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Thanks, @Mark This is a good article to forward to one's mailing list of friends and family for their knowledge.
I receive one of these dinner mailers every month; from four different "investment" organizations. I've not attended any dinners, and a…
Howdy @Ted Can't comment about the quality or lack of for the Daily Star.
But, the market has been such a dog and the political scene is so smelly, so I posted this to go slightly to the humorous and distraction side of life.
Howdy @hank
I didn't…
@MikeM and @rforno etal
So, the sweep account must be used to receive transaction money from dividends, a fund sell, etc. and is also the account that must be used for a purchase of an equity fund, etc.???
ADD: in total' for a large organizatio…
I review a bad banks list periodically, but now is as good a time as any other for a review dated, February, 2018.
Major bank fines list
For a bit of personal relief and action on my behalf, I have returned the solicitations received in the mail f…
Hi @Ted
Thank you for your information.
Must you make an actual phone call for the transfer or are you able to do this electronically at your account page?
Either way, a lot of busy work that you are not able to set the "money market" as the accoun…
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@Derf etal
A note about "assembled on the wrong day of the week."
In the way back days, when I was a punk kid, I did a short time employ with GM.
This time of the year, the pop/soda vending machines in the entire facility found changes........…
Howdy @PBKCM
I've asked here and have looked about on the wonderful net over the years; as to where does the very large amounts of monies from equity sells travel during the very large sell downs. Hedge funds and some related futures funds, etc. lik…
Adding to @Junkster and his note about the (14 day RSI in the 90s). The "teal" color at the top of this chart is the RSI section above the 70 number. One finds the available range of 100 (overbought, too hot to handle/buy) to 0 (oversold, dying or d…
I offer this post (my follow-up) info from a few days ago; relative to "the smart folks" gett'in investment things correct or not.
https://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discussion/45519/worst-is-yet-to-come-for-stocks-morgan-stanley
@BenWP and @Mark etal
I've watched Market to Market over many years (being in and around farms in our part of Michigan). I worked on farms as a young one and periodically follow this IOWA public tv production. If one wants to have the weekly take o…
The current linked article contains info that can cause one to reconsider what may be taking place now or into the future. Be ever curious, ever learning; mix in your best common sense and developed intuition and know that the "experts" have problem…
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This is an active Twitter feed regarding this and similar incident Oct. 5, 2018 (Bloomberg story linked on Twit).
You may follow this without having to have an account with Twitter.
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Morn'in @VintageFreak
Not that this is of benefit, but this page has similar reports at the Amazon seller.central within the Amazon site.
I agree that the wording is strange and elementary, and I would not expect this from Amazon. If I received a si…
Howdy @Old_Joe
Yes, I did see your note about the 40%. That number applies to many in Michigan who drive the really large pick-up trucks. Some days the 40% applies to all.
Best to both of you in your part of the country.......and don't breathe too …
Hi @Old_Skeet
Even CTFAX is clawing and scratching right now with the 50, 100 and 200 averages. Not unlike others, price levels are back to the January sell down period.
CTFAX chart
Hang in there,
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@msf
I forwarded the same Part D link last week to a friend, with the same question.
I've done this a few times (Part D questions) over the years to others. Sadly, I'm asked these questions, when a simple search (by them) will provide the answers. …
Howdy @hank
This is poo-pooed to an extent, by whomever; but I do look at this stuff, being.....
The "death cross": Historically, the pattern precedes a prolonged downturn for both the long-term and short-term moving averages. The death cross is a…
Hi @Ted
Thank you, and I'm did see your original post.
I'm not a Podcast subscriber.
This is what I'm referring to:
--- On Monday, November 19, Bloomberg Opinion's Barry Ritholtz will be joined by Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates for a special…
@Derf
Please review the Part D link @msf provided and do a broad search of the topic for related info. If one drops Part D coverage for a time period, and/or never began the coverage; one may start the plan again, but a permanent cost penalty will b…
@hank
I read Mr. Jones, over the years.
As to bonds in general.........I always pay attention.
These are the MONEY underbelly of much of the rest of the markets.
Same, in aspect; as those who run an ongoing balance on a credit card.
Should be avo…
Howdy @hank and @Crash
Appears that there remains graduations within the brackets as previous, not simple cut-off points for dollar amounts......take a peek at the U.S. Tax Center. NOTE: This is not the IRS.gov web site.
Rest easy.
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@hank
Without searching for a video clip..........can still hear his unique voice and enunciation. I always enjoyed the "intro", too; his first few moments.......I'm glad to have been around for the program.
As to nat. gas..........hmmmmm, how abou…
So, this time is different still applies, yes?
One may diversify to a point of a wash of profits potential.
Although it appears that the "save the markets" QE program saved our financial butts (U.S.) for the time being has worked......the price fo…
Don't bet the farm, eh? If you're a proven day trader, you may go play against the others and the "machines".
I've followed both FCG and UNG for about 10 years. Almost bit on a price bump in January, 2012........nothing much happened, at least not …
Hi @Mark
Reminds of a company I worked for, for a number of years. The company always observed Columbus Day as a paid holiday, but not Veteran's Day. Over 4 different years I submitted a paper request to change this policy going forward. My last req…
Hi @AndyJ
Thank you for the reference (St. Louis Fed.), and @David_Snowball for the Leuthold "info" and posting same.
The "liquidity" .................an area I attempt to ascertain and distinguish from other items within the financial world.
We i…
Hi @rono
So, a lame duck session will be in place; regardless, until any new members are sworn in for 2019 duty in the new Congress. No, this may not mean anything for this group in Congress now, but NAFTA passed during a lame duck session, eh?
Are…
Hi @hank
Thank you for your notes.....
Agree, that the budget/spending habits area has to be in control in order to help provide for some monies to be invested.
I'm planning to do one final "get your s#*t together" towards family and friends, relat…
Morn'in @msf et al
Side note for show and tell; 2019 changes for this house:
--- Our supplemental health cost, Plan F, will increase +9.4%
--- Part D, RX insurance monthly/annual cost will increase, +30.3%
Our deductible, before coverage for me…
The October 2 Michael Lewis interview with Terry Gross on the NPR Fresh Air program for those who could not listen during the normal program period.
Click the "listen to full show" icon at the site for the 45 minute program.
Be well.
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