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Freedom Investing in Review (September 2022)
This quarter, we saw that in 1-year returns ending September 30, 2022, Developed Freedom Investing had a -0.44% disadvantage, Emerging Market Freedom Investing had a -0.34% disadvantage, and Overall Freedom Investing had a +0.14% advantage.
Three Places You May Need to Update Your Schwab Routing Number
This year, Charles Schwab will be retiring the outdated PNC Bank ABA routing number, 031000053, that was issued for Schwab One accounts that activated the “Payment Features” on the account prior to March 2012.
U.S. Investing in Review (Sept 2022)
This quarter, we saw that in 1-year returns ending September 30, 2022 our U.S. Stock Strategy had a +4.11% advantage over VTI.
How to Calculate Fair Market Value if the Date of Death Is on a Weekend?
Calculating the fair market value of property varies in difficulty depending on the type of property and the date of death.
The Art and Science of a Bond Allocation (529 Plan Example)
Adding more Stability to an asset allocation isn’t an easy issue. It takes science to know how much bonds you need. It takes artistry to gradually adjust your asset allocation over time.
Q&A: Do I Need a Contract to Employ My Child?
Employment contracts have their origins in very old master-servant laws. With no employment contract, you can better protect your child’s freedom and childhood.
#TBT How to Order New Schwab Checks
Schwab has recently required that everyone with older checkbooks reorder new ones. This recent guide should help you with this process.
Founder’s Day: Celebrating George Marotta (Part 2)
My grandfather served in Japan during World War 2. He turns 96 this year.
I Was Lucky To Be a 502
George Marotta remembers his time serving in World War II.
On the Home Front During World War II
As Edward R. Morrow would say at the close of his popular news broadcasts, “And that is the way it was on the home front during World War II.”
More Self-Control Leads to Wiser Spending, Not Less Spending
In this article, I am defending the use of self-control in your financial habits.
Our Answers to 8 Common Prospective Client Questions
We recently received the following questions from a prospective client. Here are our answers.
#TBT Tax By Inflation
Inflation has at least four grievous effects on our economy. This 2014 article explains them.
Q&A: Can I Hire My Child If I Have a Solo-401(k)?
You can find out if your child or other employee qualifies by reviewing your 401(k) plan document.
The Two Koreas
After my military service in World War II, I warned fellow students that “there is going to be trouble in Korea!”