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The Ultimate Downsizing Checklist Before Retiring

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 26th, 2024

When approaching retirement, many people consider downsizing their homes as a cost-saving tactic or to simply simplify their lives. Linked is a checklist of downsizing to-dos.

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  • downsizing before retirement
  • downsizing my house
  • how to downsize
  • planning for retirement
  • what to do before I retire

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Your Utility Bill

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 26th, 2024

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way many industries operate, and energy is not exempt from its impacts. AI is straining supply lines, and consumers could soon begin to feel the financial repercussions. This article highlights the concerns and possible solutions.

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  • AI and energy
  • energy capacity
  • how does Artificial Intelligence impact energy
  • increased energy demand

Explaining the Big Resurgence of Bonds in 2024

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 26th, 2024

Bonds have historically been used as a hedge against the volatility of the stock market. Though they have under-performed in recent years, bonds are making a comeback in some portfolios. Read more here.

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  • are bonds safe
  • bonds as a hedge
  • diversifying with bonds
  • inverted yield curve
  • should I buy bonds
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The Rising Costs of Back-to-School and Education

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 26th, 2024

Many families are feeling the weight of increased expenses in sending students back to school; from back-to-school shopping, to college tuition. This three-page pdf discusses some of the costs, and how 529 plans can be utilized in the planning process.

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  • 529 Plans
  • back to school
  • College expenses
  • Cost of college
  • Cost of school
  • how much does college cost
  • how to save for college
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Where You Can Turn in Times of Financial Stress

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 26th, 2024

The impacts of financial markets can cause stress, especially to retirees. This brief article offers some guidance for how to help deal with financial stress.

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  • Financial difficulties
  • Financial stress
  • Global sell off

First Trust Client Resource Kit Election

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 26th, 2024

First Trust breaks down how the markets have performed historically during election years, as well as during the tenure of Republican leadership and Democratic leadership at the highest levels of the U.S. government. You can see their charts here or by clicking on the picture below.

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  • Do the markets do better under democrats
  • Do the markets do better under republicans
  • Party impact on the markets
  • Should I invest if a democrat wins office
  • Should I invest if a republican wins office
  • Which party does the market favor

Medicare Part D Changes for 2025

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 21st, 2024

The biggest changes from the Inflation Reduction Act are coming to Medicare plans in 2025. Watch the below video to learn how this may impact your plan, and reach out to your Medicare broker for personalized advice.

 

 

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  • Medicare Part D
  • Part D 2025
  • Part D changes
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Non-qualified benefit plan features at a glance

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 14th, 2024

John Hancock Insurance has created this two-page overview of various features of non-qualified benefit plans, including: 162 Bonus Plan, REBA, Salary Deferral, SERP, and Key Person Coverage. 

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  • 162 bonus plan
  • Key Person Coverage
  • Non-qualified benefit plans
  • Non-qualified benefits
  • REBA
  • Salary Deferral
  • SERP

Tax Implications of Disability Income Insurance

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 14th, 2024

MassMutual has put together a brief overview of how the way your business is organized may play a role in the taxation of your disability income insurance.

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  • Disability Income
  • Disability Insurance
  • Disability Insurance Taxation
  • Tax Implications of Disability Income

Clarus Wealth Advisors Market Watch August 12, 2024

Submitted by Clarus Wealth on August 14th, 2024

The Fed did not change rates at their meeting last week. Click here to view this week's Market Watch to read about what the odds are of a rate cut in September, a summary of the current market environment, and more.

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  • Fed policy
  • Market drivers
  • Market returns
  • Market Watch
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