This topic wouldn't be complete without Sweet Brown.  Watch entire video for full effect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh7UgAprdpM

Sophie - thanks.  I figure that's what most will say, but would like to hear from some others. stuper - I have a Vanguard account.  I have already purchased T bills for cash, so I'm aware of how easy it can be.  However, if buying T bills or bonds directly at Vanguard, I have to buy in ~ $1,000 incr...

I first started dabbling in the PP around a year and a half ago.  I have VERY slowly added funds to my PP (my PP only makes up about 10% of my assets).  I initially got started in the PP as I wanted to purchase some gold, but didn't feel comfortable just buying some as I felt that long term it will ...

When I first heard about the Permanent Portfolio a few years ago I thought, "that's the craziest thing I've ever heard of".  I kept reading, thinking, reading and thinking.  The more I learned, the more it has made sense.  As my income has increased I have been reluctant to purchase more s...