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by thisisallen
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime
Replies: 176
Views: 281570

Re: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime

As we know, the Japanese eat Allota rice. Yet they have some of the longest lifelongevity in the world. How do the no fiber gurus understand that phenomenon? Do you really think steamed white rice has a lot of fiber? Carbs, yes. Fiber, no. Ya, but carbs are supposed to be poison, according to the l...
by thisisallen
Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:54 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime
Replies: 176
Views: 281570

Re: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime

As we know, the Japanese eat Allota rice. Yet they have some of the longest lifelongevity in the world. How do the no fiber gurus understand that phenomenon?
by thisisallen
Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: 1800 ETFs trade free through Vanguard
Replies: 6
Views: 5034

Re: 1800 ETFs trade free through Vanguard

Companies that already offer free ETF trading like M1Finance May still have an advantage because they offer purchase of fractionalized shares resulting in all of your investment amount being utilized.
by thisisallen
Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: The GOLD scream room
Replies: 3689
Views: 1658478

Re: The GOLD scream room

Budd, mathjack107 reported success with the Fidelity Monitor & Insight Newsletter. He mentioned an annual gain of approximately 11% or a bit more. Sounds OK for a high net worth individual. I believe the newsletter deemphasizes gold. The newsletter might be nice when implementing a VP. Hulbert Fina...
by thisisallen
Sat Jun 09, 2018 1:52 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: vanguard vs fidelity
Replies: 28
Views: 26778

Re: vanguard vs fidelity

Very good, actionable replies about handling these things as cash. Appreciated
by thisisallen
Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:08 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: vanguard vs fidelity
Replies: 28
Views: 26778

Re: vanguard vs fidelity

Following the bouncing ball here...
if tax deferral is not an issue right now then is it best to buy I bonds or 1 yr t-bills or what?
Thx
by thisisallen
Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: vanguard vs fidelity
Replies: 28
Views: 26778

Re: vanguard vs fidelity

But that's the point - you're not a big a. So then why do these different outcomes happen to different people? Has to be something else going on...
by thisisallen
Mon Jun 04, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: vanguard vs fidelity
Replies: 28
Views: 26778

Re: vanguard vs fidelity

Interestingly enough, doesn’t it happen in so many fields of life that people have different experiences (success vs failure, results achieved more quickly vs more slowly, etc) trying to accomplish the same thing? This leads me to believe that there is a more subtle and more powerful influence at wo...
by thisisallen
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: vanguard vs fidelity
Replies: 28
Views: 26778

Re: vanguard vs fidelity

My experience at Fidelity is different than what is being discussed. A rep walked me thru a bond purchase (I was not charged anything for her service). Prior to speaking with her I had initiated a transfer and she was able to use it to purchase the bond. And on top of that she was able to initiate a...
by thisisallen
Sun May 27, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 296995

Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

Are international stocks, VEU, still part of the strategy?
by thisisallen
Sun May 20, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime
Replies: 176
Views: 281570

Re: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime

It's really not that hard. Just stop eating carbohydrates. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK8259/ It balances the PH in your mouth (tartar, decay) and starves S mutans. (caries) Mark, isn’t that like “robbing Peter to pay Paul” because carbs have good benefits also, especially if you’re a vege...
by thisisallen
Fri May 18, 2018 8:35 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime
Replies: 176
Views: 281570

Re: The Permanent Tooth and Gum Care Regime

Someone just recommended trying an ionic toothbrush. This article explains about it. Not many companies are selling it , and all from Japan. Anyone ever have success with this?

http://www.holistic-healing-information ... ushes.html
by thisisallen
Sun May 13, 2018 9:32 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Top VPN
Replies: 12
Views: 7076

Re: Top VPN

Have you seen this article? https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-vpn-service/ Spoiler: they pick IVPN “IVPN excels at trust and transparency, the most important factors when you’re choosing a virtual private network. The company publicly displays information about its leadership team so you know ...
by thisisallen
Fri May 11, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Top VPN
Replies: 12
Views: 7076

Re: Top VPN

Have you seen this article? https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-vpn-service/ Spoiler: they pick IVPN “IVPN excels at trust and transparency, the most important factors when you’re choosing a virtual private network. The company publicly displays information about its leadership team so you know w...
by thisisallen
Wed May 02, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: Cash
Topic: What is “deep cash” exactly?
Replies: 3
Views: 4533

Re: What is “deep cash” exactly?

boglerdude wrote:I use ibonds and 5% insight visa savings acct (5k limit)
Thx for the real world example. I had heard of Netspend but Insight seems better.
by thisisallen
Tue May 01, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: Cash
Topic: What is “deep cash” exactly?
Replies: 3
Views: 4533

What is “deep cash” exactly?

In some posts people refer to deep cash. Is this part of the overall 25% portion of the PP? Or is it additional to that 25%, like a variable cash portfolio?
by thisisallen
Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:15 pm
Forum: Cash
Topic: Zeros for cash?
Replies: 14
Views: 12281

Zeros for cash?

Is it OK (PP-wise) to buy 1 yr zero coupon Treasurys and hold them in the Cash portion of the PP?
by thisisallen
Fri Aug 04, 2017 6:37 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: India & Venezuela
Replies: 4
Views: 4769

Re: India & Venezuela

Really? The article seems super sensationalized and based on only 1 data point. Did it mention the stock market? Here's an article from 24 July that discusses the all time high of the stock market https://www.google.com/amp/m.economictimes.com/wealth/invest/equity-market-is-at-an-all-time-high-here-...
by thisisallen
Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Free Meb Faber kindle books
Replies: 8
Views: 5857

Re: Free Meb Faber kindle books

For the next couple of days, Meb Faber is offering 3 of his books in kindle format for free. If you don't have a kindle, they can be read on any computer. Global Asset Allocation Invest with the House Global Value download from Amazon Looks like it requires Kindle Unlimited ($9.99/mo) No K-unlimite...
by thisisallen
Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Free Meb Faber kindle books
Replies: 8
Views: 5857

Re: Free Meb Faber kindle books

MangoMan wrote:For the next couple of days, Meb Faber is offering 3 of his books in kindle format for free. If you don't have a kindle, they can be read on any computer.
  • Global Asset Allocation
    Invest with the House
    Global Value
download from Amazon
Looks like it requires Kindle Unlimited ($9.99/mo)
by thisisallen
Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio
Replies: 0
Views: 1977

Re: How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio

Agree. it's well done and very interesting. I've watched it 2X a few months ago.
by thisisallen
Mon Jul 24, 2017 5:48 pm
Forum: Cash
Topic: All America Bank 1.5%
Replies: 57
Views: 59484

Re: All America Bank 1.5%

Did I lose the plot here? This is a discussion in the Cash sub forum. Are people suggesting to use I bonds and CDs as cash in the PP?
by thisisallen
Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Modelling TLT in an Era of Rising Rates, part 2
Replies: 9
Views: 8422

Re: Modelling TLT in an Era of Rising Rates, part 2

In all fairness, you need to consider cash and bonds as one block, even so, the results aren't pretty. I am a big proponent of cash + 10 year Treasury, average duration about 5 years. Why is it necessary to consider cash and bonds as one block? Not necessary, but a worthwhile mental model. Cash and...
by thisisallen
Sun Jul 16, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Modelling TLT in an Era of Rising Rates, part 2
Replies: 9
Views: 8422

Re: Modelling TLT in an Era of Rising Rates, part 2

ochotona wrote:In all fairness, you need to consider cash and bonds as one block, even so, the results aren't pretty.

I am a big proponent of cash + 10 year Treasury, average duration about 5 years.
Why is it necessary to consider cash and bonds as one block?
by thisisallen
Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: Cash
Topic: Treasury ladder
Replies: 4
Views: 4942

Re: Treasury ladder

Clarification: the ladder takes 2 yrs to "setup " - 2 yrs for ALL rungs to reach 2 yrs. This investment would be for "secondary" cash since I feel OK with holding cash (that I would draw on first/regularly) in a high yield savings account. I appreciate the comment about keeping it simple by just buy...