Posts by: Jeffrey Strain

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What Spaghetti Can Teach Us About the Housing Market and Economy By David John Marotta For the past seven years US markets have experienced the ripple effects of the tech sector’s... read the story

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Payroll Tax Exemptions ($10 Question) When it comes to how much money the government keeps out of your paycheck, there are often a lot of questions. You don&#... read the story

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Investment Policy Statement – Financial Dreams Need a Good Blueprint By David John Marotta and Beth Anderson Nedelisky Would you be willing to give a contractor a blank check and no time li... read the story

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Teaching Children about Money: Ten Principles As Americans try to spend less and go on a budget, this provides an opportunity to teach the next generation financial p... read the story

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Medicare Basics: What You Need to Know By David John Marotta and Beth Anderson Nedelisky Many seniors look forward to saving on medical insurance costs by enro... read the story

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Four Phases of the Family Financial Cycle By David John Marotta In 1985, an MIT professor won the Nobel Prize for a simple technique that squirrels have known int... read the story

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Build Your Own Solar Window Heater for $10 – Save $45 a Month This is my project for the weekend – to build a solar window heater (shown in the video below). It’s been a ... read the story

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Five Simple Financial Commitments to a Better Marriage By David John Marotta No married couple wants a scandal, even if it is just financial in nature. Money problems can ruin... read the story

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Employee Retirement Options By David John Marotta Putting all of your retirement eggs in one basket is easy to carry, but risky. Most workers are pu... read the story

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When to Consider the Bankruptcy Option By David John Marotta Most people want to honor their debt. But many families have allowed their debt to spiral out of c... read the story