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Radio: What Did Well in 2014 and What Might Happen in 2015
David John Marotta and radio host Rob Schilling discuss what did well in the market as well as the online security of investments.
One Hidden Way the IRS Hurts the Bereaved
It is often said that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. The IRS takes that truism to heart.
Federal Program Inventories vs OMB: $622 Billion Missing
With trillions of dollars to spend, you’d think the least the government could do is maintain consistent records.
What Causes Jack Bogle to Shake His Head
When this poor planning affects the investments in our 401(k) plans and the communities that we live in, we pay more and we get less.
2015 Tax Facts
The tax tables have arrived! Here are some highlights to keep in mind for the 2015 tax year.
The Success of Freedom Investing
It is a simple thought experiment. Would you rather invest in South Korea or in North Korea?
What Is The US Dollar Index?
How is the change in the value of the dollar computed?
Fiduciary Fight Part 5: Lobbyists Won’t Help
“We’d be fools to underestimate their tenacity and creativity when it comes to protecting their executive bonus pools.”
How Much Should I Have Saved Toward College in 2015?
With three young energetic boys, the growing costs of college education weigh heavily on my mind. Here are the age-based benchmarks we use to ensure that our 529 college savings is on track to meet our goals.
What is the Federal Program Inventory?
The GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 had a vision: to “provide Congress and the public a clearer picture of the programs that exist across the Federal government.” Like most things in government, it failed to live up to its goals.
Returns from the Countries with Economic Freedom
Freedom investing beat the EAFE Foreign index by 7.92% in 2014.
2014 Returns for Our 6 Asset Classes
When asset classes are not correlated that means they often move in different directions.
Understanding Cash Flow Is Critical
Regardless of income level, overspending causes poverty.
Does Past Performance Have Anything To Do With Future Results?
Is there a correlation which would justify talking about “the momentum of the markets”?
Fiduciary Fight Part 4: Fiduciary Oath
“Take a version of this fiduciary oath to the brokers down the street and ask them to sign it. If they refuse, ask why.”