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Rick Kahler: When is 'financial planning' not financial planning?
Rick Kahler: When is 'financial planning' not financial planning? Thu, May 19, 2022 ....Then I notice the incongruency because in almost every case, the ads are being run by companies that sell financial products or are owned by huge insurance companies..... Read More
By Scott Waltman - Abdeen News

How Inflation Affects Financial Planning
How Inflation Affects Financial Planning Wed, Mar 09, 2022 .....Financial planning or creating a financial plan isn’t a one-time, transactional exercise. As you build a plan, there are a number of inputs that help to create the personal and financial circumstances for each client. As those factors evolve, wh... Read More
By Joe Buhrmann as seen at FinancialPlanning.com

When it Comes to Your Financial Plan, You Can't Trust a Computer
When it Comes to Your Financial Plan, You Can't Trust a Computer Tue, Jan 04, 2022 At my annual physical exam recently, the doctor took my vital signs, reviewed my medical records, and after reading my EKG results, said, “Well the computer says you’re having a heart attack.” But the computer was wrong. Read More
By Lisa Brown (seen on Yahoo Finance)

The Most Important Questions For Your First Meeting With A Financial Advisor
The Most Important Questions For Your First Meeting With A Financial Advisor Wed, Dec 01, 2021 ......This is true for any financial situation, including those outside of losing a partner or spouse. Start by finding a fiduciary, fee-only advisor, ideally someone who is a Certified Financial Planner™, so you’ll know you’re in the hands of a prof... Read More
By Stacey Francis as seen at Forbes.com

SEC Slams Almost All Robo-Advisors With Deficiency Letters
SEC Slams Almost All Robo-Advisors With Deficiency Letters Thu, Nov 11, 2021 As the number of robo-advisors explodes, the Securities and Exchange Commission has honed its examinations on interactive digital investment advisors, including those that offer discretionary advice, uncovering a wide swath of deficiencies at almost ... Read More
By TRACEY LONGO

Yahoo Money - Higher taxes may be on the way for wealthy Americans after House vote
Yahoo Money - Higher taxes may be on the way for wealthy Americans after House vote Wed, Sep 01, 2021 Wealthy people are bracing for potentially higher taxes that could hit their bank accounts as soon as this year, while lower- and middle-income Americans could end up enjoying tax breaks from Uncle Sam that were originally only temporary. Read More
By Denitsa Tsekova

How to Possibly Pay 0% in Taxes on Your Taxable Investment Gains
How to Possibly Pay 0% in Taxes on Your Taxable Investment Gains Thu, Apr 29, 2021 Don’t miss out: Certain people with low enough taxable income can sell stocks or mutual funds to convert their taxable gains into tax-free money. Here’s how... Read More
By by: Mike Piershale (as seen at Kiplinger.com)

The 3 things millionaires are doing today to maintain and grow their net worth
The 3 things millionaires are doing today to maintain and grow their net worth Fri, Mar 12, 2021 Financial planning, passive income and investing: The three ways millionaires build their net worth. Read More
By by Elizabeth Gravier

Can I Deduct My IRA On My Tax Return?
Can I Deduct My IRA On My Tax Return? Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Is a contribution to an individual retirement account (IRA) tax-deductible? For many of us, the short answer is: You bet! That’s what IRAs are for. However, there are rules and limits. Read More
By By Amy Fontinelle at Investopedia

Fee-based vs. fee-only financial planners
Fee-based vs. fee-only financial planners Tue, Jan 26, 2021 Although “fee-based” and “fee-only” financial planners sound similar, they both have different fee structures and different obligations to investors. Here’s what you need to know about fee-based vs fee-only financial planners. Read More
By Bea Bishoff

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