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Bradley Edwards, Epstein victims attorney; states that a subpoena may be issued to obtain 'the birthday book' from Epstein's estate. A very good overview, if you're interested in the knowledge. The video with Lawrence O'Donnell of MSNBC, is from lat…
Yes, I watch this area more than some; as Michigan is my home.
The Japan tariff agreement seems a bit strange and tilted.
Your opinion may vary.
ADD: GM, The automaker forecasts a full-year 2025 tariff impact between $4 billion and $5 billion.
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@Observant1 HA! I knew where that link was going. Mr. T.... Pity the Fool!, Shut up Fool! And Geo Peppard and the cigars.
@Old_Joe I'll check that link. Thank you.
Hi @WABAC Check this mortgage and other rates discussion link
At the right top you'll see a list of numbers. Click 1 for page one. This will take you to the beginning of the thread, that is August, 2024 started by 'bee'. The title/subject is Pre…
I don't think this really clarifies stablecoin vs FDIC, at least to me. Muddy waters for me.
--- However, it is important to note that FDIC insurance does not directly apply to stablecoins themselves. FDIC insurance protects deposits held in insure…
Hi @yogibearbull Thank you for you reporting on the serious piece(s) of legislation. I'll add with some redundancy.
The GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins), signed into law by President Donald Trump on J…
For the curious. The information is presumed accurate.
Investing in private equity through a 401(k) plan is a relatively new and evolving concept that has generated discussion among investors and industry professionals.
Here's what to know:
Pot…
Hi @hank Thanks for you work, too.
The early period starting in 2006, for several years was the main contribution period into the account. With the equity market melt in 2008 and not really getting back to 'even' for about 4 years is when we conti…
As we all know, as has been stated here many times, there are a lot of variables affecting a portfolio mix.
I offer this 19 year old real world example for a 529 for a view over time.
This is a self-directed account started at 50/50 equity/bond wi…
Hi @hank et al
A portion from my initial write above
--- As international investors, both retail and large houses continue to watch the machinations in this country. Many will have second thoughts about U.S. holdings,
as they watch the 'rule of law…
I'll provide this for now; as we have a 9 yo nephew bday party that can not be missed.
A new French mural. There is an arrow on the right edge to step through the images. OR select the red arrow at the left bottom for audio/video and wait for a sh…
Sure is okay to discuss. And necessary.
Let us suppose an American investor has chosen to invest in U.S. centered holdings, due to the stability of the country. 40% equity, 20% investment grade bonds and 40% in MMKT's. Oh, wait; that is our house.
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Indeed ! This is a snippet of information regarding the KW-26 model of crypto equipment I serviced based on 'tubes', I also worked on 'newer and other' transistor based models. You may choose to take a quick peek of a KW-26 document with a lot of op…
Hi @Old_Joe Yes to the tube types. With many uses for these tube types, there must have been millions built. I worked on some audio equipment that used these tubes, for the last time, in the mid 80's.
Hi @JD_co He also blamed Biden for Powell. He kinda mumbled through some wording in that area mentioning about Biden appointing Powell. He didn't mention this time that he appointed Powell and that Biden's part was to extend Powell's time at the po…
Hi @hank That Westinghouse, model H862N7, 1962 was likely built in the USA. A 'tube' model that also has two CD (Civil Defense) bands in the AM tuner. This period going forward began to find many 'legal naming rights' to be maintained, although m…
Hi @larryB Lucky for we Michigander's that 'up north' has different meanings depending on the southern starting point, eh?. I recall the sign along I-75 near Gaylord indicating the 45th parallel knowing we were already half way to the North Pole.
Hi @DrVenture Thanks for that video. I'm so very happy to have lived during the 60's - 80's in particular for such a diverse period of rock oriented music; be it Allman Bros. or progressive rock (U.S./England) or Chicago Transit Authority or Motown…
Bob noted several years ago (2018 ?) about the end of the music journey on stage, touring, etc.
He has a concert(s) scheduled Oct. 2, 2025 at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL. There are other places, including the UK; but I've not did any deep d…
AH, Mr. Seger. Another great story teller and with the beat to fit the song. I'm proud to state that I have their 1st studio album parked upon a shelf at the house (played about 20 times). Titled Ramblin' Gamblin' Man. The group was named at the tim…
For we older folks, eh?
These two always offered sanity.
MacNeil/Lehrer Report
I/we are pleased we were able to witness so many wonderful journalists in print and tv formats. And YES to Mark Shields, too.
@hank The below is a different '25 of the best'.........
Several online articles and lists discuss some of the most notable journalism and literature pieces that have appeared in Playboy Magazine. While it's difficult to definitively compile a list…
Playboy...late 60's and early 70's had very good, serious interviews with prominent folks of the period. A very large thread topic drift has taken place, eh? I'll refrain from more here.
@Sven . Generally speaking, I agree. A bit different in Texas.
Texas's Rainy Day Fund, officially the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF), is projected to reach a record $28.5 billion by the end of the 2026-27 biennium. This represents the fund hittin…
