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- Fri Dec 10, 2021 2:30 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Dies at 78
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2135
Re: The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Dies at 78
- Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:26 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Dies at 78
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2135
The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Dies at 78
https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/the-monkees-michael-nesmith-dies-at-78/ar-AARH2tj?ocid=msedgntp The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith has died, Rolling Stone reports. In a statement, Nesmith’s family said the musician died at home of natural causes. Just last month, Nesmith wrapped up a farewell...
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:58 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Fact-checking Biden's town hall in Baltimore
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3961
Re: Fact-checking Biden's town hall in Baltimore
You know its bad when CNN can not cover for Biden's "facts" https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/fact-checking-biden-s-cnn-town-hall-in-baltimore/ar-AAPPzFu?ocid=msedgntp Biden and the border "I've been there before, and I haven't -- I mean, I know it well. I guess I should go dow...
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:03 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Fact-checking Biden's town hall in Baltimore
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3961
Fact-checking Biden's town hall in Baltimore
You know its bad when CNN can not cover for Biden's "facts" https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/fact-checking-biden-s-cnn-town-hall-in-baltimore/ar-AAPPzFu?ocid=msedgntp Biden and the border "I've been there before, and I haven't -- I mean, I know it well. I guess I should go down...
- Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:06 pm
- Forum: Bonds
- Topic: Sucks to Be An I-Bond Hater
- Replies: 54
- Views: 21890
Re: Sucks to Be An I-Bond Hater
Oh, don’t worry, Barrett. I was able to get done what i wanted to. I have only redeemed paper bonds so far - did that at a bank. Although, I also have some digital i-bonds that were probably ready to be redeemed a few years ago. I should look into that. O0 My two problems were (a) Any time I hit th...
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 2:15 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: "The Bezzle"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2830
Re: "The Bezzle"
Yes, thanks for posting this! For those of you who have read the piece or are otherwise familiar with the bezzle, do you think that a PP-esque portfolio can withstand the unwinding stage? Does it follow that unwinding benefits high-quality long duration bonds? I mean, such an unwinding is deflation...
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:49 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: The end of the Roth conversions?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5406
Re: The end of the Roth conversions?
I don't think people are mad about Roth conversions, they're mad that Peter Thiel made a lot of money in a way that they wouldn't have done even if they'd known about it. And he won't have to pay taxes on it. I don't even think many people were mad about that. It's just Dem politicians doing what t...
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 1:33 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: The end of the Roth conversions?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5406
Re: The end of the Roth conversions?
How a middle-class retirement plan became a tax dodge for the rich https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roth-ira-backdoor-conversion-tax-laws-avoidance/ The end of the Roth conversions? It was only that way bc the idiots that wrote the law made it so, and it could have been fixed at any time but they chose...
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:32 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: The end of the Roth conversions?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5406
The end of the Roth conversions?
How a middle-class retirement plan became a tax dodge for the rich
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roth-ira-b ... avoidance/
The end of the Roth conversions?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roth-ira-b ... avoidance/
The end of the Roth conversions?
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 5:05 pm
- Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: The potency of commodities as an inflation hedge
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2078
The potency of commodities as an inflation hedge
The potency of commodities as an inflation hedge https://investornews.vanguard/the-potency-of-commodities-as-an-inflation-hedge/ The asset allocation team within Vanguard Investment Strategy Group is thinking about unexpected inflation—and many other drivers of portfolio returns—as it maximizes the ...
- Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:46 am
- Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Robinhood - HOOD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1538
Re: Robinhood - HOOD
So far - lots of activity Robinhood - HOOD IPO went live July 29th So far low of 33.89 to a high of 71.58 I know nothing about day trading or stock picking but it is fun to watch - I like the thought of having a small stock picking VP - small start up amount self funded off the "winnings" ...
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 11:09 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Do Dems want a race war?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2372
Re: Do Dems want a race war?
As Tucker Carlson likes to say, that's a serious question. Before accusing me of being hyperbolic listen to Biden's press conference last night in which he said that the Republicans recent moves to change voter ID laws is the worse threat to our Democracy since the Civil War, way worse than the Jim...
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:02 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Mathjak! Beyond The 4% Rule
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3646
Re: Mathjak! Beyond The 4% Rule
Meh ... The 4% draw is really only good for figuring out the first year ..after that in real time draws vary ..some years are way over , some are under , it is just the way life works . Sticking with a 4% inflation adjusted draw will likely leave way to much unspent and not enjoyed . So I use bob c...
- Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:46 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Old Stuff
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2536
Re: Old Stuff
I think Hal and Desert and anyone else who's posted old timey stuff would like this. The Summer Of Our Content https://americandigest.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ajerseyshore.jpg "Presented for your contemplation: One wave breaking over a group of Americans who have waded into the Atlant...
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:11 pm
- Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Robinhood - HOOD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1538
Re: Robinhood - HOOD
I know high school and college kids trading on RH. Seems like a sign. Yep - All the hip new kids trade with RH Will be interesting to see how all this plays out - hot new trading platform that helped drive up GameStop prices or a flash in the pan that has already been busted by the financial regula...
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:01 pm
- Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Robinhood - HOOD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1538
Robinhood - HOOD
Robinhood reports explosive growth, stock will trade as HOOD The company revealed the revenue surge in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday, as it prepares to sell its own stock on the Nasdaq for the first time. It plans to trade under the symbol HOOD. Will be a fun one to w...
Re: AZ audit
Anyone know anything about the AZ audit? My co-worker is following and says the fraud is massive and they can't keep a lid on it. Obviously the media is doing a non-stop blitz to say there's nothing just like after the election. Just wondering if anyone is following it and anything interesting is c...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:32 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Pre Retirement Tax Planning
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1104
- Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:04 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Pre Retirement Tax Planning
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1104
Pre Retirement Tax Planning
Any suggestion for a good Pre Retirement Tax planning company or professional? I want to model different retirement tax options - Roth conversions now - SSA tax planning - Tax treatment on different retirement income streams I have only been focused on the investment portfolios and savings rates. I ...
- Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:40 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: What is your prediction for the future of the forum?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 14420
Re: What is your prediction for the future of the forum?
The future of the forum? Hmm. Suspect Bernstein was correct and the forum will be very quiet until the next major crash. <snip> And therein lies the real problem with the TPP: because of its huge tracking error relative to more conventional portfolios, it attracts assets and adherents during crises...
- Mon May 24, 2021 12:37 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Ira confiscation?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2906
Re: Ira confiscation?
In light of the debt of the US federal government and the direction of politics, is a government takeover of ira accounts on the horizon? I thought this was a good article with insightful comments. I think the risk might be greater than the author suggests in his article, however. https://cashmoney...
- Mon May 17, 2021 10:17 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Masks Revealed as the Political Symbol They Are (And Have Always Been)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9892
Re: Masks Revealed as the Political Symbol They Are (And Have Always Been)
People who continue to wear masks despite the revised CDC guidelines may well have a medical reason for doing so. Like active TB, for example--especially in view of the vast number of infected individuals streaming through the southern border. Accordingly, my approach going forward will be to stay ...
Re: Inflation
The Consumer Price Index, which measures a basket of goods as well as energy and housing costs, rose 4.2% from a year earlier. A Dow Jones survey had expected a 3.6% increase. The month-to-month gain was 0.8%, against the expected 0.2%. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/12/consumer-price-index-april-2021...
- Tue May 11, 2021 2:44 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Thoughts please: cancel culture and my book club
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4308
Re: Thoughts please: cancel culture and my book club
I’ve run a meetup book club for years—classic novels e.g. Steinbeck, Maugham, Austin, etc. This Month’s book was first half of Vanity Fair. At the online book club last night someone said perhaps Vanity Fair should join Dr Seuss (book recently cancelled). I got upset and said that politics didn’t b...
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:59 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Coronavirus General Discussion
- Replies: 5196
- Views: 2120330
Re: Coronavirus General Discussion
I went maskless in the grocery store today. They haven't had a sign on the door for a little while, so I figured I'd see what it felt like. I have to say, I felt like a criminal. I was the only person in the store without one. But I'm no longer any real danger to anyone else, nor they to me. So it'...