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How to Avoid an IRMAA Medicare Premium Surcharge 2018
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Depending on your particular case and Social Security agent, you may get your surcharge waived, lowered, or upheld.

Do Large Roth Conversions Require Backdoor Roth Contributions? (2017)
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Luckily for Roth lovers like us, you don’t have to choose between Roth conversions or Roth contributions.

The Complete Guide to DIY Household Cleaners
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I began my DIY journey learning about science, so it feels best to start you there as well.

2017 Returns for Our 6 Asset Classes
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2017 was such a good year for the stock markets that it set a record.

Comparing Schwab Monthly Statements with Marotta Quarterly Reports
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In general, the statements should match, but matched accounting down the penny cannot easily be achieved.

SEC Action Forces Ameriprise To Return $1.8 Million In Excessive Fees
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Unfortunately, no amount of rules-based compliance can force a company to follow the principles-based fiduciary standard.

Optimizing Roth Conversions Requires Sophisticated Analysis
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“A conventional wisdom withdrawal strategy will almost always leave a lot of money on the table.”

Q&A: My Baby was Gifted Cash. What Should I Do with It?
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As the parent, it can be hard to know what to do with a cash gift for a baby.

Preparing for Death
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I recently stumbled upon an interesting website called OK to Die which has resources for preparing for and dealing with either your own death or the death of another.

#TBT How to Avoid Higher Cost Mutual Funds
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This 2002 post reminds us, “If you rely on a commission-based financial product salesperson, you will probably be sold the wrong kind of funds.” It was also the first article of ours to be featured in the “Charlottesville Business Journal.”

Clean Shares Still Laden with Conflicts Of Interest
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Recommending clean shares does not free the industry from conflicts of interest.

The Complete Guide to Timing Your RMD
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You can take the RMD out as early as January 1st or as late as December 31st, but when should you?

Eight Broker-Dealers You Should Avoid
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Here is the list of broker-dealers who said the CFP should not expect those with the CFP® mark to not mislead consumer.

Odds Are Your Financial Advisor Is Actually a Salesperson
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SEC-mandated titling will not be enough to save unsuspecting consumers from non-fiduciary financial professionals.

Radio: Finding a Life You Love
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On March 13, 2018, David John Marotta appeared on Radio 1070 WINA’s Schilling Show to discuss finding a life you love. Also in this show: what David Marotta thinks about his own life calling and a discussion of healthcare and insurance in retirement.

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