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Can I Put My RMD Into A Roth IRA?
on November 4, 2015
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Annual required minimum distributions must be satisfied before any additional amounts are converted to a Roth IRA.
The Kennedy Slide Bear: The Bear Market of 1962
on November 3, 2015
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Here are seven sage investing lessons from the J. Paul Getty era.
How to Factor Social Security into Your Safe Withdrawal Rate
on November 1, 2015
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Carefully computing and adding your Social Security early retirement safe withdrawal rate can safely boost your early retirement standard of living without jeopardizing your future finances.
Health Care Insurance Rises Another 24.6%
on October 31, 2015
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ObamaCare was always going to be a bad law and now, five years in, that should be clear to everybody.
Jeb Bush’s Tax Plan
on October 28, 2015
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Bush’s tax plan is in good company with Trump, Rubio, and Lee. It hits many common Republican talking points but doesn’t seem to take its own reasoning very seriously.
Teddy Bear: The Bear Market of 1957
on October 27, 2015
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The lessons of each bear market are visible with the wisdom of 20/20 hindsight.
Why You Should Use a Donor Advised Fund
on October 25, 2015
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We highly recommend a Donor Advised Fund for generous investors.
Small Changes Have Large Effects Over Time
on October 23, 2015
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A swimmer takes one stroke at a time and yet makes great progress.
Lessons from the Crash of 2007-2008
on October 21, 2015
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For a calm investor, a crash will just mean that the stocks you would have bought anyway are temporarily on sale.
How Common Is A Stock Market Crash?
on October 20, 2015
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A crash is defined as an index dropping at least 50% from some previous high. Since 1950, there has been exactly 1 stock market crash in the S&P 500 Price Index.
Can I Write My Own Estate Plan?
on October 18, 2015
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The shortest answer is yes, you can. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
Radio Interview: Which Retirement Accounts Should I Fund?
on October 16, 2015
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David John Marotta was interviewed on radio 1070 WINA discussing which retirement accounts you should fund for the best tax outcomes.
Sage Advice After Stock Market Drop
on October 14, 2015
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When the market drops, resist the impulse to “do something.”
Can I Contribute To A Roth IRA If I Don’t Have A Job?
on October 13, 2015
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You can only contribute to your Roth IRA if you have what the IRS calls “earned” income. This makes it all the more important to contribute to your Roth IRA every year you can.
How Frequently Should I Redo My Estate Plan?
on October 10, 2015
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Here are the most common reasons that your plan might need to be updated or revised and what to do about them.