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Hi @hank et al
I recall others here, over the years writing about similar restrictions at other organizations, too, regarding restrictions; trading mutual funds (OEF's).
This is a general Fidelity overview, believed to be accurate. Full legal deta…
This was recently noted in the thread:
A real bank also makes it easier to wire in/out vs. the convoluted nonsense at Fidelity.
While Fidelity doesn't have a 'traditional bank' attached to its organization; we prefer to maintain our local CU for tr…
I've placed a few musical pieces here; and I've written in other threads about places. With both I've been inclined to provide a story that is related. Tis a nice release to share and at times have similar in return.
I'm old enough to recall too ma…
@Crash With Fidelity, taxable or non-taxable acct. one has 1 of 2 usual default mmkt's. that money goes into when transferred 'in' from a bank or CU acct. Currently these provide a yield of 3.66 or 3.73%. These are the first parking place for outsi…
Sean Duffy Wants You To Get Dressed Up When You Fly: “It’s Time to Bring Back Civility And Respect
Is this all he has to offer. I watched this pronouncement. Funny guy, he be !
He needs to review his own words: “It’s Time to Bring Back Civility An…
Hi @Observant1 Thank you again for keeping this thread updated. I pass the 'Week in Charts' along to a few folks; mostly in the aspect for continued learning. The presented information and discussion is good knowledge for seasoned investors; and m…
Rounded to -32% from October 6....How long will some of these folks hold on ???
We don't hold any of this category.
BITCOIN chart, as of Thursday evening trading.
I still have the small UCMJ booklet provided.
I can only write that illegal, insane and/or crazy arise in different circumstances that may or may not find large levels of 'duress'. My knowledge only arises from the study of history related milita…
Hi @Old_Joe @DrVenture et al
I would like to see a pic of that cable and how it was supposed to be fastened and secured. There must many types of vibrations that pass throughout a large ship that may cause problems.
My work was also data, el…
Damn. How the hell did I miss this when I posted the same? Apologies, indeed. I'm gonna check with the wife about that it might be time (for me) to be taken to the woodshed for a mental reboot.
Hi @Old_Joe et al I forgot to mention a tiny piece of the messaging I saw early when attempting to go to MFO. The screen indicated both Chicago and Toronto as the failure locations for a Cloudflare connection. These locations are expected and nor…
I will give the benefit of doubt that 'Cloudflare' is keeping the network system up to speed by whatever is needed to 'exceed' anticipated traffic. This is indicated at their website. Perhaps one of their customers had an attack that moved down the …
Hi @Junkster I do agree with you. Since the tariff war was started, at least on a YTD return basis; Int'l. equity returns have handsomely outpaced U.S. The money will find its needed path, based on the ongoing actions from D.C. We remain 40% equity…
“How bad do you think it’s gonna be?”
When Michael Corleone asks Clemenza in “The Godfather” about the mob war he’s about to start, he gets the sort of reassurance that comes with experience. “These things gotta happen every five years or so, ten y…
Hi @DrVenture Our house enjoys the 'street' music. Interesting song from Neil, eh?
Friday's are cool.....
We can't say NO to Steely Dan any day; and here is Black Friday. Nice driving, road music.....
About the song's meaning (supposed meanin…
Pete Townsend and the Rock Ballet interview, Wednesday AM, November 12 at 15 minutes run time. An interview with new insights. Quadrophenia, The Rock Ballet interview, HERE.
NOTE: a short AD first and unmute the audio, at the left side.
ENJOY.
@Crash Lucky me. Still okay hair, and not cut for 6 years in December. It's been long, for a long time. The beard is always neatly trimmed. So, your C,S,N & Y song post I do know.
From Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young and Crazy Horse and their …
@Crash and @Observant1 et al
Only a question to AI and what 'it' can find.....
Question: BBB bond quality over past 5 years
----- Over the past five years, the quality of BBB bonds has seen mixed signals: yields have decreased overall, but thei…
Hi @larryB
For the search words: best fund with mix of tech and financial services
A quasi AI answer. Two sections. This first below doesn't include the word 'global', the second section does.
Regards,
Catch
--- Funds that provide exposure t…
Hi @Mark Thanks for that, too. Aw, too; to Mr. Joe Cocker.
Leon Russell, brought another thought that I was going to post separately, later but......
--- ME, August 14, 1970, the Spectrum, Philly. I'll call this 'Strange Brew', but a wonderful co…
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Canadian, Gordon Lightfoot. The Great Lakes freighter, The Edmund Fitzgerald; sank in Lake Superior amidst reported 35 foot waves and horrific wave swells. I recall a news interview with a new and very young Coa…
10 CC "I'm Not in Love" Click HERE.
IMHO: Very much worth 8:30 minutes of your time.
Many of you will recall this song and it's unique sound. Aside from the lyric, the sound gave and gives me goosebumps.
An amazing studio video story of the c…
Hi @DrVenture ETAL Some of the below fell out of my brain cells recall unit with the name Lou Reed, and yes, I enjoyed some of his music. The below is from an AI request. I trust the info is accurate.
Everyone here will fully agree, without doub…
Hi @Sven He wants to impress anyone who follows him and MOSTLY himself. + It/this is another means of distraction and misdirection.
A megalomaniac is a person who is obsessed with power, wealth, fame, and grand schemes.
Definition: A person wi…
Hi @Old_Joe Geez, the interconnected worlds we discover, eh? Your report is most interesting. Although the military wasn't my choice (Vietnam era); I, as you, were fortunate to not be 'harms way' and had great benefit from our knowledge and experie…
Hi @howaya Thank you. An excellent question.
Yes, there were numerous tests at the Bikini Atoll, which is 225 miles from my work location. 'Course, I did have to believe that the DOD stated there was not any work hazard at the KWAJ. Over the years…
@hank I'm not an Apple user, but is the system (laptop?) set for 'auto update' for the IOS or do you need to manually check for system program(s) updates?
So, the other..... 'He' likely doesn't understand the the Minuteman III ICMB is NOT nuclear; but MAY be loaded with a nuclear warhead. It IS NOT powered by nuclear, but with solid propellant. I wonder if Pistol Pete (DOD cowboy) is now aware of this…
@hank I'll add this from Malwarebytes (anti-virus program recommended by Chip, here at MFO. We actively run this program on laptops and our phones.
--- A "Malwarebytes Walmart account phishing email" is not a single, defined scam, but a potentia…
Hi @hank
Clicking on the link in the email pulled up an account listed under the email in question along with a blank password field.
Clicking on a link from an unsolicited mail is a 'no-no' at this house.
No knowing what email program you use, b…
@DrVenture ET AL Here's an excellent live concert (free, Youtube, about 2 hours) with Tina Turner, Amsterdam, 1996. She moved like the wind, and was 56 at this concert. And the voice, YOW ! It will keep your full attention. The music and stagin…
