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Hi @WABAC
The 2% of the portfolio in TMF is only for playing, with the hope of making a profit on the sell. I fully expected the profit side to trigger a sell, quite a while ago. The investment will not go to 0 and/or become worthless and I should h…
Hi @BaluBalu
A potential report 'end date' will always be an open consideration.
As to TMF and EDV; well, we're seldom sure of what the 'pro' traders are attempting to do, eh? We've had about 2% of our portfolio in TMF for a few years, awaiting y…
@Old_Joe and @Mark If I recall properly, Mark; you and @Rono were in harms way for your military duties. Fortunately, my Vietnam era duties never placed me in war zones, mostly due to my work and security clearance levels.
One large irony for me …
Hi @Old_Joe A little story about a remote job location, too; as remote as your location; but with modern amenities. I really enjoyed your write.
This was my 'ride' 24 miles each direction when I worked (post USAF, 4 years) at the then Kwajalein Mi…
Well, this thread is a bit 'crashed' from original. But, good for mental health reasons. Hoping y'all don't mind.
@hank I did this link a few years ago, relative to the older tractors; and the sounds I recall on the farms of my neighbors.
I belie…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the selected bond sectors, as listed; through the end of the year (2024). This 'end date' will take us through the U.S. elections period, pending actions/legislation dependent upon the ele…
@Old_Joe and @msf
Thank you to both for your time and efforts with your writes.
A recent post(er) in this thread indicates this:
What is the meaning of fake reading syndrome?
What is fake reading syndrome? By its definition, fake reading is a …
My companion add for 'Imagine'; for the thought/lyric.
And somewhere in my ancient genes finds a connection to the rhythms of Indian and Middle Eastern sounds. What does this mean? My genes are Anglo/Saxon.
Within you, Without you. George Harris…
@Old_Joe
A great story !!!
I'll add one, too. In electronics school (the first basic classes) the instructor had charged several capacitors before class. As he was discussing the principals of a capacitor, he randomly threw several of these into the…
Still have a mechanical torque wrench and timing light in the garage.
How about having a 'shocking' moment when one discovered that you had a better ground path to the body frame than the coil or spark plug wire when 'checking' things.
The bad part …
Short story time. My sister/b.i.l. needed to replace a 'tired' refrigerator in late 2018. They made their choice and the dealer told them that we have that in stock; but you should buy it now, as the price will increase 10% in the new year; due to t…
Hi @bee Thank you.
Perhaps my wording is not the best today for the numbers listed. Yes, one would still receive the $1,000/month today as was in 2014; but the purchasing power in 2024 is greatly reduced.
We both agree and understand my elementary …
Thank you @yogibearbull I did look at a B.O.L. data list and could have done the math from that, but I used the real easy method with the calculator, knowing the numbers would be close enough for illustration.
The source link for these rough calculations is below. If anyone has another method of calculation; please let us know. The calculator uses a standard CPI government number. Whether you agree or not; this is the method used for various COLA's to the…
Thank you @Derf This surgery should have already been complete the first week of September.......but, for our first time; Covid arrived for both of us. Pretty much okay with that now; but now I will be in the slow mode for several weeks of physical…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the selected bond sectors, as listed; through the end of the year (2024). This 'end date' will take us through the U.S. elections period, pending actions/legislation dependent upon the ele…
Now don't forget about compounding, eh?
While the COLA increase has averaged about 2.6% over the last decade, the COLA was 3.2% in 2024 and jumped to as high as 8.7% in 2023 and 5.9% in 2022.
Update: Florida governor finally has a Monday evening chat with White House folks regarding the coming hurricane.
Article HERE, only for clarification of the report, if you choose to read.
This is cute. I will believe the report at this time, as it reads about right for the governor. He's gotta be the strongman.
Snippet: White House pushes back after DeSantis declines to return calls from Biden and Harris on storm recovery
CNN articl…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the selected bond sectors, as listed; through the end of the year (2024). This 'end date' will take us through the U.S. elections period, pending actions/legislation dependent upon the ele…
My posting of this thread was in reaction to an immediate news story regarding the escalation of the middle east area conflict. I posted this in 'other investing' as the circumstance could have ramifications in some sectors of equity or bond investi…
Hi Ben, Some folks in Michigan have been aware, for many years, about what and where climate might affect where folks choose to live long term or eventually. I'm not writing about climate change, but what have been existing conditions; and likely n…
Hi @MikeM
OH NO !!! A high enough tax bracket for sure, but not that. :)
As noted by @Old_Joe, we use all of the RMD's (both of our IRA's) and rather than place the money back into Fido investments or transfer to our CU acct.; we direct Fido (a few …
@Derf We 'run' what we know will be likely taxes owed for the next year right to the 'very edge' of owing a 'penalty' for under payment. The 'extra' tax payments pulled from the RMD's get us into the proper 'zone'. AND our IRA investments are able …
Fido isn't going to harass, but will provide reminders. A good thing, IMO.
We pull RMD's in early December. As Fido has an excellent step by step as to 'what do you want to do with the withdrawal'. We always choose 90% to the IRS for the FED side an…
Hi @hank I'm not really a baseball fan, but pleased to find the Detroit Tigers in post season. I have many relatives who are big Tiger fans, including my 99 year old Mom.
Good for the cash flow in downtown Detroit that remains in a very large rena…
NOTE: My intention, at this time; is to present the data for the select bond sectors, as listed; through the end of the year (2024). This 'end date' will take us through the U.S. elections period, pending actions/legislation dependent upon the elect…
Trump wrist watch...........Ebay sold listings
This list is set to the most current sale/sold and one may scroll the list for more sold items. The listings include a wide variety of related watches. The list will continue to update for the most rec…
Hi@BenWP Ottawa County, indeed. A whole bunch of 'red' for many miles around that area. And the "Humankind / Be Both.” signs, reads correct and for your area in and around 'AA'.
Per AndyJ I've placed this link. Both sites are well done.
Notification also to @Old_Joe
The original 538 polling data site, which does have different graphic views.
