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Mailbag: I’d Like to Withdraw Money from My IRA to Purchase Physical Silver
on May 16, 2012
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Precious metals will, on average, just keep up with inflation, but your after tax return would mean you fell behind inflation by the 28% tax you must pay.
Marotta’s 2012 Gone-Fishing Portfolio
on May 14, 2012
with 5 Comments
A gone-fishing portfolio has a limited number of investments with a balanced asset allocation that should do well with dampened volatility. Its primary appeal is simplicity. As a secondary virtue, it avoids the worst mistakes of the financial services industry.
Marotta’s 2012 Gone-Fishing Portfolio Calculator
on May 13, 2012
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A gone-fishing portfolio has a limited number of investments with a balanced asset allocation that should do well with dampened volatility.
When Growth is Relatively Cheap It Will Outperform Value
on May 11, 2012
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When growth is relatively cheap it should outperform value.
Last Chance for 0% Capital Gains Rate
on May 10, 2012
with 4 Comments
Most infomercials that begin with such urgency are trying to get you to buy something, but in this case I want you to consider selling.
When Large Cap is Relatively Cheap It Will Outperform Small Cap
on May 9, 2012
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Currently large is relatively cheap and small cap is relatively expensive. For that reason, the R1000 or S&P 500 should outperform the R2000 small cap.
Using Dynamic Asset Allocation to Boost Returns
on May 7, 2012
with 1 Comment
Think of static asset allocation as where to set your sails and dynamic asset allocation as a way to keep your balance as your boat glides and sometimes bounces through the waves.
Shiller P/E Implied Market Return
on May 4, 2012
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A low P/E 10 bodes well for the next 20 years of investing, whereas a higher P/E 10 suggests a lower expected return.
Social Security Loopholes: “File and Suspend”
on May 3, 2012
with 3 Comments
Many higher earning husbands base their filing date decision based on their own life expectancy, which is a mistake. They should rather be asking the question, “What benefit do I want to leave my wife?”
How Is the Shiller P/E Calculated?
on May 2, 2012
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The Shiller P/E ratio is computed by taking the current price and dividing by the average inflation-adjusted earnings from the previous 10 years.
Why Is the Regular P/E Ratio Deceiving?
on May 1, 2012
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The highest peak for the regular P/E was 123 in the first quarter of 2009. It was much higher than the historical mean of 15, yet it was the best time in recent history to buy stocks.
The Shiller Ten-Year P/E Ratio
on April 30, 2012
with 2 Comments
What we would really like to measure are the changes in price (P) that cause a company with a good long-term track record to look relatively cheap. Economist Robert Shiller created just such a measurement.
Video: The Benefits of Having a Financial Advisor
on April 27, 2012
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If you want to get in shape and need push in the right direction, you hire a personal trainer. If you want advice and a push in the right direction to be in good financial shape, hire a financial advisor.
$ ?s: Roth or Pre-Tax 401(k)?
on April 26, 2012
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Here is the only question you should attempt to answer: Are you paying a higher tax rate now or later?
Win the Lifelong Battle Against Procrastination and Laziness
on April 25, 2012
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“If you want an extraordinary career, stop procrastinating.”