Calculated Risk

APRIL 7, 2025

This graph uses new home sales, single family housing starts and residential investment. (I Note that Residential Investment is quarterly and single-family starts and new home sales are monthly. New home sales peaked in 2020 as pandemic buying soared. I prefer single family starts to total starts).

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Harness Wealth

JULY 14, 2025

Alternative investments such as private equity, cryptocurrencies, and collectibles now represent a significant part of the investment arena, in particular to high-income individuals. Table of Contents What are alternative investments? Table of Contents What are alternative investments?

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MainStreet Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As December unfolds, it’s easy to overlook year-end tax planning amid the holiday hustle. However, dedicating a few moments now can lead to significant savings come tax season. To help you retain more of your hard-earned money and reduce your tax liability, consider these five strategic moves before the year concludes.

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The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Charley Ellis on Rethinking Investing , is below. Charlie Ellis is just a legend in the world of investing. He was chairman of the Yale’s Endowment Investment Committee and his, not only did he write 21 books, his new book, rethinking Investing, is just a delightful snack.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

Tax-loss harvesting is a powerful strategy that investors can use to reduce their taxable income. This type of strategy typically involves selling underperforming investments at a loss to offset capital gains (or ordinary income) to optimize portfolio returns. Table of Contents What is tax-loss harvesting?

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Harness Wealth

JULY 14, 2025

Real estate investment is one of the more common—and arguably more consistent—avenues to wealth creation, delivering capital appreciation, rental income, and portfolio diversification. Table of Contents Understanding real estate taxes What are the most tax-efficient ownership structures? Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT): A 3.8%

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Tax season can be overwhelming, but understanding how to leverage deductions and credits can significantly impact your bottom line. While both mechanisms help reduce what you owe, they operate in fundamentally different ways that affect your final tax bill. And tax law is not static. of your AGI.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

Without proper planning, taxes can unexpectedly take a large bite out of the proceeds, potentially reducing financial security and the legacy. When you understand various exit strategies and their tax implications early, you position yourself to make informed decisions that maximize after-tax value while ensuring a smooth transition.

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As the year comes to a close, now is the time to review potential financial moves to help minimize your tax burden heading into 2025. Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Find your next tax advisor at Harness today. Starting at $2,500.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 10, 2025

Tax advice is a common topic on social media platforms like TikTok. Influencers promise easy ways to secure tax deductions, simplifying complex ideas into bite-sized claims that gloss over important details in the process. Can Hiring Your Children Help You Save on Taxes? Can You Claim Your Pet as a Tax Write-Off?

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 27, 2025

Interested in using Harness at your tax firm, or know a tax firm you’d like to refer to Harness? What does it really take to build a future-ready tax firm? Generally, most state individual and corporate income tax changes take effect on January 1, the beginning of the calendar year, for consistency through the tax year.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The post Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners 2025 appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners in 2025. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore proven strategies to help you minimize tax liability while staying compliant with current regulations.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 17, 2025

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have emerged as powerful tools that deliver this exact combination, providing immediate tax advantages while offering flexibility to recommend grants to qualified organizations over time. DAFs also introduce welcome simplification at tax time by consolidating multiple charitable activities under a single receipt.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 27, 2025

Secondary transactions (or Secondaries as theyre known) involve the buying and selling of pre-existing investments in private funds or stakes in the portfolio companies those funds own. Secondaries are typically traded before the fund or business is sold in a traditional wayessentially, being the resale market for private investments.

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Harness Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2025

April 15 marks the IRS tax return filing deadline for 2025. Although this is the traditional tax filing deadline, given the spate of recent natural disasters (such as the California wildfires and Hurricane Milton), the IRS is granting certain filing and payment extensions beyond this date.

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Harness Wealth

MARCH 6, 2025

Freelancers and contractors may enjoy greater flexibility and independence than full-time employees, however, this autonomy brings increased tax responsibility. Unlike W-2 employees, freelancers and independent contractors are responsible for managing their own tax obligations, which can be a complex process.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

In today’s dynamic economy, millions have embraced a diverse portfolio of income streamsfrom traditional employment to creative side hustles, equity compensation, and investment ventures. What is an RSU? But that is where the simplicity ends for many modern workers. But that is where the simplicity ends for many modern workers.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

April 14, 2025), a district court held on summary judgment that an insider didn’t have to disgorge his profits from the sale of stock received from a grantor retained annuity trust. The insider, who owns more than 10% of any one class of the company’s securities, must have made a purchase and a sale within a 6-month period.

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Carson Wealth

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Every year brings changes in tax rules, and 2025 is no exception. Staying informed about these tax updates isn’t just about being prepared for tax seasonit’s about making smart money moves all year long. More Money Protected from Taxes Good news for your walletyou can shield more of your income from taxes in 2025.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 8, 2025

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how James found that transitioning from audio and video content covering general personal finance topics to material specifically for his ideal target clients (pre-retirees and retirees with at least $2 million in investible assets) initially led to fewer viewers but ultimately to more interested prospects, why (..)

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Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 13, 2025

While there are no major tax implications of buying a house before selling, with your financial advisor to review your options and discuss how a particular strategy may impact your overall situation before taking action. With the proceeds from the home sale, you can pay off the HELOC on your new house. Advance planning.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

New Home Sales. Pending Home Sales. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. This information is not a substitute for individualized tax advice.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Exercise strategy: Timing: Consider the tax implications of exercising vested options before or after the IPO, timing of sales, and tax planning opportunities. Cash flow: Depending on the type of equity you have, exercising can be challenging given tax implications and having cash to buy the stock.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 18, 2025

In the world of investing, this could not be truer. Long-term investing is where you put your money to work and give it time to grow. Below are 5 long term investment strategies you need to know about in 2025: 1. This is the segment you can explore for long-term investing. Because they hold real value. Why does it work?

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Tax planning serves as the cornerstone of the entire acquisition deal, extending far beyond a simple checkbox. Every element, from structure to price negotiations, hinges on understanding tax implications for all parties involved. Get it right, and you will have set yourself up for a smooth transition and maximized returns.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 13, 2025

A diversified portfolio is the cornerstone of a risk-adjusted investment strategy. Outright Sales: Selling stock through market or limit orders. Diversifying Around It: Balancing the portfolio by investing in assets that offset the concentrated position’s risk. Discuss your situation with an investment adviser.

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Darrow Wealth Management

APRIL 23, 2025

For individuals with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election has the potential to greatly reduce taxes on stock options or restricted stock. Section 83(b) of the tax code gives individuals the ability to accelerate the taxation of their unvested equity grant. What is an 83(b) election?

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Validea

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

In a recent episode of the Excess Returns podcast, investment manager and researcher Meb Faber shared several thought-provoking insights about investing and wealth building. For those in high-tax states, dividends can be particularly tax-inefficient. Here are five key takeaways from his discussion: 1.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Retail Sales. Existing Home Sales. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. This information is not a substitute for individualized tax advice.

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Yardley Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down the concept of waterfall wealth distribution, its benefits, and how it compares to traditional investment strategies. Key benefits include: Ensuring essential financial obligations are met first – Taxes, estate planning, and retirement savings take precedence.

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Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

Life transitions such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child or grandchild, career changes, retirement, an inheritance, or the purchase or sale of a home can all influence your broader financial picture. These events may affect your investment approach, tax planning strategies, insurance needs, and estate planning documents.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Markets fell Wednesday morning with news that existing home sales fell to a 14-year low in October; still slowed by higher interest rates, sales are on track for their worst year since 1995. Pending Home Sales. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Consumer Confidence.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 23, 2024

New Home Sales. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Friday: Retail Sales. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Stockbrokers, registered representatives, dual registered advisors, insurance agents, and other types of advisor-sales roles don’t always have to act in your best interest depending on the situation. Today, many investment advisors operate as a subsidiary of another larger, parent firm.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Running focused social media campaigns that highlight their services and share their skills in areas like tax planning or retirement planning. Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) have to follow several SEC rules. This is very important when you discuss investment results or share testimonials.

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Zoe Financial

JUNE 20, 2025

Getting Started: What First-Time Planners Should Know Even for seasoned investors, key decisions around taxes, estate structure, and long-term income planning can carry significant implications. She wants to minimize taxes while aligning her legacy with charitable values.

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