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The Tappet Brothers radio program was great for advice and comic relief. They could have been stand up comedians. I explained what 'tappets' were, to my wife, in relationship to an engine. Adjusted a few of those in my youth, especially in performan…
Hi @yogibearbull I'm glad you added these etf's. From my personal watch list, there seems to be some 'fishing' taking place for sectors that are finding a rotation 'into' from perhaps profit taking in other sectors that have had large runs this ye…
The graphic is set for the 5 days ending December 15, Friday; for the best to worst % returns in select etf categories. One may then also select the one month column to align the one month return best to worst; or for the other listed time frame col…
@Old_Joe and @Mark , et al. I forgot to include on a personal note, that while we know the possible evil side of this technology, one may dream about the possible wonderful uses available, especially in medical diagnostics, treatments and related in…
I posted a great quantum computing article a few years ago, but that is no longer available. Quantum computing is a major key. The 'newer' method is the major jump from the old processing technology.
A newer view is this 13 minute video. Select t…
Hi @Observant1 Similar to the same 'cherry picking' list we used'. Too late in the day for me to post now. I'll need more time with Portfolio Visualizer to finalize. We started our Fidelity account in 1978, so we may have to 'wing it' with some choi…
Note: Net Worth
'People in the 90th percentile are considered well off, with a household net worth of $1.9 million. They can go on trips, and think about charity donations and sending their kids to college.
The 95th percentile is considered wealth…
The graphic is set for the 5 days ending December 8, Friday; for the best to worst % returns in select etf categories. One may then also select the one month column to align the one month return best to worst; or for the other listed time frame colu…
You and yours come first for health. The commentary takes the back seat for as long as is necessary.
The best to successful recovery for all at your house, from us at this house.
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The graphic is set for the 5 days ending December 1, Friday; for the best to worst % returns in select etf categories. One may then also select the one month column to align the one month return best to worst; or for the other listed time frame colu…
@Mark. Well, yes for the ugly. Were does one attach the snow blade? I can't link a Bloomberg video from today, but they interviewed a former employee who was involved with the model S development and all related. He stated that there are 2 million p…
Hi @BaluBalu. This is the information I was looking for earlier regarding Part D, but covers Parts A and B. The page read is short and contains decent examples. Note: About 15 years ago I knew a retired lady who was a good accountant and managed the…
Hi @Junkster I'm familiar with IRMAA, in general. I'm curious to your earlier post when you noted 'No inflation on my social security benefits as I was notified would be receiving $293 less per month in 2024.' I will presume you received a letter fr…
@BaluBalu My link wasn't what I wanted, so removed. You may readily search Part D, but it is not mandatory when beginning Medicare. But, if chosen after starting Medicare (63 grace period if I recall) there will be an ongoing monetary penalty for t…
I must echo the statements already provided here for everyone involved in the monthly commentary, to @Charles for his tireless efforts developing and maintaining the MFO ratings tool; and to all who provide the never ending contributions that help u…
The graphic is set for the 5 days ending November 17, Friday; for the best to worst % returns in select etf categories. SpaceX uses the term 'unscheduled disassembly' when a destructive event occurs during any stage of a pre-orbit launch. With about…
The graphic is set for the 5 days ending November 1, Friday; for the best to worst % returns in select etf categories. One may then also select the one month column to align the one month return best to worst; or for the other listed time frame colu…
@hank Just for the heck of it....although not look-a-like investments, the chart covers 2 years for LCORX v FBALX v SPY, beginning in June, 2007; through 2008 and into mid 2009. This, of course; includes the full bottom of this time frame in March o…
@hank Yes, and @Flack had this last post at February, 2018 and his/her last visit to this site was November, 2018; without a post.
https://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discussion/39024/because-nobody-knows-what-s-going-to-happen-next
A Western????? That's like stating that 'Lawrence of Arabia' was a movie about a quirky Englishman who grew tired of the cold, damp of England and found he enjoyed the hot, dry air of the desert. I'll leave for you'all to discover on your own, the s…
@fundly 'Course we know there are always fingers in the mixing bowl of the proper government 'recipe'. So, I don't disagree with your view. A brief look at 'CPI-W' and some of the 'fingers' in the recipe.
@Derf I added SPY and AGG (bond proxy) to a new chart that reflects total returns, 1 year prior and 1 year following March, 2018 to look for clues. It appears FBALX was better positioned to follow SP500 at the time. One may note the end of 2018. I…
Being curious. LCORX v BRUFX v FBALX chart from 2004 to present being limited by Bruce inception at 2004.
FPACX v CTFAX v FBALX chart. Please correct me if FPA Crescent fund is not the correct ticker. Both the FPA and Thermostat are the loaded ver…
@Anna and @sma3 Dinging the thread a bit per Austin. I visited U-T friends there in 1972 for a few weeks, and Austin was an amazing city. I do believe I wouldn't want to live there now at my/our ages. In hindsight, if one had the monies and foresigh…
Thank you all, for the PBI description. I did find this in a search, but didn't readily connect the dots as to the function of the company and its place in the data stream of information.
Per @Anna and apparent old file data still stored.....but, b…
We're not using cloud storage for anything. We have a password protected Word document on 1 laptop, a printed copy of that and storage on a thumb drive for passwords and a list of all sites we use, their passwords and any notes about same. These are…