Tag: financial independence
How to Know if a Financial Advisor is a Fiduciary
Do you want to know if your financial advisor is a fiduciary? Just ask. The easiest way to find out if your advisor is a fiduciary is simply to ask. If your advisor says they’re not a fiduciary, ask why. The advisor should offer a clear, concise and logical explanation. They also should be willing and […]
Read moreDon’t Let Your Cash Sit Idle: Invest Wisely for Better Returns
Stop Losing Money: Why Parking Cash in Banks Is Costing You Big Time! In today’s financial landscape, letting your cash sit idle in a bank account or locking it into CDs with teaser rates that quickly dwindle is a costly mistake. Instead, savvy investors are opting for smarter ways to manage their idle cash and […]
Read moreUnlocking Financial Security: Finding the Best Tax Preparer Near You
Introduction: When it comes to handling your finances, especially taxes, trust is paramount. Yet, many people overlook the importance of thoroughly vetting their tax preparer, despite the sensitive nature of the information they handle. At Shore Financial Planning, we understand the significance of selecting the right tax professional, which is why we’ve compiled these eight […]
Read moreReduce Your Taxes & Grow Wealth Now
Discover the Power of Proactive Tax Planning to Permanently Reduce Taxes and Grow Wealth. How it Impacts the Business and/or Real Estate Owner: Taxes can be the largest recurring expense for business and real estate owners, often delaying or even destroying wealth-building plans. On average, individuals worldwide pay 30-50% of their income in taxes, including […]
Read moreCost Segregation – What You Need to Know
COST SEGREGATION Is an IRS APPROVED Method to reduce or eliminate federal income taxes. We provide cost segregation reporting for federal income tax reduction by calculating costs of property components and segregating each to the correct depreciation lives, including short-life classifications. Shorter depreciation time lowers taxable income. Why Do a Cost Segregation Study? Beyond the […]
Read moreSee If Your Business Is Eligible For The QBI Deduction
The Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction and related rules and guidance can be difficult to navigate. Also, there are several factors and issues that eligible business owners must consider. Additionally, to help make the analysis easier, we have created the “Am I Eligible For A Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction?” flowchart. It addresses some of […]
Read more2022 – THE END Of The Greatest Bond Market Bubble In Financial History
The bond market today resembles the stock market in 1998-2000 and the real estate market in 2006-2007!!! Both Asset Bubbles were predictable and ended badly for investors!!! How is it possible to make such a claim??? Risk vs. Reward Analysis Based On Valuations We are at a rare point in history where the risk/reward analysis […]
Read moreEconomics 101 & The Stock Market Bubble
As a professional trader in my prior life (between the years of 1997 – 2019) I became conversant with the stock market and learned the truth about Wall Street. I was fortunate to become financially independent enough to start my own financial planning firm – Shore Financial Planning, located in Monmouth Beach, NJ. Throughout my […]
Read moreShore Financial Planning’s Investment Philosophy
The Solution to the Challenge of Investing The real key to successful investing involves disciplined application of three major themes found in modern prudent fiduciary investing: Broad diversification of risk Low costs Low taxes (for taxable investors). These factors allow investors the chance to reduce portfolio risk and enhance long term wealth effectively and efficiently. […]
Read more7 Steps to Financial Independence
#1 – START FROM THE END Stephen Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, often stresses the importance of beginning any project with the end in mind. What does this mean for you, as someone who wants to ensure a safe and secure financial future? It means that you should start by […]
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