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Don’t be tricked by 8% eternal Universal Life Insurance Interest Rates!

Sara Grillo

I wrote a bunch of consumer advocacy blogs here to protect people from all the BS. Variable universal life (VUL=mutual funds) were/are illustrated using an 8%-12% CD-like ROR eternally. This information is general in nature; for specific advice applicable to your current situation please contact a consultant or advisor.

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Use this template for a flat fee advisor website!

Sara Grillo

Other additional fees that you can expect to incur, but that will not be paid to us in any part, may include: Trading fees Brokerage commissions Mutual funds and ETF expenses Custodial fees. This information is general in nature; for specific advice applicable to your current situation please contact a consultant or advisor.

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The 5 Advisor Archetypes: Which One Are You?

Diamond Consultants

They aren’t naturally inclined to work with a recruiter or consultant, and even the exercise of talking to managers likely makes them uncomfortable. And it’s time-consuming to thoroughly vet mutual fund managers on a new platform, but it is, of course, critical.

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The Rise of Direct Indexing

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

We explore the history of investing, which started with the purchase of individual stocks by investors and then the development of mutual funds, which collectively helped pool risk and provide greater diversification. Higher Net Fees….Better Better After-Tax Result? This material is intended for educational purposes only.

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Tax Season Is Over… For Last Year

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Donating Appreciated Securities For those that are charitably minded, you can donate your appreciated stock/mutual fund etc. We strongly recommend that before making any of these decisions or changes, consult with your financial advisor and your tax professional as different tax situations can yield different results.

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Is Tax Loss Harvesting Worth It?

Ballast Advisors

For example, if you’re invested in mutual funds, capital gain distribution can be out of your control sometimes– where they may sell positions in portfolio — and out of the blue you can have a significant capital gain you didn’t anticipate,” adds Parnell. Depending on your situation, you may have big capital gains in the future.

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

For those of you who are new to my blog, my name is Sara. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Macchia argues that mutual funds and REITs are not fiduciaries; product manufacturers are typically not.