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Children & College Savings
What Can a 529 Be Used For? More Than You May Think
What constitutes a qualified educational expense? When that question relates to 529 savings plans, the answer may be broader than you think.
Philanthropy
How Charitable is the Financial Industry?
Wall Street has a well-earned reputation for deep pockets, but less public attention is paid to how often the financial industry reaches into those pockets in the name of charity.
Client Relationships
Help Your Clients Understand Account Types and Compensation
With more demands on your time, having conversations with clients will be critical to determine what account types and investment plans are in their best interests.
Client Relationships
Women and Investing: Myth vs. Reality
When it comes to finances, women are more likely to experience negative stereotypes about their investment knowledge than men, according to a new survey.
Retirement
Approaching Retirement: 3 Smart Money Moves in Your 50s
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After you turn the big 5-0, you need to get serious about retirement planning. Here are three things to do now to prepare for a brighter future for yourself and your loved ones.
Children & College Savings
Making the Case for College Savings
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American Funds provides resources to answer common client concerns and demonstrate how a 529 plan can help your clients pursue their college-savings goals.
Client Life Events
5 Money Tips for Freelancers: How to Declare Freedom From the 9 to 5
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As the gig economy grows, more workers find themselves juggling their finances as they build their own businesses. Planning and discipline can help them achieve financial security as they pursue their dreams.
Philanthropy
Micro-Finance Philanthropy and Financial Advisors
If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to engage in philanthropic causes, there are some worthwhile opportunities to review in the specialized world of micro-financing.
Client Life Events
An Estate Planning Checklist: 5 Ways to Protect Loved Ones
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You’ve worked hard to accumulate your wealth. An estate plan can help you leave a lasting legacy.
Children & College Savings
Expand Your Practice With 529 College Savings Plans
For many advisors, college savings represents an untapped practice-building opportunity. Learn how successful advisors use it to cultivate client interest and build a bigger client base.
Advisor Value & Fees
Becoming a Fiduciary
American Funds provides key considerations for financial professionals when developing and documenting a plan for your practice as you move forward as a fiduciary.
Philanthropy
Why It’s Important for Financial Services to Give Back
We can all agree that it’s important to give back to your community. Financial services executives tell us why the individuals and firms in this industry are poised to help.