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Cost-Benefit Analysis for Financial Planning
Many investors ask about the cost-benefit analysis of financial planning. Fee-only advisors can claim their compensation is straightforward and easy to understand. In contrast, commission-based
Five Lessons from the Whiskey Rebellion
Citizens are more willing to support tax increases when they believe someone else will be paying them, especially if they think that someone deserves it.
The Wealth of Nations is Their Freedom
In 1776, Adam Smith in, “The Wealth of Nations,” theorized that “When institutions protect the liberty of individuals, greater prosperity results for all.” Institutions are
Every Business Owner Should Start a 401(k) plan
In President Obama’s new budget proposal, he suggested taxing the historically pretax 401(k) contributions of about half a million people. Some business owners are reticent
The video “Wealth Inequality in America” was recently featured on Upworthy (www.upworthy.com), a social-media megaphone. It was then re-posted by a significant minority that’s become
Do Investors Deserve to Make Money?
Many people believe the rich inherit great fortunes and then sit idly by while their stocks make them more money. When you’re working long hours,
Is Obamacare Responsible for a Jobless Recovery?
Three years ago, after the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed, I wrote an article entitled “ObamaCare is the Worst Legislation in 75