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AFAIK Costco will eventually be using Visa only. Still love my Amex Blue Cash Preferred, though...mainly for outstanding customer service and security reasons. I like that they send me an email whenever a charge is made remotely. I was hacked a c…
ouch, ouch, ouch! I guess even political discussions are too "off topic" to be included in the "off topic" category. Since we're really "off topic" now, let's end this. Thanks @Old_Joe and @davidrmoran for having my back! @LewisBraham fair point…
@MJG I’m thoroughly enjoying and learning from this exchange. It’s being conducted in a civil way with emphasis on what works, or at least what is believed to work. Thank you all for many fine contributions.
Yes, me too!
@bee Wow, what a great idea! I've considered moving some assets from Schwab to TRP since I love TRP funds and I have to pay a transaction fee for them at Schwab. Since I also use Schwab Bank, it just seems like a hassle. But if TRP offered that,…
@VintageFreak I see if manager has skin in the game. If he doesn't I will not buy the fund.
I like this idea, as well, although I would still look at the performance factor. Does anyone know of a list of fund managers who are invested in their ow…
@expatsp Starting with fresh cash, a manager will buy his / her best ideas, and the asset base should be low enough for them to do it easily. If you buy into a fund that's already fully invested, they'll have other considerations (taxes, mostly) tha…
@Old_Joe Sure, we can be Board friends. I have quite a few real-life friends with a different worldview. Like you said about your friendship with Maurice, just be respectful...we really don't know one another's backgrounds, which IMO explains a lo…
@OldJoe you are correct..."attack" was way too strong of a word...my apologies. At my advanced age, I sometimes struggle to find the precise word without one of those...those..you know...thesauruses. Would "provoke" work for you?
As far as defen…
@OldJoe Well, you folks certainly had plenty of time and opportunity to suggest reasonable alternatives. Can't seem to remember any, though. What were they, again? (Second request)
Thought I outlined that in my response to @LewisBraham, but I'll…
Okay...done working out. Anything I say now would pale in comparison to Maurice's post (as well as being untimely, since it's been a few hours), so I'll just respond directly to a few comments directed at me.
@LewisBraham I invested in healthca…
@Old_Joe Yes, you're right...it's terrible how the Democratic party manipulates its unsuspecting base.
@LewisBraham As a business writer, don't you think the business cycle has a little to do with it, as well?
Gotta go work out now....I've got …
@BrianW
If you haven't noticed, there's now legislation that has been introduced to prevent money from being sent out of the country. You know it's always a bad sign when the Government attempts to hold hostage the resources of its citizens. It…
ok...you need a definition of socialism? Try this one:
“Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery...”
-- Winston Churchill
I just don't like your "go…
@Old_Joe @Maurice yeah, ha, ha!! The ironic part is that the article (taken down now...wish I could re-read it) was totally believable. The sad part is most of the rest of us are too tired and desensitized to respond anymore...so kudos to Maurice …
msf -- It prepended the record of its predecessor fund, Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund, L.P. I was under the impression that DMCRX is US focused and DRESX is emerging markets focused...or am I confused?
Also, I have a general q…
Hi, msf and gmarceau -- Thanks for the background info on DMCRX! Didn't know its history, just know that it's been a great holding for me...can't even remember where I first learned about it. I think I was just screening for funds on Schwab.com.
Hi, Slick -- So sorry for your loss. Yes, I think the patient's age is also a factor...my dad was 75, so not too old, but I think if one of my sons had cancer, I would try every possible treatment...medical and otherwise.
