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- Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:27 pm
- Forum: Bonds
- Topic: TLT cracks $90
- Replies: 43
- Views: 109177
Re: TLT cracks $90
Sure feels like we are sliding all the way down! So frustrating. Can’t sell as losses will be locked in. Newly retired and this s*cks!
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:26 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Are most people here sticking with Treasuries?
- Replies: 341
- Views: 230436
Re: Are most people here sticking with Treasuries?
Will TLT free fall ever end?
- Fri Feb 11, 2022 5:47 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Yay PP!
- Replies: 268
- Views: 89764
Re: Yay PP!
“ Adding in a Larry Portfolio twist (shift bond risk over to the stock side i.e. more volatile stock (SCV) and shift LTT into STT) PV” Years ago Clive suggested another Larry twist which I took to heart with one of my PP’s. He suggested using the typical PP as the “bond” portion in the Larry portfol...
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 5:34 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Drawdown phase of a PP in retirement
- Replies: 46
- Views: 14845
Re: Drawdown phase of a PP in retirement
Thank you!
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:29 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Drawdown phase of a PP in retirement
- Replies: 46
- Views: 14845
Re: Drawdown phase of a PP in retirement
In this current environment, What percentage withdrawal do feel is safe to maintain principle going forward in the classic HBPP?
- Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:02 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Drawdown phase of a PP in retirement
- Replies: 46
- Views: 14845
Re: Drawdown phase of a PP in retirement
This very helpful. TY!
- Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:10 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Gun Poll
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7305
Re: Gun Poll
Pug, that’s what I thought too until we had looting in downtown Naperville!
- Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:01 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Moving personal files to the cloud
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3425
Re: Moving personal files to the cloud
If security is top priority, I use Keeper password manager. You can upload files encrypted to store. Does a lot more than passwords. I like and trust it. I use it for things I need most secure. Otherwise iCloud or Dropbox.
- Sat May 02, 2020 4:33 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: The effects of COVID-19 on Dentistry
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4469
Re: The effects of COVID-19 on Dentistry
I think I’m in the f*ck it camp. I too practice in Illinois. If governor extends into June, I’m done.
Insurance is paying less and less while overheads skyrocket. Dentistry is no longer fun nor profitable. Taking my PP and going home!
Insurance is paying less and less while overheads skyrocket. Dentistry is no longer fun nor profitable. Taking my PP and going home!

- Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:38 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Would you start a PP for a 6 year old?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5294
Re: Would you start a PP for a 6 year old?
When my child was age 5 or 6, I set her up Wellesley Fund and 10% gold as Clive and Tex long ago suggested.
I've since switched out the Wellesley for Wellington Fund since she had decades before retirement.
I've since switched out the Wellesley for Wellington Fund since she had decades before retirement.
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:16 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: The Left is Eating Itself Pt. II
- Replies: 851
- Views: 566621
Re: The Left is Eating Itself Pt. II
I think we're reaching a point where the strategy of the far left should start to become apparent to all thinking people. It's defame, destroy, and silence anyone who disagrees with them and truth be damned. It's often referred to as "Cancel Culture". The key words are "thinking peop...
- Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:09 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Spreadsheets to Track PP
- Replies: 51
- Views: 185387
Re: Spreadsheets to Track PP
Thank you Sir!! 

- Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:49 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Spreadsheets to Track PP
- Replies: 51
- Views: 185387
Re: Spreadsheets to Track PP
A quick way to do this would be make a Google Finance Page and put a hypothetical $2500 in each of IAU, SHY, TLT, and VTI. And how do I get a chart from this portfolio? I know nothing about spread sheets. Over the years I've enjoyed checking: https://www.google.com/finance/chart?cht=c&q=tlt,vti...
- Sun May 01, 2016 8:06 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Reversing Diabetes
- Replies: 110
- Views: 39852
Re: Reversing Diabetes
At the risk of getting flamed, to reverse Type II Diabetes: plant based, whole food, low fat (and no salt no oil for good measure) diet is the way to reverse.
No Processed foods.
No Processed foods.
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:23 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Where did you go to School?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 40364
Re: Where did you go to School?
Purdue University BS Biology 1979
Indiana University DDS 1984
Indiana University DDS 1984
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 7:00 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Is the forum running okay for everyone?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5227
Re: Is the forum running okay for everyone?
All is well here!
Thanks for all your efforts!
Thanks for all your efforts!
- Sat May 31, 2014 5:03 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Any Idea How Many People Use The PP Strategy?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13249
Re: Any Idea How Many People Use The PP Strategy?
I wonder how many copies of the book sold? Would be some indication of the the interest perhaps?
There may be more of us than you think. Those who invest in the PP but don't post much if at all.
There may be more of us than you think. Those who invest in the PP but don't post much if at all.
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:22 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime
- Replies: 176
- Views: 409315
Re: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime
Of Course there are. But good luck with your selection protocols!
bottom line: No Biofilm= No Problems
bottom line: No Biofilm= No Problems
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 3:56 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime
- Replies: 176
- Views: 409315
Re: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime
CloSys is the only oral rinse I recommend. Protective biofilm is a bunch of hooey. Bottom line, mechanically (floss, brushes, inter-dental simulators) get the biofilm off the teeth and you will have no issues with dental caries nor periodontal disease. Dental disease is an infections. Get rid of the...
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:26 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Mac Airbook - No or later?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9537
Re: Mac Airbook - No or later?
I was one of the posters who recommended the 2011 Macbook Air. Still fast and going strong! Liked it so much I purchased another 13" Air for my daughter for school just last month. Her's is even faster and the battery lasts literally all day. We put MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel on it and she's al...
- Fri May 17, 2013 7:42 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Oh how it hurts to see no gains
- Replies: 412
- Views: 188274
Re: Oh how it hurts to see no gains
Looks similar to Alex Green's Gone Fishin' portfolio
- Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:29 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: IMPORTANT: Forum Software Upgraded
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17402
Re: IMPORTANT: Forum Software Upgraded
Same horizontal issue with Chrome browser on a Mac.
And the font size is so small it's difficult to read. Too much eye strain.
And the font size is so small it's difficult to read. Too much eye strain.
- Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:35 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Gun suggestions
- Replies: 79
- Views: 34799
Re: Gun suggestions
Agreed about revolver. I'd suggest the .357 and a lever rifle in .357 as well. Only need one kind of ammo. And you can use cheaper .38 Special ammo for all that practice you need to do! Might there not be a benefit to have lots of one type of ammo vs a little bit of several? The lever rifle certainl...
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:21 pm
- Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Using some of Clive's ideas
- Replies: 52
- Views: 25525
Re: Using some of Clive's ideas
As an aside to current thread, another one of Clive's ideas that resonated with me was his idea of a Timber REIT portfolio. Nov 10 2011 made a small VP investment in his idea of 50% TLT the rest split between PCL, RYN, and WY. Up almost 18%. Way better than when I committed to PP earlier this year w...
- Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:28 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Quicken Alternative for Mac
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12300
Re: Quicken Alternative for Mac
maybe "Mint"
But I'm not familiar with the feature list but is often suggested as alternative....
But I'm not familiar with the feature list but is often suggested as alternative....