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Hi Mindy,
Ya, improvements. I used to use a very nice and simple chart tool at MSN Money. It was very easy to read and perform many functions.
It was "improved" about 1 year ago and required a MicroSlush tool download to use the new functionally.…
Howdy Cathy,
The link here, for a retirement discussion board may be of interest; started by the poster "hunger". Also Google Ameriprise with the words "lawsuits" and " fees or fee structure".
http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f28/trying-to…
EU compared to Argentina..............hmmmmm. Perhaps there are some similar monetary situations; after all, over spending the old credit card is the same the world over; but the writer of the story needs to perform a most serious review of the pas…
Additionally, not knowing what tax software program vendor you used; is a copy of your tax forms stored at that vendors web site? You noted that you E filed, and so the question.
Regards,
Catch
Hi Mindy,
As with FundAlarm, I have also explained the value and passed along the link to family and friends for their use, too. They understand that it does not change their purchase cost and their purchase supports a fine site. I also try to pro…
Hi Maurice,
I did not reread my quick write before this write to you. I believe some are well intentioned at many gov't. levels. I also believe the core fiber of the majority becomes perverted by whatever means and methods and likely is a result o…
Hi OJ,
Yes, you are correct. Lots of folks with the rules and laws changes going back many years that have caused the train to be derailed. As I stated, there are plenty of folks to pick upon, but I still believe Mr. Obama has traveled directions …
Hi Nath,
Just a quick one for now....away to an appointment.
Not pure science numbers with this; but we hold 15 bond funds; some being a much larger % of total holdings than others...but here are some rough numbers for yields:
5 HY/HI funds avg…
Good Day All,
My word for the past and current situation is:
Oligarchy (from Greek ὀλιγαρχία, oligarkhía[1]) is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people. These people could be distinguished by royal…
Hi Skeeter,
Well, I am just hopping around through the MFO posts and runn'in my written mouth of thoughts, for what value; if any, it may be. We all get some personal pressure valve relief here, eh?
Ah, the gov'ts, local, state and fed...still a…
Hi Skeeter,
As time allows, I have been peeking at the Relative Strength indicators of various sectors and some did drop down to low levels. But, I am not convinced that the broad equity market in the U.S. is ready to move upward; and anticipate s…
Agree.............two large fund families that put the big squeeze on the retail mutual fund marketing and fees, in favor of the small investor were Vanguard and Fidelity. I recall many times trying to steer folks away from spending the big loads fo…
Hi fundalarm,
I don't follow what you are presenting. I only replied to you and Skeeter as a reference point to his portfolio yield vs what our portfolio current yield indicates via M*. I do view the 30 day SEC yield via Fidelity which may be acce…
Howdy fundalarm/Skeeter,
I'll post the same data to both of you for a reply, so that you are notified, if you have that preference selected for your name.
Not pure science numbers with this; but we hold 15 bond funds; some being a much larger % o…
Howdy fundalarm,
Agree.......and not unlike us; the fund houses continue to attempt to build and manage a fund(s) for all seasons, yes?
Take care,
Catch
Howdy spencer,
Pleased to know you take a peek at the Funds Boat. I am sure the numbers are checked and some folks read when I do a full post of chit-chat.
If nothing else, it allows others to view and ponder; as the funds mix may be rather unusa…
Hi Scott,
I presume you mean either RNDLX or RNSIX, yes? I have/am looking at these, too. They have done well and have a rather broad plate from which to work with for tuning to the markets.
Take care,
Catch
Hi icyone,
I do hope this short reply finds you doing well in all aspects and circumstances. Did do the RNCOX just now and presume the electronic purchase will pass through the system in a timely manner to provide for the actual transaction.
I su…
Hi johnN,
Kinda reminds one of what has been discussed here and at FA for awhile now.
Too many, in my opinion; have expected a speed boat recovery for a few years now; and I have not found much basis for this thinking. The recovery boat is not s…
Howdy GFB,
Yup. Perhaps just buy the four funds mentioned and do a "built it yourself" fund of funds and save a little in expenses.
Not a basketball watcher; but kinda reminds one of the Miami Heat gett'in all the stars for the big run. The ques…
Howdy Investor,
" If you use the reply box at the end of the page, you are posting a direct reply to the original poster. You do not need to piggy-back onto another reply. (In other words, do not search for reply link. Go directly to the bottom of…
Hi MJG,
As we can no longer perform a direct reply to the original post; I will piggyback at Skeeter's reply. And Hi to you, too, Skeeter.
Do'in this the old FA way in reply to "some" sections of your post. I'll do my best quick and dirty, and I…
Hi Maurice.
Can't help with the grill question; as we are not users at this house.
AND, I am not going to operate the "flag" button....so, you are safe with this house.
Your gracious input at FA and here surely allow you credit for an OT of the O…
Howdy Max,
First, I hope your employment picture begins a new painting.
Second, per Investor's note below; this link and in particular, the first top, link may help clarify some tax info regarding joint tenants.
http://www.google.com/#q=joint+t…
Hi Cathy,
These magic boxes we all use have their own natures, eh???
Still using a Dell laptop that is 8 years old this month.
XP-SP2, IE8, only 1.25GB of ram. All of the updates are in place, including Flash and no issues, other than I know a n…
Howdy Pat,
Thank you for your time with this and the posting.
I continue to look at LIBOR on a casual basis of once a week; and I also watch Euribor, too.
Since the large intervention of Federal monies after the market melt, LIBOR has remained i…
Hi hank,
Maurice was referring to a post at 10pm Thursday night. I sent a direct mail to David about that one. Full of sex/porn text and links.
Take care,
Catch
Howdy JR,
Yes, to your above and I noted other related weakness. However, I do believe the edge placed again towards a problematic "fix" for Greece and related side effects that will show for and against Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Italy are also pu…
Hi OJ, Thank you for the notify. I corrected the first link to the proper Greek story.
Away to continue the battle with the head cold, which is traveling through our area and has a two week time frame for most.
Take care,
Catch
Hi Maurice, Won't disagree about the possibility of the "burning crotch" syndrome. :)
Such possibilities for various sectors should always be in our thoughts, eh?
Thank you and take care,
Catch
Hi bee,
I keep watching these zero funds, too. A head scratcher for sure. With all of the current unknowns, I guess this house will allow the multi-sector bond funds mgr's. figure where to place the bets. However, I will not rule out these funds a…
Hey Skeeter, Naw.....no race here either. Our house only races against our own returns goals. I congratulate your hard work and the resulting return YTD.
Your notations and thoughts provide a fine service for those who pass through MFO. We don't …
Investor, OJ, Sven........
Investor and I had a short exchange of chat about the Basel III accord last year 2010 when plan passage was near.
As with many other things, there is too much for this fella to attempt to study; but I recall the capital r…
Hi MJG,
First, thank you for helping keep our brain cells/snynapses attempting to operate in an efficient manner.
Second, you and others may likely be able to rip away what I write here, as I am attempting a mental stimulation excercise for my me…
Morn'in,
I have not read thru the prospectus; but if this fund and similar were an offering of my company, I know that my bean counters and the math computers would have figured every angle to protect me (the company), too.
I also presume there mu…
Howdy,
YES, the long threads; and there surely will be more in the future; are most difficult to define starts and stops; and unless the subject line is a real grabber for my attention, I may bypass the whole post. Not my preference, but only so m…
Howdy paperassier,
Thank you......tis the magic. Either Brad will "see" this or better yet; you could post the "magic" as a new post here and it will be more readily noted by all with being a new clean post with the proper subject line.
Regards,
C…
