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Seven Ways a Marotta-Managed Schwab Institutional Intelligent Portfolios is Better Than Schwab Retail
Any investment manager can use the Institutional Intelligent Portfolio technology to implement extremely different investment philosophies.
Q&A: Do We Need Contingent Beneficiaries If We Have Wills?
The short answer is absolutely yes you do. Here’s why.
The Complete Guide to Beautiful, Frugal Gift Wrap
It requires intentionality and creativity to avoid the hidden budget busters of gift wrap.
Three Hidden Roth Conversion Opportunities
Even the most Roth-loving individuals may have hidden Traditional assets that they do not know they can convert to Roth. Here are just a few places to look.
Revisiting 2008 When The Markets Were Dropping
Ten years after our original article we review how sage the advice was.
Do Stock Buybacks Bring Real Value?
Stock buyback programs are a method of returning profits to shareholders without causing a taxable event.
Every Three Years, Say No to Advertisers
We have a limited amount of willpower. It is a waste to have to expend it to ignore advertising.
When to Get Your Money Out of Your 401(k), Especially Plan Owners
Even though you would likely benefit from contributing to your 401(k), you might not benefit from keeping your assets there — even if you are the owner.
Inherited Required Minimum Distributions: Your Custodian May Mislead You
For Inherited IRAs, all the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules are complicated. There is no easy case.
What Is The Average Holding Period For A Stock?
The average holding period for a stock is not simply the inverse of liquidity.
What Is Shareholder Primacy?
Since only a small portion of stock is traded each day, a large majority of shareholders prioritize the long term appreciation of the value of the company.
An Analysis of Investment Newsletters Reveals That Many Lie
Run, do not walk, away from outrageous claims.
How Do Marotta’s Fees Compare To The Average Fee-Only Advisor’s Fees?
Excellence and low cost can go together.
Gift Ideas for Minimalists
Even though tangible things that take up space tend to be bad gifts, there are many items that a minimalist can really appreciate receiving.
Abolish The TSA
If the TSA were abolished, that would not mean that airports would be any less secure.