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by I Shrugged
Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:19 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Electric Vehicles
Replies: 5
Views: 970

Re: Electric Vehicles

I'm not anti EV. But, sit and watch how many vehicles get petro fuel in an hour at a busy interstate highway gas station. The typical car fill up takes less than 3 minutes. Now if they were EVs instead, tell me how they do it and how much real estate and grid capacity it takes.
by I Shrugged
Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Falling yields
Replies: 36
Views: 13088

Re: Falling yields

Man, I don't know. I keep running into business people and businesses that are desperate for workers. And big wage increases. I'll spare you the anecdotes, but they are everywhere. My prediction, inflation soon and bigger than you expect. So will that be stagflation? Seems like a plausible scenario....
by I Shrugged
Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: ESG
Replies: 0
Views: 1341

Re: ESG

Has anyone looked into the implications of ESG for gold? If investment institutions bar themselves from owning gold, I say no big deal. I never have liked the idea of gold as a plaything for hot money. Now, if governments divest gold because of ESG, that could be very interesting, and probably not ...
by I Shrugged
Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: Cash
Topic: Casualties of Perfection by Morgan Housel
Replies: 4
Views: 2334

Re: Casualties of Perfection by Morgan Housel

Good article, thanks.
by I Shrugged
Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Want to lose weight & treatment for diabetes
Replies: 127
Views: 23940

Re: Want to lose weight & treatment for diabetes

I’m generally aware that there is an anti statins movement. Can anyone sum up their objections to statins?
by I Shrugged
Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Want to lose weight & treatment for diabetes
Replies: 127
Views: 23940

Re: Want to lose weight & treatment for diabetes

I’m pretty sure that in Illinois you can purchase lab tests on your own. I think it would be worthwhile.

Get your PSA tested. I don’t like the annual prostate exam but the cancer is in my family so I see a urologist each year.
by I Shrugged
Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Robinhood - HOOD
Replies: 3
Views: 1506

Re: Robinhood - HOOD

I know high school and college kids trading on RH. Seems like a sign.
by I Shrugged
Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:51 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: I think it’s time to move into crypto
Replies: 160
Views: 77211

Re: I think it’s time to move into crypto

A couple of newbie crypto people in my life tell me that in the US, everything is being reported. They mean by the exchanges and brokers and businesses. I tried the what about? questions but their reply was that if you want to do anything useful with it, it is reported. My specific question to the ...
by I Shrugged
Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Hello old friends
Replies: 40
Views: 8332

Re: Hello old friends

Maybe we’ll have a lengthy time when nothing works. I’m being serious.
by I Shrugged
Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: I think it’s time to move into crypto
Replies: 160
Views: 77211

Re: I think it’s time to move into crypto

A couple of newbie crypto people in my life tell me that in the US, everything is being reported. They mean by the exchanges and brokers and businesses. I tried the what about? questions but their reply was that if you want to do anything useful with it, it is reported. My specific question to the ...
by I Shrugged
Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: I think it’s time to move into crypto
Replies: 160
Views: 77211

Re: I think it’s time to move into crypto

Part of the bull case for crypto is that it is being regulated and the future of crypto will include things like digital identities and therefore make it easier for users, investors and businesses alike, to be regulatory compliant. There is already paper cash for those looking to use without report...
by I Shrugged
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Coronavirus General Discussion
Replies: 5196
Views: 1774743

Re: Coronavirus General Discussion

Well Trump lives inside the heads of millions of progressives. Every time he says something or even gets mentioned, they have a collective blood pressure rise.
by I Shrugged
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:49 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: California will show them!
Replies: 14
Views: 3098

Re: California will show them!

I really need to start a website like the nuclear war doomsday clock, for the breakup of the US. I’ll start by saying we are closer to midnight than we’ve been since the 1800s.
by I Shrugged
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: I think it’s time to move into crypto
Replies: 160
Views: 77211

Re: I think it’s time to move into crypto

A couple of newbie crypto people in my life tell me that in the US, everything is being reported. They mean by the exchanges and brokers and businesses. I tried the what about? questions but their reply was that if you want to do anything useful with it, it is reported. My specific question to the f...
by I Shrugged
Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:43 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Alternatives to Modern Medicine
Replies: 42
Views: 6288

Re: Alternatives to Modern Medicine

With acupuncture at least, all you’ve got to lose if it doesn’t work is some money.
by I Shrugged
Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Alternatives to Modern Medicine
Replies: 42
Views: 6288

Re: Alternatives to Modern Medicine

I have had very good results from acupuncture. So has my wife. I tried it for headaches after not one but two neurologists suggested it. I made it a point to NOT research it, so that I didn’t get turned off by the implausible sounding theories. It helps me with headaches and some muscles and joints...
by I Shrugged
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:44 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Alternatives to Modern Medicine
Replies: 42
Views: 6288

Re: Alternatives to Modern Medicine

I have had very good results from acupuncture. So has my wife. I tried it for headaches after not one but two neurologists suggested it. I made it a point to NOT research it, so that I didn’t get turned off by the implausible sounding theories. It helps me with headaches and some muscles and joints....
by I Shrugged
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: Stocks
Topic: International stocks?
Replies: 42
Views: 68349

Re: International stocks?

I’ve had half of our stock money in Ftse xUS for 12 years. Most of the 12 the SP500 has outperformed. My day is coming! ;) FWIW most of my international exposure is actually in actively managed funds. I know active funds aren't theoretically supposed to outperform (but see Note 1 below) index funds...
by I Shrugged
Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Need a realtor to sell a home in this market?
Replies: 48
Views: 9381

Re: Need a realtor to sell a home in this market?

Chief, if it was easy, everyone would do it. That old line packs a lot of wisdom inside a few words.

As to HB, who knows. He made big money as a speculator, speaker, and newsletter publisher.
by I Shrugged
Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: Stocks
Topic: International stocks?
Replies: 42
Views: 68349

Re: International stocks?

I’ve had half of our stock money in Ftse xUS for 12 years. Most of the 12 the SP500 has outperformed. My day is coming! ;)
by I Shrugged
Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:24 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Need a realtor to sell a home in this market?
Replies: 48
Views: 9381

Re: Need a realtor to sell a home in this market?

Vincent, do you have a business?
by I Shrugged
Sat Jun 26, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Need a realtor to sell a home in this market?
Replies: 48
Views: 9381

Re: Need a realtor to sell a home in this market?

I know quite a few people who have made themselves nicely comfortable by buying and renting houses and small plexes. It’s as old as dirt. The tax code is very favorable if you actively manage. You get business deductions. Including health care. You can start this business without a lot of capital. I...
by I Shrugged
Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Alternatives to Modern Medicine
Replies: 42
Views: 6288

Re: Alternatives to Modern Medicine

Very good questions, Maddy. I’d love to find the same kind of doctor.
by I Shrugged
Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Somebody please tell me this ain't so (Arrest for mere presence at capitol on 1/6)
Replies: 8
Views: 1538

Re: Somebody please tell me this ain't so (Arrest for mere presence at capitol on 1/6)

My friend said people were being allowed to go inside. He also said some of the people trying to agitate the crowd did not look right. Which anyone who has followed reports from places other than the ruling party organs has heard already.
by I Shrugged
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: I think it’s time to move into crypto
Replies: 160
Views: 77211

Re: I think it’s time to move into crypto

It’s certainly causing people to view fiat currency with suspicion.