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CrawlingRoad forum has been discussing and fiddling with the Permanent Portfolio for some time now; as well as the Boglehead web site, which has had numerous discussions with methods of constructing one's own Permanent Portfolio. I have not reviewed…
If she too is writing about bubbles.....?????
As to the charts of long ago and p/e stuff, well, is this really valid from more than 10 or 20 years ago?
Some chartists would place this bubble talk or not, into the "Elliott Wave Theory".
I persona…
A static, Federal Reserve Note paper money piece tacked to a wall in 1913; never being used to purchase anything since, would not buy much today. This simple statement would be true.
The article is wishy-washy, IMHO; as to a clear comparitive of v…
Nominally, if a retired couple had $1 million in traditional IRA accounts (rollover 401k's, etc.) after age 70.5 years (both the same age); the required minimum distribution would force a withdrawal of about $35,000 in the next tax year, whether the…
Thank you for the article, Mark.
Here is one (article) that I have had parked on the pc for a week or so, about the "funny" accounting that has continued to find its way into the mix. I was reminded of item 2 in your linked article. My linked arti…
Hi Crash,
You noted: "He showed me a list of funds they typically use. I noticed a great many are run by insurance companies. I've been warned about that."
This then means that you only saw a list of funds, but don't have the list of funds?
What…
Hi Anna,
Yes, I looked at that date path, too. That was a strange and new period, eh?
The old clock sure moves too fast most days for me.
The date page I pulled was more to the one month after the market bottom. I am sure there was a lot of interes…
How much more will the deflationary/delevering hole continue to swallow is the question.
The jobs numbers don't mean "jack" at $10 or $12/hour without benefits. Three percent unemployment is available today; but without meaning.
Charles, I'll have to await a reply here as to "what-is-though"; as I am not and won't be registered at "seekingalpha". So, no next page 2 for this house.
Thank you.
Catch
Good Gosh ! No inconvenience.
A most large thank you to everyone involved. I would buy the drink and dinner right now if possible.
David, you noted: "We haven't yet heard back from them on whether they'll cooperate."
A long time associate and a …
Hi OJ,
Thank you for the article. Hybrid bonds resemble the function of "so-called" cheese slices at the grocery store, eh? One could note that, "well, it looks, smells and tastes like cheese" but the product is just chemistry.
Ah, better living t…
Ted,
Absolute, Ted. FLPSX is a great fund. I used it for the example as to attempting to place such a fund into a defined category and/or investing style.
Regards,
Catch
Howdy msf,
You noted: "This is, unfortunately, only a surprise to those who chose not to inform themselves of what to expect." For example, NPR (via the California Report) reported this last August.
http://blogs.kqed.org/stateofhealth/2013/08/26/ob…
Would that be richest with or without Federal funds.
Federal funds by state list
johnN...........not pick'in on Texas (I lived in Texas for a year in the wayback days, and probably should have remained in Austin). The numbers are too high for all…
Hi Scott,
Keep in mind, that likely; the majority of folks (at least the adult population) who receive SS have not started SS before age 62, more likely by age 65; and at that time, will move in the Medicare program. Individual health plans, excep…
Reply to @linter:
I am not an accountant; but it is my understanding that you may have both a SEP and Roth IRA. Income levels could disallow a Roth IRA; and as noted previous, a Roth would not cover all of your available monies.
Note: a "spousal" R…
The buyers have peaked. Which will be reflected in the market place, eh?
Still a lot of delevering in place, low wages and benefits (if any) for many in this country.
Habits like owning a home, that have been in place for generations; may be movin…
Howdy Mona,
You noted: "I have been hurt immeasurably and the promise given to me was broken."
I do not place this link as a political statement; but as an overall view of the total and complete "cranial/rectal" inversion from this legislation. I …
MJG,
Strictly based upon my personal and informal studies of investing; I suspect I have little to offer that has not already been stated somewhere, including MFO. But, I still chit-chat here, from time to time.
However, there are points in time…
Pay the fines and move along, eh? Perhaps they'll (the big financial groups) have to raise fees here and there.
Better than go'in to the slammer.
Dens of thieves, that continue to breed.
Reply to @MaxBialystock:
Max,
The bend over index
I'll agree with Hank regarding the ability of those in power to adjust the CPI to fit the needs, as they may see things. And yes, food and healthcare costs; among many other items will continue to fi…
The business in D.C. brought this to mind.
"We didn't start the fire" could always be a chosen excuse, for some of those fighting this most serious social/political war, eh? Reflecting a broad sense of, "Its not my fault."
The below video statement…
Thanks for the story, Scott.
This portion reads like the U.S. infrastructure investment program—have been delayed by years amid poor planning and execution
Guess we taxpayers/citizens have to build highways and bridges in other parts of the wo…
Hi Junkster,
This is a nice and easy read (including the bar graphic lower on the page) for broad based areas, (currency, some bonds, metals) although leans to commodity areas.
This does update realtime, and/or when you choose to refresh the page. …
Hi scott,
I agree, as to rumor and related.
My note was strictly related to the 6am futures and movement until noon; and nothing to do with rumors or other reports at the time.
But, the inside and behind the scenes folks knew about the rumor of a …
Appears today at noon, that a deal has already been struck among the D.C. crowd and the word was passed around last night; with the rush to equities and the Euroland. Safe bonds today will not do so well.
The old, "move along, there is nothing to s…
If there was a large enough financial sucking sound (2008); it wouldn't really matter what commercial paper products and related, as are common in MM funds might be held within such a fund, IMHO. If and/or when the trust disappears with any of these…
Howdy mrdarcey,
Thank you for your time and efforts with your writings.
When politics affects investments to the current extent, by reaching into and being disruptive to the economy(s) in general; it is a worthy topic of discussion for this board. …
Reply to @johnN:
You noted: "us default?
I think it maybe better to 'let it go' since you cannot really fix it anyways"
What do you mean with 'let it go' ?
This 1992 Eddie Murphy movie covers the whole smelly mess.
The overview of money and power is well portrayed in this movie, although this trailer doesn't reflect the big picture and direction. This movie is available for viewing on YouTube.
