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Marotta On Money - August 17 Newsletter

Saving

Saving: The Most Fundamental Element of Wealth (08-16-2010)

Everything in wealth management begins with savings. All wealth comes from producing more than you consume. Unfortunately, most Americans are better at consuming than producing. Have you ever met people who always have enough money to do what they want? Their peace of mind and confidence is no accident. Nor is it luck. It comes by carefully planning their spending and savings. They deny themselves some desires now in order to enjoy financial security later. The character Mr. Micawber from Charles Dickens's novel "David Copperfield" offered a kernel of wisdom learned the hard way, now popularly known as the Micawber principle.
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In The News

Marotta Wealth Management Voted #1 Financial Planning Company!

Marotta Wealth Management was voted the number 1 financial planning company in the C-ville Weekly's annual "Best of Charlottesville" issue. Check out the winners here.

Thank you, Charlottesville, for your support!

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Video: How Your Children Can Win the Stock Market Game

Time to Buy AAPL Stock? (08-13-2010)

*Q: I am interested on your thoughts on investing in Apple stock (AAPL). I suspect that some of the reported glitches on the new iPhone 4 have created a buying opportunity. And when Apple opens the iPhone to carriers other than AT&T, they could double or triple their sales. After participating in the frenzy to purchase the new iPad, I expect their customer loyalty remain strong. * *Sincerely,* *Stop Coveting My iPad* Dear Stop Coveting, Your question reveals that you are more interested in speculation than you are in investing.
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