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by Jeffreyalan
Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: Cash
Topic: T-Bill Yield Question
Replies: 12
Views: 11373

Re: T-Bill Yield Question

Thanks! I have recently come into some cash and I have decided to set up a Treasury Direct account and keep it in treasury bills. So any ideas on that subject are very helpful.
by Jeffreyalan
Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:49 pm
Forum: Cash
Topic: T-Bill Yield Question
Replies: 12
Views: 11373

Re: T-Bill Yield Question

You need to share the links to those old rolling treasury bill posts!
by Jeffreyalan
Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:53 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: PP as savings account
Replies: 7
Views: 5371

Re: PP as savings account

It sounds like you're describing long-term savings. That's what the PP was designed for, built-in cash management and all. Go for it! However, you should still have enough cash to act as an emergency fund - usually something like 6-12 months expenses. The cash allocation of the PP is perfect for th...
by Jeffreyalan
Wed May 31, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: PP as savings account
Replies: 7
Views: 5371

Re: PP as savings account

From my perspective, the PP is a great thing to use for this. Actual dips in the PP are rare; in general, it keeps on doing its thing very consistently. And, even if there is a dip, the PP has cash you can tap into rather than selling low. I think so too. I tested it out with a tiny bit of money fo...
by Jeffreyalan
Wed May 31, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: PP as savings account
Replies: 7
Views: 5371

PP as savings account

I wanted to get everyone's opinions on this topic. I am finally in a position where I can save about 40% of my income going forward. What are some thoughts on using the PP in lieu of a traditional savings account? This money is not earmarked for anything in particular. I would only need to tap into ...
by Jeffreyalan
Tue May 16, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Cash
Topic: Understanding Cash Will Make You a Happier Investor (Tyler)
Replies: 41
Views: 32696

Re: Understanding Cash Will Make You a Happier Investor (Tyler)

Do most of you keep your cash in Treasury Direct? Or in a brokerage?
by Jeffreyalan
Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Stocks
Topic: How many funds?
Replies: 11
Views: 9945

How many funds?

What does everyone go with as far as the number of stock funds in the PP? Right now i just have 1 fund, EQAL a Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF. Do most of you just do one fund or do you add in Emerging Markets, Small Cap Intl etc?
by Jeffreyalan
Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:27 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: VUSUX vs. TLT
Replies: 10
Views: 10951

Re: VUSUX vs. TLT

Does anyone use TLO instead of TLT? It's commission free at Schwab. And i cannot tell a big difference in the makeup of the funds.
by Jeffreyalan
Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Newbie question
Replies: 22
Views: 11509

Newbie question

Hello,

Just setting up the PP for my family savings. Does everyone here use mostly individual long term bonds or TLT? Just wondering.

thanks!

Jeffrey
by Jeffreyalan
Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Question on LTB and cash
Replies: 6
Views: 4790

Re: Question on LTB and cash

Doesn't the book suggest the longest bonds possible? In that case EDV is better than TLT right?
by Jeffreyalan
Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Question on LTB and cash
Replies: 6
Views: 4790

Question on LTB and cash

Hello. I am newly implementing the PP and i have 2 questions.

#1) I see a lot of people here recommend individual bonds instead of ETFs for the long term portion. What maturities do you buy and when do you sell?

#2) How about using 1 year cds for the cash portion?

Thanks!

Jeffrey