Penguin #7625 – source: sothebys.com As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained mainstream popularity, it’s essential to understand the tax implications associated with these crypto assets. Table of contents Introduction to NFTs How are NFTs taxed Taxes when buying NFTs Can NFTs be taxed as collectibles?

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