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"They are not reduced if you start them at age 62. Of course, if you take them earlier, you're spreading them over more years, so the rate at which you receive your benefits is reduced."
The cynical side of me begins to wonder if all these media sp…
I didn't add in the COLAs.
I retired at 52. I also started work at age 15. For a lot of people, 35-40 years of work is enough. If you have saved all your life it is time to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
I wonder if the impact of 0-Care on people is forcing them in taking SS early?
Another thought is that by taking SS early, one does not have to use their tax deferred retirement savings, in the hope they will experience gains. In my calculations, …
They need to come up with new ideas. Something no one else has. I wonder how much the person that recommended the bundt cake earns?
Maybe more upscale items? Or, add some old favorites like french dip sandwiches or meatball sandwiches etc.
I foun…
@Old_Joe, Now that this thread has derailed into a food thread, and rightfully so, I was in Monterey years ago on the boardwalk. No burger or shake but I enjoyed the best clam chowder I've ever had. I should make it a point to go back there someda…
There was a small resto in my younger days that had good burgers and fries. But the best thing on their menu was a grilled turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese and bacon served on sourdough bread. My mouth waters thinking about it. Now If McDonalds put…
True. I was thinking of a constant media presence outside but yes, the constant growl of hoodlums choppers would be much more irritating, not to mention what would happen if I went out and told them to cut back on their noise.
I have heard of shareholders selling their passes on EBay. I don't know how much though. Each shareholder gets four passes if I recall correctly.
As for living across from the Buffett, no thanks.
I don't think a McBundt will solve any issues at MCD. The menu needs some refreshing. They have tried sandwiches and salads but I'm not sure those went over well enough to encourage anyone.
I hope they don't screw around with their fries like Burg…
I would like to see example of their future menu which gets headlines but no mention in the stories. So far it is all cost cutting and reorganizing. Not enough IMO.
From the Medley website under the History section:
"Medley Global Advisors LLC (MGA) was founded in 1997 by Richard Medley, former chief political strategist to George Soros, to help investors navigate the opaque yet fascinating intersection of pol…
I have just finished watching the WSW replay and I have to admit I enjoyed the show with Carl Icahn. Maybe it was the setting but he came across very well. My impression of him changed.
No more flashy backdrop.
@Sven, I agree. I feel more positive than ever that Japan may be moving forward. The Great Tohoku Quake had a major impact on the country's economy yet they are still moving forward. Europe is responding to their intervention but the long term is n…
@clacy, Good point. The prior generations did a lot of the work by hand. The shovel was the tool instead of a backhoe. It also took more people back then to accomplish the product. In automobile assembly plants, the entire car from top to bottom wa…
For the first time in a long time, Japan is doing something about their economy. After so many PM's in a rotating door fashion, Shinzo Abe might be the one who turns this country around despite the setback of the Great Tohuko Quake, 03.11.11.
"I Could see governments getting more aggressive with money printing/welfare if that's the case. Theoretically they should be able to offset some of those deflationary forces with "free money"."
That "free money" means higher taxes on the producer …
I noticed on their website that MASGX does not include India. Maybe for future consideration?
Edit: added link. http://matthewsasia.com/our-funds/f-27/matthews-asia-esg-fund/investor/overview.fs
@heezsafe, I also do not use Google as my default search engine. I come up with the same issue as you. In any case, this is a Barron's article so they would prefer paying customers. I wonder if over time these sites like Barron's have closed loophol…
I have not been to Baltimore but I wonder if the revitalization of the downtown attracted white collar businesses only? In Tacoma where I grew up, the downtown was the center of everything until the first mall went in. Located away from the downtow…
@heezsafe, I have been seeing the same thing with REITs as of late. Early this year I sold half of my global real estate fund. Yesterday I sold the rest. The proceeds went into EM and International funds. I would guess the eventual rate increase b…
