Rick Kahler: When is 'financial planning' not financial planning?
….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…..
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CFA Society of Orlando presents the Investors First Podcast: Jason Zweig, The Wall Street Journal: Traders vs. Investors, “Conflict-Free” Advice & Investing Heroes
In this episode of Investors First Podcast Jason Zweig will compare traders vs. investors and discuss the gamification of investing, time on device, and the boredom market hypothesis.
How Inflation Affects Financial Planning
…..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, whether in one’s control or not, it’s the ongoing monitoring and assessment of those factors that provide future confidence in the plan……
When It Comes to Your Financial Plan, You Can't Trust a Computer
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.
The Most Important Questions For Your First Meeting With A Financial Advisor
……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 professional who always puts your needs and wants first….
SEC Slams Almost All Robo-Advisors With Deficiency Letters
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 all firms in the nation.
Yahoo Money – Higher taxes may be on the way for wealthy Americans after House vote
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.
A 6-step guide to choosing the right financial professional for you
Getting help on your financial decisions isn’t a bad thing. But with so many professionals and options out there, how do you go about choosing the right expert to work with?