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- Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:14 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: GLDM - 0.18 exp. ratio 'Gold minishares'
- Replies: 33
- Views: 22523
Re: GLDM - 0.18 exp. ratio 'Gold minishares'
Ahh, finally a commission-free way to invest in paper gold with my Roth at TDA! A little late for me, but maybe I'll buy some anyway. Thanks for posting this.
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:09 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: The GOLD scream room
- Replies: 3693
- Views: 1781302
Re: The GOLD scream room
I thought the most important ingredient in cookies was love.
I dig the cookie analogy.
I dig the cookie analogy.
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:00 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: There seems to be an advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
- Replies: 84
- Views: 57063
Re: There seems to be an advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
I'm likely too negative on Congress, but it's in their nature to expand and take. Maybe it won't happen. Perhaps a prelude to it would be reducing the advantages to a traditional IRA, pushing more people into Roths. Herd people together to do the most damage. Wow... I'm very negative on Independence...
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:40 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: There seems to be an advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
- Replies: 84
- Views: 57063
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:39 pm
- Forum: Cash
- Topic: Max [maxmyinterest.com]
- Replies: 32
- Views: 36510
Re: Max [maxmyinterest.com]
Feelings are always illogical, but as long as I stick to a logical plan, all is good.
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:45 pm
- Forum: Cash
- Topic: Max [maxmyinterest.com]
- Replies: 32
- Views: 36510
- Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:47 pm
- Forum: Cash
- Topic: Max [maxmyinterest.com]
- Replies: 32
- Views: 36510
Re: Max [maxmyinterest.com]
CIT Bank Money Market has upped to 1.85%. Cash is feeling comfy.
- Mon Jun 25, 2018 5:50 pm
- Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: All Treasury Portfolio
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11020
Re: All Treasury Portfolio
Don't underestimate the risk of an all bond portfolio. Rising rates or severe inflation will crush you. I wouldn't trust TIPs to save you from inflation.
- Mon Jun 25, 2018 4:49 pm
- Forum: Bonds
- Topic: The Bond Dream Room
- Replies: 554
- Views: 370048
Re: The Bond Dream Room
Yay for bonds today! Lol
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:01 am
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: The GOLD scream room
- Replies: 3693
- Views: 1781302
Re: The GOLD scream room
I'm marking my gold to market each Sunday. It seems a good balance to me.
I'm kind of cheating, because I'm using APMEX's portfolio tool which is over spot. It's still a nice way to keep track of things. It makes me want to diversify into other precious metals, though... hmmm
I'm kind of cheating, because I'm using APMEX's portfolio tool which is over spot. It's still a nice way to keep track of things. It makes me want to diversify into other precious metals, though... hmmm
- Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:16 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: The GOLD scream room
- Replies: 3693
- Views: 1781302
Re: The GOLD scream room
The best way to own gold is some way where its a little bit hard to get out of the position; physical gold. ETFs are too easy to sell. You want it a bit locked up. Then you won't worry about it. I think I agree here. Since starting to convert to physical, I feel much less attached to the daily pric...
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:29 am
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: The GOLD scream room
- Replies: 3693
- Views: 1781302
Re: The GOLD scream room
I think gold has potentially a way to fall yet.
Harry Dent is thinking $700/oz down to $400/oz? Seems extreme, but who knows?
Harry Dent is thinking $700/oz down to $400/oz? Seems extreme, but who knows?
- Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:15 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15800
Re: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
UPDATE: Received my APMEX order today and am very happy with the way they handled the shipment. Nowhere on the box or label is there any indication of the shipper or what contents may lie inside. This should be an obvious way to do things, but I was still worried that it might say APMEX right on the...
- Mon May 21, 2018 9:59 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15800
Re: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
UPDATE: I have ordered the GoldCoinBalance tonight. I shouldn't be this excited to get a $24 piece of plastic, but there we are. I only plan on ordering through reputable dealers, but I am a skeptic at heart and like to double check everything. I have placed my first order with APMEX and am looking ...
- Sun May 20, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Help get me reduce some weight
- Replies: 93
- Views: 54458
Re: Help get me reduce some weight
The easiest way to get your body ready to consume its own fat stores is to start off lowering your carbohydrate intake. Proteins are good, but eating fat is even better. Get your body used to consuming fat and eventually it will be fully ready to convert fat stores instead of demanding you go eat s...
- Sun May 20, 2018 8:48 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Which Assets in Roth IRA?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18625
Which Assets in Roth IRA?
Up until very recently, I have held what look like equivalent holdings in both my Roth IRA and standard margin account. Each had 20% MCB, 20% SCB, 20% LTT (ETFs), 20% Cash (fucking pointless), 20% Gold (ETFs). As interest rates have started to make online money market accounts attractive again, I'd ...
- Sun May 20, 2018 8:30 am
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15800
Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
I'm contemplating selling all my paper gold in my Roth IRA, which demands another thread that I'll start, since I value the input of the participants of this forum. To replace the paper, I will be purchasing enough physical gold that I feel like I need to be concerned about testing for fakes. I don'...
- Sun May 20, 2018 8:07 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Help get me reduce some weight
- Replies: 93
- Views: 54458
Re: Help get me reduce some weight
Nothing works better than just stop eating. I agree with you 100%. The problem most people have who are overweight is that they've adjusted their bodies to expect regular intakes of easily accessible energy. Once hooked on sugars and starchy carbohydrates, it's EXTREMELY difficult to stop eating. T...
- Thu May 17, 2018 6:51 pm
- Forum: Bonds
- Topic: The Bond Dream Room
- Replies: 554
- Views: 370048
- Thu May 10, 2018 5:21 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: There seems to be an advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
- Replies: 84
- Views: 57063
Re: There seems to be a huge advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
Scenario 2 is what if I instead take that $6500, and use it to convert a chunk of IRA? Since my current marginal rate is 22%, I can convert 6500/0.22, which is cell B12 Ah, this wording makes it crystal clear now. Thank you. Betting on lower tax rates in the future is a gamble I know I'm not willin...
- Thu May 10, 2018 4:59 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: There seems to be an advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
- Replies: 84
- Views: 57063
Re: There seems to be a huge advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
You're changing it as I was looking at it. Ghosts in the machine! Lol! Yes, I caught a flaw in my thinking, but it's stable now. It's not as huge as I thought, but you get 4% more after-tax money at the end. Have another look, I won't touch it. I made it more conservative, comparing 22% to 25% marg...
- Thu May 10, 2018 4:25 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: There seems to be an advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
- Replies: 84
- Views: 57063
Re: There seems to be a huge advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
You're changing it as I was looking at it. Ghosts in the machine! Lol!
- Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:25 am
- Forum: Stocks
- Topic: Stock scream room
- Replies: 1438
- Views: 664381
Re: Stock scream room
the market is the sum total of millions of individual actions, responding to a set of circumstances that is unique to any given time period and will never recur in the same way again. I like this one. Also, another one I like, but forget the source (and I'm paraphrasing).. "The past doesn't re...
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:20 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Minimum time frame for holding PP
- Replies: 56
- Views: 35398
Re: Minimum time frame for holding PP
Thanks for taking the high road eufo. I’ll try to simmer down myself. Cutting for a show so no carbs equals unhappy guy. No worries. I understand your frustrations. I was able to follow the PP for about 5 months or so before I figured out I couldn't stick to it. I needed more growth. I didn't want ...
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 5:11 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Minimum time frame for holding PP
- Replies: 56
- Views: 35398
Re: Minimum time frame for holding PP
Gold and Cash were both winners today. How is that false protection? Honestly, Budd, I don't know whether to pity you or laugh at you. You're about as miserable as it gets. That sums it up succinctly, nice job! I don’t have $6.00 USD in 3 ETF’s so I don’t expect you to understand. When I posted ear...