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Hi @sma3 et al
This info just searched is below:
--- The 2025 SSA-1099 form will be sent via mail and is also available online through your personal my Social Security account. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not send the form via…
As of 2pm, EST for Michigan.
114k households are without power. Some of these households have power outages from a prior storm from a few days ago.
About 50 sections of major highways, downstate and the UP; are closed by order of the Michigan St…
I'll nibble through this lengthy video. I/we have already observed this 'thing' in action, too much. We've watched a few of his niece, Mary's video discussions. There's a Monster on the loose............
@DrVenture I had my gallbladder sucked out about 18 months ago. I didn't have any negative reactions from my existing diet, but I was careful about 'which' food intakes for a few weeks. But, be sure to be mindful of the discharge papers and any not…
Anna, ETF Compare site. This easy to use to compare two ETF's for the amount of holdings overlap. ETT's only.....
No login required for basic compares. Scroll down for other info for your compares. I've not looked around the site for other tools. …
I used used your exact wording with a search via Google AI (not Gemini) have these similar results. More later...........
To create a diversified "AI Bundle", you can combine specialized ETFs that target specific layers of the AI value chain. The f…
Hi Anna, Great. !!!
My first question. Did you use the generic Google AI or Gemini? Your query suggests generic.
I've not tried Gemini yet.
Note: We currently hold SMH and BOTZ.
I would move this to 'Other Investing'.
"The Fund’s investment strategy is to generally invest in equity securities of companies that exhibit strong capital appreciation potential.
We all have that goal, eh? Generally, we always seek potential.
There must be some other funds with this …
@DrVenture We're having a bit of thread drift, but it is your thread.
A very nice 'RIDE' indeed. I'm pleased that you drive the car, too.
The very best modern day tv ad, and for a GT-500. Even our daughter enjoyed the ad. She had traveled, with …
Hi @DrVenture Thanks for helping with the SS flashback. Not music related directly, except those who enjoy the sound of a performance engine. I've surely forgotten something with this write, and there be some typos; but the car provided a lot of p…
Hi @Mona You noted a ways back in this thread about Good Vibrations. As I was a hot rod/car young man from Michigan during the large Beach Boys period; and the relationship of some songs to cars and girls, I had long been a fan of the harmony and w…
Hi @Derf Capitol One cards became a 'Visa' card. A different legal entity.
As to the SSN requirement; this became rules changes from the 'Patriot Act' enacted after 911. All financial contracts had new rules to 'detect money laundering'. You may ha…
I'm doing a 'flashback' period with this, and directed to Motown in the early 60's. The whole music world eventually had exposure to the wonderful music from Detroit. Being a Michigan kid/young man and living not far from the Motor City, our local a…
I bought a Sony 9 transistor am radio in 1963; being the small handheld model. A most decent radio, of course.
My youth was in the countryside (dirt roads) vs being a city kid; small or large city. A small city was 4 miles away, a large metro city…
The Greystones. A band of young'uns. They have a fairly long play list of various rock songs. Good for them. They're pretty dang good with songs that are not implanted in their memory.
I 'heart' music.....
I'm almost reluctant to place this song, with all of the holiday oriented posts prior. But, I have my wish list, too.
Though there are many things that are wrong in our country
There are too many things that are worth fighting for and saving
We ne…
Hi @Mark At least one and watch a few of the AI video/music art I posted prior. :)
They're from the government and they're here to help you..................
Reefer Madness, 1936, 1 minute trailer. Click to expand to full screen.
AI is everywhere and growing fast, this we know. Many of us think about uses to suit our needs for more knowledge to ponder; as long as we are aware of possible errors. Correct wording and making several attempts for the information is critical, IM…
Hi @Mark Thanks for this. We're able to follow these actions from our viewing of tv programs and related individuals. But, your post valuable for those who are not retired and are most busy with their work and families. Been there and done that, …
A sad and terrible event for any family.
Other people’s tragedy is sacred ground and one needs to try very hard, to walk gently there.
We had the opportunity to watch Mr. Reiner's various interviews over the past few years via CNN and MSNBC/MSNOW.…
Bid spread: The buy/sell is the kicker for a dealer, or someone who wants to buy and sell trying to make some money. Not something I would want to play at. When we were buying/selling at coin shows (1979/80) the bullion dealer for the show provided …
Hi @Old_Joe Your humor continues to help the smile upon my old face. Thank you.
For some of us 'true winter' folks who have had the annual experience for years; there are more stories than one has time to write/tell. Especially during periods of h…
Thank you, Mr. Beck; for your music skills. We did buy the DVD. The Vimeo video has a little different layout. Click the 'play' arrow and expand the size. You're on your way !
This is a great show, with special guests. Give attention, too; to Tal W…
Hi @DrVenture
--- snow blower impellers and chute area
--- standard hand snow shovel blade face
If you can have these in a warm area (garage) for application
--- WD-40 can be used to repel snow sticking to shovels and snowblower chutes by creating…
Hi @Crash and @Derf et al
For now, this isn't related directly to the thread about basketball; but is 'precious'. I don't recall posting this before at MFO.
Two Michigan towns in the state of Ohio. The read is great; and don't forget to click the…
Hi @Derf NOPE ! The mutual funds we held were with purpose, so we never had a need to trade frequently. And with the current buy just about anything menu with a Fidelity brokerage account, we could travel to other market vendors and areas as needed…
Hi @hank et al
I recall others here, over the years writing about similar restrictions at other organizations, too, regarding restrictions; trading mutual funds (OEF's).
This is a general Fidelity overview, believed to be accurate. Full legal deta…
This was recently noted in the thread:
A real bank also makes it easier to wire in/out vs. the convoluted nonsense at Fidelity.
While Fidelity doesn't have a 'traditional bank' attached to its organization; we prefer to maintain our local CU for tr…
I've placed a few musical pieces here; and I've written in other threads about places. With both I've been inclined to provide a story that is related. Tis a nice release to share and at times have similar in return.
I'm old enough to recall too ma…
@Crash With Fidelity, taxable or non-taxable acct. one has 1 of 2 usual default mmkt's. that money goes into when transferred 'in' from a bank or CU acct. Currently these provide a yield of 3.66 or 3.73%. These are the first parking place for outsi…
Sean Duffy Wants You To Get Dressed Up When You Fly: “It’s Time to Bring Back Civility And Respect
Is this all he has to offer. I watched this pronouncement. Funny guy, he be !
He needs to review his own words: “It’s Time to Bring Back Civility An…
Hi @Observant1 Thank you again for keeping this thread updated. I pass the 'Week in Charts' along to a few folks; mostly in the aspect for continued learning. The presented information and discussion is good knowledge for seasoned investors; and m…
