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Economic Lessons Learned from Chess
on October 3, 2011
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I love strategy games. Many people dismiss games as a waste of time. But at their best they teach principles of cause and effect that we can use as paradigms for real life.
Rich Dad, My Father
on October 1, 2011
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David John Marotta may just be an economic columnist or financial planner to you, but to me he is an amazing father and best friend. I’d like to take this opportunity to show you why he was and is so awesome.
Chess: David John Marotta vs. Edward Teller (1977) – Game 2
on September 30, 2011
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Played at the age of 16 at a social gathering with theoretical physicist Edward Teller on 1977-07-09.
Chess: Edward Teller v. David John Marotta (1977) – Game 1
on September 30, 2011
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Played at the age of 16 at a social gathering with theoretical physicist Edward Teller on 1977-07-09.
Money Questions: Insights on I Bonds
on September 29, 2011
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Q: I am receiving some extra cash as a result of maturing CDs. I want to make a safe investment that is protected against future inflation. We do not need this money, and so I am interested to know what you think of purchasing I bonds for our grandchildren. I have heard they can be tax free if used for college.
Family Affair
on September 28, 2011
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Father George Marotta and son David John Marotta were featured in an article in Financial Planning magazine.
Stop Telling Yourself These Three Financial Lies
on September 26, 2011
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Most of us rationalize why we can’t get our finances together right now. Many Americans prolong these excuses during their entire working careers. Here are three lies you must stop telling yourself in order to build a solid financial foundation.
Rich Dad, Rich Daughter
on September 24, 2011
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“Small changes over a long period of time make all the difference.” Learn how to teach financial wisdom to your children with Megan Marotta’s series, “Rich Dad, Rich Daughter.”
Eugene Robinson’s Idea of “Fair Share”
on September 23, 2011
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Robinson’s entire arguement seems to be focused on the idea that the current max capital gains tax rate is 15% but the income tax is progressive and passes 15% at middle class incomes.
$ ?s: Divorced Spouse Social Security Benefits
on September 22, 2011
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Q: My husband and I divorced several years ago, and I am about to turn 62 in December. Since my ex-husband (he’s a year older) and I parted ways, we don’t talk. Can you please explain the Social Security benefits due to a divorced spouse?
Advisers’ Two Toughest Words: ‘Save More’
on September 21, 2011
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“Even the wealthy aren’t setting aside enough, but changing behavior is a struggle.”
Radio: How to Win the CNBC Million-Dollar Portfolio Challenge
on September 20, 2011
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David John Marotta was featured on radio 1070 WINA’s Rob Schilling show on September 13, 2011. The topic was the CNBC million-dollar portfolio challenge, and how it does not emulate a good real-life investing strategy.
How to Win the CNBC Million-Dollar Portfolio Challenge
on September 19, 2011
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CNBC’s million-dollar portfolio challenge begins next week. Participants can trade a fictional account of stocks and currency. Prizes are given over each of the 10 weeks, and then a grand prize winner is awarded a million.
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on September 17, 2011
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Subscribe and receive the free video: “Boosting Returns through Static and Dynamic Asset Allocation”
on September 17, 2011
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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.