Fundamentals of Financial Planning
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Where fundamental financial science and theory merge with real life. Here are all the essential basics of financial planning woven into the realities of working with real clients and building a successful practice. Inside are seven different ways to analyze a client situation, then how to best communicate and work with clients in their best interests. Using real data and relevant case examples, Fundamentals of Financial Planning takes you logically through the process of client behavior, motivation and risk management, education funding and investment management, and the critical influence of time on the value of money. This is an essential text that puts fundamental academics into a real life context to help ensure that concepts and best practices are comprehended, retained and ready for deployment. This professional tax and financial planning perspective services multiple applications:
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Investment Planning: Concepts and Strategies
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2nd Edition coming August 2019! 2nd Edition ISBN: 978-1-946711-62-5
Our newest textbook is all about the future. Our lives are all about investing in the future with hope of a return. The key of course is managing the risk of hope with knowledgeable expectations of return from an investment framework that includes preservation of capital, production of income, and growth in value. Investment Planning; Concepts and Strategies blends this theoretical investment framework with practical knowledge of securities, portfolio management, asset allocation and implementation. The text includes thorough coverage of securities, securities markets, investment theory and analysis. Written from both the academic and practitioner perspective, Investment Planning; Concepts and Strategies accomplishes our objective of creating a text that is in-depth, clear and readable. Chapters include the following topics:
This professional investment planning perspective services multiple applications:
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Estate Planning
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Money never dies. It just moves. That is the essence of Estate Planning: controlling the movement of money during life, and after death, so it goes where it is supposed to go — and not somewhere else. Inside this text are the six critical documents for estate planning that everyone needs; the certainties surrounding death taxes; the five types of property ownership; the hows and whys of interest transfer and taxation of loved ones; and probate —simplification and avoidance. Estate Planning contains the full ABCs of trusts: ILITs, QTIPs, CRATs, CRUTs, GRITs, GRATs, GRUTs, QPRTs, revocable, irrevocable, and more. Inside is the impact of the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012 and the essentials of post-mortem planning. Real data, real life examples that are easy to understand. This professional estate planning perspective services multiple applications:
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Income Tax Planning
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How many Ph.Ds, JDs, CPAs, CFPs and CFAs does it take to write a really, really good text on income tax planning? Two, two, two, three, and one, respectively. Plus, every one of the text’s authors has taught and practiced individual tax. That’s a lot of brainy, real-world perspective packed into one book. Anyone who reads this text will come away with the confidence of understanding the Form 1040 and knowing how to competently prepare a return. Inside Income Tax Planning is the history of the income tax and the contribution to tax revenue from business, individual, employee and transfer taxes. Plus, the text’s presentation of The Triads of Tax actually makes it easy to understand the Internal Revenue Code. Also included is a comprehensive overview of the tax implications due to the Affordable Care Act. This professional income tax planning perspective services multiple applications:
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Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
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How does money keep on working when the individual doesn’t? Everything about money changes with retirement — when the working mindset goes from production to protection. This comprehensive text explains all the ways to make retirement work. How much is needed to retire? Inside are clever rule of thumbs you can put to work in seven seconds or less. How much money is really money in a retirement plan? With this text, you’ll know. How can you save a business owner $40,000, while contributing only $200 for younger employees? Is it better to tax today or during retirement? The answers are inside.
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Fundamentals of Financial Planning
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6th Edition coming August 2019! 6th Edition ISBN: 978-1-946711-64-9
Where fundamental financial science and theory merge with real life. Here are all the essential basics of financial planning woven into the realities of working with real clients and building a successful practice. Inside are seven different ways to analyze a client situation, then how to best communicate and work with clients in their best interests. Using real data and relevant case examples, Fundamentals of Financial Planning takes you logically through the process of client behavior, motivation and risk management, education funding and investment management, and the critical influence of time on the value of money. This is an essential text that puts fundamental academics into a real life context to help ensure that concepts and best practices are comprehended, retained and ready for deployment. This professional tax and financial planning perspective services multiple applications:
Digital copies of this book are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Note: Digital books cannot be printed. Read more |
Cases in Financial Planning: Analysis and Presentation
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Did you know that a personal financial statement is really a story? Better financial planners know that preparing and analyzing personal financial statements is not all about numbers. Inside Cases in Financial Planning: Analysis and Preparation are the real stories of how to create a sound client relationship in order to implement a sound financial plan. You’ll meet The Burkes, a 100% complete financial planning case with analysis and answers. Plus, there are 10 comprehensive cases that range from easy to hard. Also inside are mini-cases that illustrate how to analyze all of the sections of a financial plan. Woven throughout are tips and strategies for building a productive client relationship, including seven ways to to analyze a client situation. Real data, real cases; and appendices that are off the charts invaluable. Cases in Financial Planning, Analysis & Presentation includes a variety of powerful learning tools and features: Complimentary financial planning software to assist with student analysis and presentations Instructor materials include suggested solutions with supporting schedules, PowerPoint® presentations for the introductory chapters, suggested syllabi, a grading rubric and software support This professional case study perspective services multiple applications: Client analysis and presentation of in-depth financial planning solutions as part of a comprehensive curriculum in financial planning or financial management A powerful and highly practical reference for practicing financial planner professionals Cases in Financial Planning, Analysis & Presentation is designed to meet the educational requirements for a Financial Plan Development course in any CFP Board-registered program.
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Income Tax Planning
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11th Edition (Fully Updated for TCJA 2017) coming April 13th!
How many Ph.Ds, JDs, CPAs, CFPs and CFAs does it take to write a really, really good text on income tax planning? Two, two, two, three, and one, respectively. Plus, every one of the text’s authors has taught and practiced individual tax. That’s a lot of brainy, real-world perspective packed into one book. Anyone who reads this text will come away with the confidence of understanding the Form 1040 and knowing how to competently prepare a return. Inside Income Tax Planning is the history of the income tax and the contribution to tax revenue from business, individual, employee and transfer taxes. Plus, the text’s presentation of The Triads of Tax actually makes it easy to understand the Internal Revenue Code. Also included is a comprehensive overview of the tax implications due to the Affordable Care Act. This professional income tax planning perspective services multiple applications:
Digital copies of this book are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Read more |
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Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
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14th Edition Now Available!How does money keep on working when the individual doesn’t? Everything about money changes with retirement — when the working mindset goes from production to protection. This comprehensive text explains all the ways to make retirement work. How much is needed to retire? Inside are clever rule of thumbs you can put to work in seven seconds or less. How much money is really money in a retirement plan? With this text, you’ll know. How can you save a business owner $40,000, while contributing only $200 for younger employees? Is it better to tax today or during retirement? The answers are inside.
Digital copies of this book are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Read more |
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Estate Planning
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11th Edition Now Available!
Money never dies. It just moves. That is the essence of Estate Planning: controlling the movement of money during life, and after death, so it goes where it is supposed to go — and not somewhere else. Inside this text are the six critical documents for estate planning that everyone needs; the certainties surrounding death taxes; the five types of property ownership; the hows and whys of interest transfer and taxation of loved ones; and probate —simplification and avoidance. Estate Planning contains the full ABCs of trusts: ILITs, QTIPs, CRATs, CRUTs, GRITs, GRATs, GRUTs, QPRTs, revocable, irrevocable, and more. Inside is the impact of the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012 and the essentials of post-mortem planning. Real data, real life examples that are easy to understand. This professional estate planning perspective services multiple applications:
Digital copies of this book are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Read more |
Insurance Planning
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6th Edition Coming October 1st!
Insurance is complicated, by design. Understanding it doesn’t have to be. Life is a series of risk management decisions and that includes insurance. Here is how to know all the ways insurance can and should be used to mitigate risk. This text guides you through the basics of life, health, disability insurance, long-term care, property and liability insurance; and let’s not forget Social Security and managing personal credit. Using real data and real life examples, readers will soon understand risk retention, avoidance and shifts; and how to avoid the sidetracking of life plans by unexpected and uncovered risk. This professional insurance planning perspective services multiple applications:
Digital copies of this book are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Note: Digital books cannot be printed. Read more |
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Income Tax Planning
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12th Edition COMING APRIL 1st! How many Ph.Ds, JDs, CPAs, CFPs and CFAs does it take to write a really, really good text on income tax planning? Two, two, two, three, and one, respectively. Plus, every one of the text’s authors has taught and practiced individual tax. That’s a lot of brainy, real-world perspective packed into one book. Anyone who reads this text will come away with the confidence of understanding the Form 1040 and knowing how to competently prepare a return. Inside Income Tax Planning is the history of the income tax and the contribution to tax revenue from business, individual, employee and transfer taxes. Plus, the text’s presentation of The Triads of Tax actually makes it easy to understand the Internal Revenue Code. Also included is a comprehensive overview of the tax implications due to the Affordable Care Act. This professional income tax planning perspective services multiple applications:
Digital copies of this book are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Note: Digital books cannot be printed. Read more |
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Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
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15th Edition coming May 1st!15th Edition ISBN: 978-1-946711-60-1
How does money keep on working when the individual doesn’t? Everything about money changes with retirement — when the working mindset goes from production to protection. This comprehensive text explains all the ways to make retirement work. How much is needed to retire? Inside are clever rule of thumbs you can put to work in seven seconds or less. How much money is really money in a retirement plan? With this text, you’ll know. How can you save a business owner $40,000, while contributing only $200 for younger employees? Is it better to tax today or during retirement? The answers are inside.
Digital copies of this book are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Note: Digital books cannot be printed. Read more |
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Estate Planning
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Estate Planning, 12th Edition Now Available ISBN: 978-1-946711-33-5
Money never dies. It just moves. That is the essence of Estate Planning: controlling the movement of money during life, and after death, so it goes where it is supposed to go — and not somewhere else. Inside this text are the six critical documents for estate planning that everyone needs; the certainties surrounding death taxes; the five types of property ownership; the hows and whys of interest transfer and taxation of loved ones; and probate —simplification and avoidance.
Estate Planning contains the full ABCs of trusts: ILITs, QTIPs, CRATs, CRUTs, GRITs, GRATs, GRUTs, QPRTs, revocable, irrevocable, and more. Inside is the impact of the recent estate tax legislation and the essentials of post-mortem planning. Real data, real life examples that are easy to understand. This professional estate planning perspective services multiple applications:
eBooks are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Note: eBooks cannot be printed. Read more |
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Insurance Planning
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Insurance Planning, 7th Edition Now Available ISBN: 978-1-946711-31-1
Insurance is complicated, by design. Understanding it doesn’t have to be. Life is a series of risk management decisions and that includes insurance. Here is how to know all the ways insurance can and should be used to mitigate risk. This text guides you through the basics of life, health, disability insurance, long-term care, property and liability insurance; and let’s not forget Social Security and managing personal credit. Using real data and real life examples, readers will soon understand risk retention, avoidance and shifts; and how to avoid the sidetracking of life plans by unexpected and uncovered risk. This professional insurance planning perspective services multiple applications:
eBooks are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Note: eBooks cannot be printed. Read more |
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Income Tax Planning
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13th Edition Coming April 1st!
How many Ph.Ds, JDs, CPAs, CFPs and CFAs does it take to write a really, really good text on income tax planning? Two, two, two, three, and one, respectively. Plus, every one of the text’s authors has taught and practiced individual tax. That’s a lot of brainy, real-world perspective packed into one book. Anyone who reads this text will come away with the confidence of understanding the Form 1040 and knowing how to competently prepare a return. Inside Income Tax Planning is the history of the income tax and the contribution to tax revenue from business, individual, employee and transfer taxes. Plus, the text’s presentation of The Triads of Tax actually makes it easy to understand the Internal Revenue Code. Also included is a comprehensive overview of the tax implications due to the Affordable Care Act. This professional income tax planning perspective services multiple applications:
eBooks are distributed through VitalSource Bookshelf. Note: eBooks cannot be printed. Read more |
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Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
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16th Edition Coming May 2020!
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Fundamentals of Financial Planning
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Where fundamental financial science and theory merge with real life. Here are all the essential basics of financial planning woven into the realities of working with real clients and building a successful practice. Inside are seven different ways to analyze a client situation, then how to best communicate and work with clients in their best interests. Using real data and relevant case examples, Fundamentals of Financial Planning takes you logically through the process of client behavior, motivation and risk management, education funding and investment management, and the critical influence of time on the value of money. This is an essential text that puts fundamental academics into a real life context to help ensure that concepts and best practices are comprehended, retained and ready for deployment. This professional tax and financial planning perspective services multiple applications:
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Investment Planning: Concepts and Strategies
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Our newest textbook is all about the future. Our lives are all about investing in the future with hope of a return. The key of course is managing the risk of hope with knowledgeable expectations of return from an investment framework that includes preservation of capital, production of income, and growth in value. Investment Planning; Concepts and Strategies blends this theoretical investment framework with practical knowledge of securities, portfolio management, asset allocation and implementation. The text includes thorough coverage of securities, securities markets, investment theory and analysis. Written from both the academic and practitioner perspective, Investment Planning; Concepts and Strategies accomplishes our objective of creating a text that is in-depth, clear and readable. Chapters include the following topics:
This professional investment planning perspective services multiple applications:
DIGITAL PRODUCTS:
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Cases in Financial Planning: Analysis and Presentation
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Did you know that a personal financial statement is really a story? Better financial planners know that preparing and analyzing personal financial statements is not all about numbers. Inside Cases in Financial Planning: Analysis and Presentation are the real stories of how to create a sound client relationship in order to implement a sound financial plan. You’ll meet The Burkes, a 100% complete financial planning case with analysis and answers. Plus, there are 10 comprehensive cases that range from easy to challenging. Also inside are mini-cases that illustrate how to analyze all of the sections of a financial plan. Woven throughout are tips and strategies for building a productive client relationship, including seven ways to to analyze a client situation. Real data, real cases; and appendices that are off the charts invaluable. Cases in Financial Planning, Analysis & Presentation includes a variety of powerful learning tools and features: Complimentary financial planning software to assist with student analysis and presentations, Instructor materials include suggested solutions with supporting schedules, PowerPoint® presentations for the introductory chapters, a grading rubric and software support. This professional case study perspective services multiple applications: Client analysis and presentation of in-depth financial planning solutions as part of a comprehensive curriculum in financial planning or financial management. A powerful and highly practical reference for practicing financial planner professionals Cases in Financial Planning, Analysis & Presentation is designed to meet the educational requirements for a Financial Plan Development course in any CFP Board-registered program.
DIGITAL PRODUCTS:
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Income Tax Planning
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The 12th edition is still available for purchase in our store.
How many Ph.Ds, JDs, CPAs, CFPs and CFAs does it take to write a really, really good text on income tax planning?
Two, two, two, three, and one, respectively. Plus, every one of the text’s authors has taught and practiced individual tax. That’s a lot of brainy, real-world perspective packed into one book. Anyone who reads this text will come away with the confidence of understanding the Form 1040 and knowing how to competently prepare a return. Inside Income Tax Planning is the history of the income tax and the contribution to tax revenue from business, individual, employee and transfer taxes. Plus, the text’s presentation of The Triads of Tax actually makes it easy to understand the Internal Revenue Code. Also included is a comprehensive overview of the tax implications due to the Affordable Care Act. This professional income tax planning perspective services multiple applications:
DIGITAL PRODUCTS:
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Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits
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The 16th edition has been updated for 2020, including the SECURE Act.How does money keep on working when the individual doesn’t?Everything about money changes with retirement — when the working mindset goes from production to protection. This comprehensive text explains all the ways to make retirement work. How much is needed to retire? Inside are clever rule of thumbs you can put to work in seven seconds or less. How much money is really money in a retirement plan? With this text, you’ll know. How can you save a business owner $40,000, while contributing only $200 for younger employees? Is it better to tax today or during retirement? The answers are inside.
DIGITAL PRODUCTS:
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Insurance Planning
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Insurance is complicated, by design. Understanding it doesn’t have to be. Life is a series of risk management decisions and that includes insurance. Here is how to know all the ways insurance can and should be used to mitigate risk. This text guides you through the basics of life, health, disability insurance, long-term care, property and liability insurance; and let’s not forget Social Security and managing personal credit. Using real data and real life examples, readers will soon understand risk retention, avoidance and shifts; and how to avoid the sidetracking of life plans by unexpected and uncovered risk. This professional insurance planning perspective services multiple applications:
DIGITAL PRODUCTS:
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Estate Planning
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That is the essence of Estate Planning: controlling the movement of money during life, and after death, so it goes where it is supposed to go — and not somewhere else. Inside this text are the six critical documents for estate planning that everyone needs; the certainties surrounding death taxes; the five types of property ownership; the hows and whys of interest transfer and taxation of loved ones; and probate —simplification and avoidance.
Estate Planning contains the full ABCs of trusts: ILITs, QTIPs, CRATs, CRUTs, GRITs, GRATs, GRUTs, QPRTs, revocable, irrevocable, and more. Inside is the impact of the recent estate tax legislation and the essentials of post-mortem planning. Real data, real life examples that are easy to understand. This professional estate planning perspective services multiple applications:
DIGITAL PRODUCTS:
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