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davidrmoran : No need to send billing, it's the amount that caught my attention!
@hank Yes I was .FWIW : IT seems to me that advertisements weren't allowed. Maybe with the link involved D.S. & company let it fly. Maybe ads should be allowed & help fund the site.
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I thought about investing in new fund , but after reading some of the prospectus I think I'll pass. It seems to have to many ways that the fund can invest !
Any thoughts on this new fund would be appreciated .
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I rest my case on the last comment from the article msf presented.
" In fact, ultimately the decision to delay Social Security delivers the best results when there is either unexpected inflation, unusually long longevity, or especially bad market re…
@MikeM: Have you thought about waiting until 70 to start SS withdrawal ? It's very hard to look at a 8% return each year for the next 4 years !
Have a good day, Derf
@Old_Joe: You said, "But we held on and came out the other side in decent shape."
My question to you & others that were around in 2007-08. Did you make any buys with ( dry powder ) as the market bled DOWN ?
I believe I made 2 or three small…
@Old_Skeet: I recently came across article that stated only 25 % of investor have a plan !
I guess I'm not one of them.
You stated, "In addition, cash helps stabelize a portfolio during stock market volatility. Example of investments held in this…
@msf: Thanks for clarification on moving money between accounts. I believe Schwab operates the same way as Vanguard, although I wouldn't bet on that. Can anyone set me straight on the money movement at Schwab ?
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@msf: You said. 'I'm now using them for some MMFs. A minor annoyance here is that they won't let you pull money from another institution (e.g. your bank). Instead you have to push from Vanguard. That disrupts my normal usage pattern, but I live with…
@Old_Skeet: Thanks for your reply. I know you have mentioned this wrap deal a few times before. My memory failed as to if you mentioned the brokerage.
Thanks again, Derf
A question you may want to ask . If one was to split assets in to two pools, 1 under their management & the other self guided ,would you pay fee on total or just half ? I think I know the answer, but will wait & see if others have tried this…
@MikeW: After two up days.
VMVFX =+1.49%
SPLV =+ 1.94
XMLV =+ 2.16 Looks good !
SPHD =+ 1.78
USMV =+ 1.79
@MikeW: Just some other numbers to throw into your thoughts.
Have a good weekend, …
“We do think that after a short period of stabilization, markets will likely regain previous highs, and hence we see this sell-off as a medium-term buying opportunity,” they say.
What is a medium - term buying opportunity ?
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@mcmarasco: I noticed a book that was mentioned in WSJ today & thought it may be of interest to you. Risk less & prosper - your guide to safer investing. Zui Bodie - Rachel Taqqu 2011.
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@Old_Skeet: Will you be looking at futures or see which way the market is headed before buying ?
@johnN @ hank: I believe Mr B. is sitting at 122 with a B.. From WSJ.
Wishing all good investing, Derf
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