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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…
My posting of this thread was in reaction to an immediate news story regarding the escalation of the middle east area conflict. I posted this in 'other investing' as the circumstance could have ramifications in some sectors of equity or bond investi…
Hi Ben, Some folks in Michigan have been aware, for many years, about what and where climate might affect where folks choose to live long term or eventually. I'm not writing about climate change, but what have been existing conditions; and likely n…
Hi @MikeM
OH NO !!! A high enough tax bracket for sure, but not that. :)
As noted by @Old_Joe, we use all of the RMD's (both of our IRA's) and rather than place the money back into Fido investments or transfer to our CU acct.; we direct Fido (a few …
@Derf We 'run' what we know will be likely taxes owed for the next year right to the 'very edge' of owing a 'penalty' for under payment. The 'extra' tax payments pulled from the RMD's get us into the proper 'zone'. AND our IRA investments are able …
Fido isn't going to harass, but will provide reminders. A good thing, IMO.
We pull RMD's in early December. As Fido has an excellent step by step as to 'what do you want to do with the withdrawal'. We always choose 90% to the IRS for the FED side an…
Hi @hank I'm not really a baseball fan, but pleased to find the Detroit Tigers in post season. I have many relatives who are big Tiger fans, including my 99 year old Mom.
Good for the cash flow in downtown Detroit that remains in a very large rena…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the select 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 elect…
Trump wrist watch...........Ebay sold listings
This list is set to the most current sale/sold and one may scroll the list for more sold items. The listings include a wide variety of related watches. The list will continue to update for the most rec…
Hi@BenWP Ottawa County, indeed. A whole bunch of 'red' for many miles around that area. And the "Humankind / Be Both.” signs, reads correct and for your area in and around 'AA'.
Per AndyJ I've placed this link. Both sites are well done.
Notification also to @Old_Joe
The original 538 polling data site, which does have different graphic views.
Hi @mskursh Welcome to MFO. I think you'll find this forum of value.
And 'hats off to you' for helping co-workers have a better understanding of investing.
401k's and/or 403b's are surely not perfect depending on the plan sponsor and the amount …
Hi @AndyJ
I agree that this site is the best mix of data for a decent overview. I'm don't know that many were aware of the old '538' site; but this is the reason I placed this here.
@Crash
But they treated me with contempt along the way. I was dealt with as if I were a liar. Liars exist on the bottom of the ocean, with the whale shit. He said he was sorry for that, "but we have to deal with lots of people trying to cheat."
So,…
Hi @BaluBalu
"Some bond NAV's had positive moves after NOON, on Friday." Do you mean price? If not, which bond [fund?] NAVs do you follow?
Yes, the NAV's are the price; or what we would pay to buy a particular etf through the day. This isn't necess…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the select 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 elect…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the select 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 elect…
Hi@hank
In our state I won't place any signs on our property. Too many crazies who may choose to cause harm and/or damage. A sad fact, eh?
The animal pics are well done, though. :)
Y'all have faith in decent long term returns from anything involved with Rob Arnott???
Seriously, I'd like to know if someone has found a good Arnott fund.
Thank you.
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the select 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 elect…
Hi @BalBalu You noted: "I do not see high correlation between intelligence and education or age. ( I have learned more life lessons from small kids and animals than from people who are older than I am.)"
For me, a group of words that belong togeth…
Hi @hank et al
Other generations of adults have their own discoveries and life experiences; as well as their parents.
Within our neighborhood (mostly middle class) finds a range of problems, of which; some are results of a changing economy/and in…
@WABAC I really should get off my arse and set a proper account for PV. I wish there was a 'chat' for Sherman and Mr. Peabody; as I'm sure they could provide an answer. :)
I'm going to have to look around PV for some definitions.
10 minutes of 'must watch' video from Lawrence O'Donnell, last night on his MSNBC program; regarding the stupid rich people. Seriously, this needs to be watched, understood and passed along. The LINK CC will have to be selected for hearing impaired.…
@WABAC and @yogibearbull
Too early in the day for me, I do think. The 2 holdings (50/50) portfolio indicates a 31.9% annualized return! Is this number generated as such from the $6,500 annual contribution setting?; which would equate a Roth contribu…
Hi @AndyJ et al
If you're not familiar with the movie, check/view the movie 'Matewan'.
Matewan movie 1920's W. Virginia. Coal miners vs the owners. A very good depiction of these troubling times. About 2 hours and one may select the 'CC' in the l…
I'll step aside from previous years equity markets performance during September and October for whatever reasons; and note that the next 2 full months will remain a full political battle for the future of this country, that the middle east is still …
Hi@Anna
Yes, INDEED !!! 8,760 hours, one after the other.....
Our house is completely and fully acknowledged that we are where we should be with financial comfort; from becoming informed investors and students of sound monetary practices starting in…
Hi@Tarwheel
A good and fair question.
The inclination to use the etf's, in the list, for bond fund performance, is the sector types represented, as well as their duration.
Surely not a 'perfect' list, but allows for those viewing to perhaps have s…
A slightly different view, FWIW. The first number data after the 'name' is the percentage of, within the total holdings. I.E. .43% for the first Vanguard listing. Page data from M* for the top twenty.
NT Ext Eq Mkt Indx Fd DC Lending Tier 5 Not Ra…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the select 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 elect…
AND MaxFi and an everything you'd ever want to know LINK. Well, perhaps; but there's even a link to the Bogelheads and a discussion there. And don't miss the videos, too. SCROLL down the multi link page.
All I want is a real portfolio returns list…
Hi@hank
I'm fully past my pay grade to even guess what 'swaps' could do to cause damage to such a portfolio. My best guess is that management could get things wrong with their process es of using swaps.
I'd have to pass on LQDH as part of our port…
