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@David_Snowball
Choosing a fudge flavor is the tough part, eh? Perhaps that flavor was a special batch, and I don't find it listed in current choices for Mackinac Island shops.
However, the Double dark chocolate espresso fudge flavor is available; a…
If you choose to walk to the door of the article link, be careful where you step; as there are a lot of loose screws on the floor!
Trump blames Harris for markets downturn.
“Stock markets are crashing, job numbers are terrible, we're heading towar…
@MikeW et al
I agree with Junkster, at this time, regarding quality bond funds or etf's; being US Treasury and/or corporate bonds.
There are too many pieces of very dry wood, that are placed too close to a small burning fire. The fire and wood be…
@MikeW
Mike, my schedule is busy early today; but I'll reply in full later.
@Junkster, good to 'see' you here. You know of many more bond cycles that I/we, but special periods pop up here and there, for various reasons.
I am particularly reminde…
@Crash
Yields will be falling, even if gradually, while bond share prices rise
My favorite place to be with bonds, being falling yields = rising prices, this is when the money is made in this sector.
The link is now populated with August 2, Friday closing data (August 2, 4:20 pm)
POSTED: August 2, Friday at 12:30 am.
ADD: you may use the link to follow the sectors markets with the U.S. markets open on August 2, Friday.
NOTE: this link is for …
I add that MSNBC has not produced another Part to the Project 2025. Perhaps with the 2025 Director being 'fired ???' has changed enough, that more time will be devoted in another direction towards following the many circumstances evolving each day t…
@Graust
You and everyone have been civil in this thread. We should all appreciate this. You have been honest about your moderate R political feelings.
I can't vote for the 'R' presidential/VP ticket and related state and local R's who fully support…
@BaluBalu I was just thinking about this thread, too. Healthcare a bit of a saving grace, as may be expected, when other broad equity sectors take a whack. Utils a little bit happy.
I'll place this link again, so folks don't have to look for the f…
@Crash and @msf
I'll expand msf's comments to a spousal Roth IRA, if one meets the requirements; in that @Crash may have other options for available monies.
More information, as a starting point is HERE.
Pardon the thread drift.
@Crash You stated:
NOT adding to the IRA, because the "contributions" would be non-deductible. So, I'm focused on the taxable side, and there is much more freedom of choice over there, too
Are you suggesting that your 'taxable' Schwab account(s) …
For those reading this thread, comments by @FD1000 and @stayCalm for the name Catch22 are addressing possible circumstance(s), and not related to a poster name at this site.
Good evening.
All.
Just below the first large map is a 'comments' box with the number '600'. Very interesting comments and the article writer replies; providing a lot of background into his methods and discoveries when contacting folks for more information.
Hi @bee
I agree. You bring forth a good point about such a document.
The 'document' is not intended to be for singular use. Where we've placed various sections we indicate name(s), number(s), etc. The document should include as much information as p…
Your article is a gracious gesture that will help folks have a better understanding of things they need to do help them arrange their financial matters.
@yogibearbull Thank you and to @msf for the input to this post.
Fidelity's VA. If you're curious, these are the FIDO VA investment choices (65). They provide return/ER information in general with this list and you may click the ticker for a bit mo…
Reviewing the etf performance link from above; about every U.S. equity and bond sector performed well throughout the entire day. A few sectors closed a tiny bit lower, than their opening; while a few others moved up a bit. Bonds pretty much held ste…
I'll place this here, so one doesn't have to scroll to the top; if you want to peek at market sectors actions today.
Major Global and U.S. etf categories (real time, when markets are open)
When I'm finished using the laptop for the day, I delete the browser history. Perhaps something is electronically stuck. And perhaps the site has updated a version it uses and you're seeing these changes.
Apple product or Windows? What browser does your device use? More info needed, although I may be of no help.
Have you searched online for the meaning of the three dot window at a web page???
The way you've written is that you can not use a web site …
Bogelheads.org I peeked about the site fast and found this discussion link.
This tread is named, 'Customer Service Mega Thread' and begins March 29, 2024. Scroll down the page to the blue colored area, second paragraph. This write says a lot.
I h…
We haven't held any gold/metals related since 1979 - early 1980's. The below charts are gold miners, gold and SPY for a reference.
GDX vs GLD vs SPY chart 2006 to present
Chart August 2008 - August 2010, 2 years during 2008 market melt
Chart C…
@Crash
Hmmmm.....
FSPGX (Fido LCG index.) Even being 10% of a portfolio having some individual holdings and other stuff would definitely be worthy of a :)
M* performance
Whatever floats one's boat.
@WABAC and BenWP I've added to two other performance charts for different time frames when Value could have provided some 'head fakes'.
--- Chart line colors likely vary by device type; but my laptop, for my very good eyes show red, a lime green…
@msf Thank you for your efforts with the 'World Justice Project' and other in your write. The usual suspect countries are on the list. I was surprised that I do not find Israel on the list or map, but neighbor Jordan is listed. This seems strange t…
