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Derf
davidrmoran : No need to send billing, it's the amount that caught my attention!
revenue sharing taken from above; According to my 401-k it's returned to the investor to reduce fees. Also for those that itemize their taxes don't for get to add in adviser fees.
Have a good week, d…
msf: Cash management ? Can't a person set up transfer from VG to personal checking account. One day turn around & you can write all the checks you need. I've transferred money into VG, but NOT out.
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Correct me if I'm wrong . Last year I went from Vanguard account to Vanguard brokerage account. If I didn't do this switch , it was going to happen at a later date, so I just went ahead & ( got'er ) done !! This happen in April of 2014.
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FWIW: I thought I came across an article, last week, that banks were starting to get into the game by lending to companies that operate p2p ?? They wanted a piece of the action!
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More & more irrigation systems showing up in Southern WI.. DNR (?) is trying to get a handle on the situation as some country folks are finding their wells to be running dry .
I wonder what the pay back time is ?
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JC, I think they call that a cistern. Quite the deal many years back & would be worth a look see today. I'm thinking that would relieve most of the water shortage.
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Thanks for the link, Linkster. I sold MCHFX yesterday as it appeared to be in a tail spin ! Now I see by way of the link, 6/9 may prove to be my undoing.
Good investing to all,
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@bee: I took a look at step five. They say a tax free gain of $15K. I'm thinking $10k gain. $30k - $25k = $5k x 2 = $10k gain !
Next, what is a person to do with the roths that lose money ? One that make's 15 % & 9 that lose $$ , jus…
@ Maurice: I can't say for sure, considering it's a state pension, but multi employer would be answered with a yes. Probably left to the state & lawyers to " clean it up " as per Detroit ?!
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@Old _Skeet: It sounds like we have the same dentist. Mine tried telling me the same thing. Get your teeth crowned before your insurance runs out, retirement takes place & one loses benefits. Tried to line me up for three crowns ! Fortunate f…
Last trip to the dentist I happen to miss. I received a $25 bill for missed appointment. After 25 years I thought this to be a little out of line for the loyalty I showed. Sent the money & still looking for a new dentist.
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Let me ask one question. If your robo advisor does you wrong, can you take it to court & sue for damages ? Make sure you read the fine print before you sign up !
Derf
I don't think I like this aspect of the plan, although take out is tax free.
(Both contributions and investment earnings on them are subject to a 15 percent tax.)
DErf
