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Federal Program Inventories vs OMB: $622 Billion Missing
on January 23, 2015
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With trillions of dollars to spend, you’d think the least the government could do is maintain consistent records.
What Causes Jack Bogle to Shake His Head
on January 21, 2015
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When this poor planning affects the investments in our 401(k) plans and the communities that we live in, we pay more and we get less.
2015 Tax Facts
on January 19, 2015
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The tax tables have arrived! Here are some highlights to keep in mind for the 2015 tax year.
The Success of Freedom Investing
on January 18, 2015
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It is a simple thought experiment. Would you rather invest in South Korea or in North Korea?
What Is The US Dollar Index?
on January 17, 2015
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How is the change in the value of the dollar computed?
Fiduciary Fight Part 5: Lobbyists Won’t Help
on January 15, 2015
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“We’d be fools to underestimate their tenacity and creativity when it comes to protecting their executive bonus pools.”
How Much Should I Have Saved Toward College in 2015?
on January 14, 2015
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With three young energetic boys, the growing costs of college education weigh heavily on my mind. Here are the age-based benchmarks we use to ensure that our 529 college savings is on track to meet our goals.
What is the Federal Program Inventory?
on January 13, 2015
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The GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 had a vision: to “provide Congress and the public a clearer picture of the programs that exist across the Federal government.” Like most things in government, it failed to live up to its goals.
Returns from the Countries with Economic Freedom
on January 12, 2015
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Freedom investing beat the EAFE Foreign index by 7.92% in 2014.
2014 Returns for Our 6 Asset Classes
on January 12, 2015
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When asset classes are not correlated that means they often move in different directions.
Understanding Cash Flow Is Critical
on January 11, 2015
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Regardless of income level, overspending causes poverty.
Does Past Performance Have Anything To Do With Future Results?
on January 10, 2015
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Is there a correlation which would justify talking about “the momentum of the markets”?
Fiduciary Fight Part 4: Fiduciary Oath
on January 7, 2015
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“Take a version of this fiduciary oath to the brokers down the street and ask them to sign it. If they refuse, ask why.”
Trying to Talk to Government? Good Luck
on January 6, 2015
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Despite a government “of the people, by the people, for the people”, I have found myself told time-and-again, “You’re on your own”.
One-Fund Investing
on January 5, 2015
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Either of these funds would be a good choice for a one-fund investment if you really want to keep it simple, and you could invest in both of them if you want a two-fund strategy.