@MangoMan Thank you for pointing that out!  In that case, I'd save 24.6 % in taxes for Biz #3 making the total savings $9,860. It then would also make financial sense for me do the same thing with Biz #2 as I'd be saving 11.6% if filed separately from my wife which would equate to a tax savings of $...

Hello- I'm not sure if this post technically belongs in this forum although I've sought advice here in the past, and the responses were both very intelligent and extremely helpful, so back to the well I will go once more  :)  Thank you in advance for reading this post.  I am 35 years old, married wi...

Thank you for the replies.  I'm happy to say that I've taken action and started my PP!  Currently, I am over-invested in physical gold so for the next 12 months (the time I think it will take to avg out the other three), I will focus on building my cash, bonds, and stocks.  From Ad Orientem's post, ...

Hello- I have been lurking on these forums for a couple months now and have yet to start a fund for myself and family.  I'd like to change that starting now, and would appreciate someone pointing me in the right direction.  1) Which fund(s) are best for someone like myself? 2) Which brokerage accoun...

Hello- Would this etf be a good one to contribute to as it seems to be in line with the permanent portfolio strategy? http://www.thestreet.com/quote/PERM.html Also, what if I just skipped an all in one etf or fund all together and just started purchasing each of the four components, individually, an...