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How is my Financial Advisor Compensated? – Fee-Only vs. Fee-Based
Over the years, I have encountered a great deal of confusion among the public surrounding Fee-Based vs. Fee-Only advisor compensation....

Steve Martin
Jun 18, 20121 min read
How is my Financial Advisor Compensated? – Fee-Only vs. Fee-Based
How is my Financial Advisor Compensated? – Fee-Only vs. Fee-Based.

Steve Martin
Jun 18, 20121 min read
Why Are Auctioneers Ten Times More Likely To Be A Millionaire Than The Average Joe?
He found that millionaires aren’t necessarily always in the highest income or highest status professions, but that they tend to live...

Steve Martin
Jun 18, 20121 min read
The Problem with Naming Your Estate the Beneficiary of Your IRA – Getting Your Financial Ducks In A
While it seems to be a simple idea to just make your estate the beneficiary of your IRA, thereby allowing you to make adjustments to your...

Steve Martin
Jun 18, 20121 min read
Make summer vacation debt-free – budget travel – MSN Money
Make summer vacation debt-free – budget travel – MSN Money.

Steve Martin
Jun 16, 20121 min read
A Guide to What Charitable Contributions Are Deductible | FiGuide
As you prepare your income tax return, you may find yourself asking the question – how do I determine if a charitable contribution is...

Steve Martin
Jun 16, 20121 min read
What The Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
Mornings are a great time for getting things done. You’re less likely to be interrupted than you are later in the day. Your supply of...

Steve Martin
Jun 13, 20123 min read
9 Money Tips from Dad
With Fathers’ Day coming up on Sunday, I’d like to share this excellent post containing some great thoughts about money. Enjoy the day!...

Steve Martin
Jun 13, 20121 min read
Rick Kahler: How to Cope with Unexpected Early Retitement | Financial Awakenings
Retirement is a word I’ve tried to purge from my vocabulary. Few people really know what it means anymore. Instead, I like to think of...

Steve Martin
Jun 10, 20121 min read
The Happiest Countries in the World – Yahoo! Finance
For the second year in a row, 24/7 Wall St. examined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s report on life...

Steve Martin
May 30, 20121 min read
10 Cheapest and Most Expensive 529 Plans – CBS News
When you buy a car you want to know the list price. It’s the same with a home purchase. But when parents shop for a 529 college savings...

Steve Martin
May 30, 20121 min read
5 reasons to invest in a 529 plan – CBS News
Hardly anyone will know what this is because most Americans don’t understand what a 529 college savings plans is. A new survey by the...

Steve Martin
May 30, 20121 min read
3 Lessons From the Best Mutual Funds of the Past Decade – Business – Motley Fool –
Unbelievably, with the right investments, you could have increased your nest egg four- or fivefold over the past decade, even as the S&P...

Steve Martin
May 27, 20121 min read
What is the Difference Between a Fee-Only Financial Advisor and a Fee Based Financial Advisor?
A fee-only financial advisor can only receive compensation directly from you. A fee-only financial advisor cannot receive compensation...

Steve Martin
May 25, 20121 min read
Disadvantages Of The ROTH IRA: Not All Is What It Seems | Financial Samurai
For over two years, I’ve been an opponent of the ROTH IRA after the government came out with its tricky dick way to let us all do a...

Steve Martin
May 24, 20121 min read
Why You Need a Roth IRA
One of the smartest money moves a young person can make is to invest in a Roth IRA — and setting one up is easy. Follow the rules and any...

Steve Martin
May 24, 20121 min read
Free Financial Planning Consultation for those affected by HP Early Retirement / Downsizing
If you are an HP Employee who is (or may be) affected by the recent HP downsizing announcement , you are eligible for a free consultation...

Steve Martin
May 24, 20121 min read
ANALYSIS: Don’t sweat the euro – The Daily
t isn’t hard to understand why the financial markets are going into the summer looking shaky. Fresh Greek elections are set for next...

Steve Martin
May 24, 20121 min read
Seeking Pension Replacement in Retirement
An interesting article – Steve ============================= Ford Motor Company’s (F) ads urge you to “swap your ride,” but the auto...

Steve Martin
May 24, 20121 min read
How Star Athletes Deal With Retirement – Forbes
Ever wonder how some of some of the greatest, most prolific, and well-known athletes deal with retirement? NFL great Deion Sanders isn’t...

Steve Martin
May 22, 20121 min read
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