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How to Create a my Social Security Account When You Get an Error Message
I was always met with the following error message: “We cannot create an account for the Social Security number you entered.”
Q&A: I Have a Marotta-Managed 401(k). What Should I Invest In?
We often get the question from plan participants, “What should I invest in?” Here are our recommendations in order.
Do Top-Ranked Funds Repeat?
Dimensional’s analysis found that top funds do not repeat.
What is the Correlation of the Asset Classes?
Asset classes are best defined by looking at the correlation of their returns. These four 2015 articles take a close examination at the three appreciation asset classes.
Helpful Chart Shows Why You Should Diversify Globally
We continue to believe that diversification among many different countries provides a more consistent return than investing entirely in the United States.
Q&A: How Does the SECURE Act Change QCDs?
“I will be turning 70 1/2 and wanted to start making contributions to charity from an IRA and taking the QCD at that time. Would this bill require me to wait two more tax years, until I am 72, to do this?”
Avoid Dave Ramsey’s Referral Services
Rumors suggest that the network’s vetting is a five minute process where you are told the fees are about $1,000 a month.
#TBT Marotta’s 2019 Gone-Fishing Portfolios
In case you missed it, here is the overview of our Marotta’s 2019 Gone-Fishing Portfolios. These are our recommended simple asset allocations for those just getting started with investing.
The 30-Year Value of a Single Roth Conversion
Thirty years of interest, dividends, and capital gains tax is a significant savings.
How to Confirm a Schwab Bank Check You Wrote Was Cashed
What ever happened to that check? Here’s how to find out if it a Schwab check you wrote has been cashed by the recipient.
Looking Backward On Socialism: The Use Of Force To Bring About Utopia
The unpleasant reality is that socialism quickly turns to the use of force to bring about their vision of society.
New Funds for Australia and Switzerland
An analysis of changing to lower cost funds.
IRA Reform on Horizon – SECURE Act of 2019
On May 23, 2019, the House passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 with a vote of 417 Yeas and 3 Nays. It is on its way to the Senate.
How to See Your Schwab RMD Online
For those who are doing it themselves, this page can help you satisfy this important IRS requirement.
The Full Complexity of All Required Minimum Distribution Divisors Explained
Most divisors are looked up in tables based on your age. Others are calculated based on last year’s divisor. Some particularly unfortunate cases have distribution deadlines rather than divisors at all.