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After one month of being on the edge, a new NO confidence vote today (Dec. 16) has thumped the German government. Europe is having a nasty period, too.
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@BaluBalu
if my statement sounds incomprehensible or improbable even after a week, send me a PM, I am more than happy to share examples of how we are the enablers.
There won't be a PM from me. If the topic is worth discussing, you may start a new t…
@BaluBalu
I have no idea about others here, but we don't have a need for online banks. We have enough accounts, as is. Our local CU is for parking monies for current needs. If a larger balance is needed, we have a two day transfer from Fidelity from…
@BaluBalu You noted:
Of course, we are the enablers of both those category of abusers. We are stupid enough to be hypnotized into doing their bidding.
I'm likely too tired after a way long day; but I hope others or you offer more clarity and bet…
So, what are the bond kids thinking??? A .25 rate cut this coming week and then FINI for a length of time due to inflation. Perhaps there is concern with required skillsets for proper restructuring of multiple departments within the U.S. government …
Discover what the 'big thinkers' were thinking in 2023 to 'guide' you, the investor, for the 2024 investing year. ONLY 4 minutes of your time. The whole video program is worth watching, but you may start just past the 5 minute mark, named PRICE TARG…
From my wee brain. A lot of 'Never Never Land' I do believe in our future. Hopefully, we'll be able to maintain our 40% equity/60% bond-MM positions properly.
I offer two quick area thoughts below. M&A can be played with some funds. I'm hoping …
@Crash The 'Big Chains'. By the end of September, all 186 Rite Aid stores closed in Michigan. While this may be a blip in the corporate world, this caused problems in the small communities. Rite Aid was the place to have a medical prescription fil…
"Markets will fluctuate." YES.
My ongoing challenge is to keep 'my' fluctuations tempered.
I need more ponder time today, to provide something reasonable.
1. There have always been those who thought mediation will take them to some magic place mentally within a matter of months. For some, I am sure this happens. My point being, is that if one has never meditated, it would be difficult (for me) to exp…
@yogibearbull Good for you; and we're so very pleased that you arrived HERE.
TM for me, I do believe; has made a difference. Although, I can't compare to another me, as I've meditated for 50 years. And no, for those who do not meditate; I've not…
@WABAC Agree with you. I discovered interesting uses of Y'all, etc. being exposed to various regions of the U.S. I'm a Michigan born and live. We have our own 'tones' according to others. Moreso an Ontario accent, with the exception being the U.P.,…
@BaluBalu
where in M* do you go to pull the comparative fund performance data? I assumed you created a dummy portfolio / watch list with all the funds in your weekly post.
--- We don't have a watch list that we use for the data numbers for the list;…
@BaluBalu As to TLT, the I-Shares web site indicates a -1.09% YTD vs the M* data I use; which indicates for this week's numbers, as a -1.02% YTD. NOTE: TLT also had a December 2 monthly distribution. I do not go to each vendor page for performance …
@Mark Excellent suggestions for a 'younger' person who has time and can ride some market turns over the years.
FBALX has maintained a high percentile ranking over many years for its category. FPURX is better yet !!!
But, can those be purchased out…
Hi @BenWP Hoping she didn't have other than mental injuries. Still an unwanted event in one's daily life. Convince her to get a 2023 Camry SE. About $27K + tax, here and there, when having less than 20K miles, which leaves some mileage room to the …
@BaluBalu
Is there a typo in the sentence before the sentence in bold?
A few of the associated words please. Thank you.
Is there confusion about the weekly changes and then the total YTD, which would include the current week???
.....For the WEEK/…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the selected bond sectors, as listed; through the end of the year (2024). This 'end date' will take us through the U.S. elections period, pending actions/legislation dependent upon the ele…
Thank you again, @Observant1.
Everyone here should be watching these presentations; and saving them for further/future reference.
Especially important for this #39 report, IMHO; is Lesson #2 starting at the 5 minute mark, titled 'Price Targets'. A…
French government a NO confidence vote. Government effectively 'toppled' at this time, and not since 1962.
The grand reopening of Notre Dame, on Saturday; may not be as joyful for some folks.
ARTICLE HERE.
December 4, Wednesday, 7AM EST update article
At this time: Opposition parties submitted the impeachment motion just hours after parliament unanimously voted to cancel Yoon’s declaration, forcing him to lift martial law about six hours after it beg…
@BaluBalu I look at its chart and can not figure out why it does not get love in this forum. Any thoughts? Looks better than FBCG to my eye.
Lots of choices in large growth, be it etf's, mutual funds or an index. A LOT of choices period when lookin…
Hi @Old_Joe Ah, Ted. He surely thought he had his own personal kingdom here. At some point in his life, he may have been a gracious person, but not here. I tolerated his crap against me, as I had known and worked with others of his mold. The worst…
@Observant1 When I look at the MFO page of discussion choices (I always start and use 'recent discussions', on the subject line, to the 'right' of 'time' of the last post, I still read 'Technical Discussions'. Perhaps this is a pc/mobile browser ci…
Yes, for me using a laptop; if that matters. My MFO page has always been the page that lists 'Start New Discussion' with a full list of all other choices listed below.
***** If you have a credible source for the actions within the bond markets this week, please share here; if you are willing.
ADD: There remains global warfare; and a few new adds this week. Perhaps there is some form of flight to safety.
NOTE: My…
@hank The link is set for Troy, MI zip code (48085). This is a very decent site to use in finding vehicles. With the zip code as set, the first page with the below link will allow you to choose MAKE and MODEL, then SEARCH. The next page will displ…
* Writes from others a few years ago (not picking on GM)
GM has had issues with all of their small (< 1.8L) turbos. A lot of the issues have to do with oil coking in the lines that lead to oil starvation to the turbo. Oil coking happens when hot…
I don't give much thought to J.D. Powers notations, as it relies on owner input, which I suspect is infrequent and/or random. I prefer to 'ask' the mechanics.
At J.D. Power, we base our independent and unbiased ratings, reviews, and awards on detai…
Although most of us are busy with 'everything'; I had hoped that BaluBalu would have provided a bit of background for the '20 somethings' he speaks with to know about their 'scholarship' of learning. This age group could have a 'master's degree' in…
@WABAC I try to have some personal answers to bond pricing moves. The events in Ukraine may have caused some action. I also saw a blip about Long Duration bond holders (pension funds, etc.) wanting to hold LD with the existing yields.
I still feel…
Hi @Observant1
I've tried to help and push some folks over many years dealing with their bad habits, with their money . There have been a few success stories. I'm pleased about that.
The below book has been a gift, over the years, on several occasi…
