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Inflation, eh? Let us consider. Federal government monetary stimulus that was needed to help stabilize a very damaged economy (Covid); large demand/spending by the consumer, post Covid (expected, yes!), supply chain damage, Putin's war and China on …
If one is mentally and emotionally stable (a large positive asset in life and investing); determining how frequently to review one's investment positions should not cause a problem.
I/we worked hard for the money we have invested; and treat invest…
@BaluBalu
Some of the items @Anna has been digging through.
--- How many years does Irmaa last?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines if you owe an IRMAA based on the income you reported on your IRS tax return two years prior, meani…
@bee
Thanks for a re-do of Roth conversions. These have been discussed here for many years; but a good reminder for those who may not be familiar and new to this investment area.
@davidrmoran
I presume you're referencing, in part; a non-spousal …
What did you discover that was "significant" selling towards the close? With large percent moves up, it is normal and expected to find some selling; but I don't see any large % drops in the broader sectors.
Hi @hank
Who knows where this all leads? Not I. But if I were in charge of the world I’d push for a negotiated settlement. I suspect some type of neutral “buffer zone” might meet the needs of both sides.
Ummm, pretty much the bully outcome. The bul…
Hi@BaluBalu
Don't misunderstand what I wrote.......it was a general statement; but not directed toward you about your position regarding Ukraine. I'm in alignment with your position.
Since 2003, I've been fully aware of what Putin was putting in pl…
@BaluBalu
Individuals like Putin don't stop with "just a little bit". Button pushing for more won't stop. What's to lose???
Not unlike Hilter doing a bit of government rework for the country of Czechoslovakia in 1939.
Hi @yogibearbull
Strictly my humble opinion; but observing Wednesday's big positive pop in equity and bonds, shows me that there is a lot of money looking for the right excuse to buy.
OR perhaps the very large trading houses used the whack world …
@LewisBraham
Most people who are struggling will have to take the distribution. So, this is really another tax break for the rich in my view
Say what?
You suppose that the overwhelming majority of those required to take a RMD are rich?
As in really…
Added to my previous statement just above/prior:
ADD: that doesn't read properly.......screwed meaning; only relative to using an 8 ball for investing forecasts.
We're patient at this house and not short term traders.
@johnN
Friend say 10 trading days from now look very bad but 10 yrs from appears extremely rosy
That's one helluva forecast.
What's he/she smok'in these days???
I can't back any of that forecast, because when I bought my magic 8 ball years ago, i…
Hi @AndyJ
As FZDXX isn't a default fund for a core cash account at Fidelity, and assuming your current core cash account is SPAXX; you used monies from SPAXX to purchase FZDXX, yes? I will presume when you choose to move monies from FZDXX in the fut…
@AndyJ
Hmmmmmmmmmm...........does the snake's head of the T-clan have a connection with the real world??? Only to the aspect of any mafia group, in any country; only to full control. The words remain, as they did in the time prior to the 2016 electi…
@AndyJ
Yes, after the melt in September, 2008 into December; in particular for us, is that junk bond funds had taken a bit hit. In the darkest days in the winter of 2008 and into March of 2009 time frame, many junk bonds had a yield nearing 20% as t…
@johnN
Gundlach sees an easy way to make money right now, but that could change if the Fed cuts interest rates to zero.***
This statement makes no sense at all. If the Fed chopped rates today from the current yield, and bond unloading by the Treasu…
Yields........a chart view
This is not a performance chart, but a percentage of change chart in yield. I've peeked at this periodically for a number of years......for the chart perspective.
The chart is set for YTD. You may double click the 178 bo…
I remain with Ron Reagan; and especially when religion is perverted into the political side of life for nothing less than total power and control. Remains a most odd aspect of a Christian belief.....my pondering ever since being a young one and abl…
@hank Not surprisingly, the $US value began its current journey shortly after the Ukraine invasion, also resulting in the drop $EUR. The US still remains a stable country related to rules and laws and more or less less not as greatly impacted by com…
johnN
Your pundits thoughts that you post/paste are enough to cause mental anguish.
Wondering if Sean Williams has ever provided his portfolio track record in real time.
Do you really go to sleep each night with all of this crap churning in your…
All possible events and situations are off the table of trust; when ethics, honor and a moral base is weak or doesn't exist with an individual. This applies, be it a work group of 5 people, or to the highest levels of government.
At one time, with…
I'm stepping out of bounds a bit, relative to the investing aspect of the post.
Kinda tangent........meaning the twisted thinking and actions coming from Russia, affecting markets and other.
Lukoil Chairman, dies after 'falling' from 6th floor hos…
@johnN
I do not think that is part of your nature at this time of your life; based upon your recent writes.
As long as one does not become crazy from the investment challenge, and does not neglect health, family and friends;you'll likely arrive in …
I've followed Mr. K, off and on, periodically. He seems to be quite full of himself. Being a U.S. President has surely passed through his thoughts before sleep arrives.
Me thinks Mr. K likes the shiny lights circuit, ya know; the big top. He's not …
Hi @Crash
I helped a niece and nephew open new accounts with Fidelity a year ago and there wasn't that much paperwork. All the normal items any similar company would require. I linked the start page for them to fill the form online, and all is well.…
Interest rate increases......of benefit to slow down inflation; OR whether that the FED had to do something to appear to be in control of whatever and doing it's work???
--- What are the three tasks mandated to the Federal Reserve bank?
It is the F…
@johnN
One of these days, months or years; with your various predictions on an almost daily basis recently, your money ship may arrive.
Sp500 ~4600 - 4750 by yr end
@hank
Graph only, to the best of my knowledge; and what I use. However, you may hover the cursor anywhere on the graph for a "price". But, this doesn't give you a performance number for a period of time that you prefer.
I understand about some visu…
Hi @hank
I've used Google Finance for more than 10 years to build and use a "watchlist". Mine is only for watching changes for etf's and/or stocks. These may be viewed "real time" (1 day view) or you may select other time frames (5 day, etc.). If on…
Hi @bee
Thanks for equity performance image.
I'll add here, the global etf link that was in the first post of this thread.
Global etf's, multi-sectors, active real time changes through a trading day, as well as, closing performance data. The "opi…
Dirty AC perhaps. Your unit may not have sufficient"electronic filtering" which would attempt to remove "noise" in the AC power source.
Is this now a constant condition? Being flickers, no matter when the unit is powered on.
A few things you could c…
Hi @Sven
Anyone is welcome to start a new, related thread.
The pre-market substantial "red" for the commodities area is the reason for adding to this thread.
Purely an observation of the early day numbers, nothing more. Traditional equity areas are so-so after recent positive runs............BUT, commodities getting the big face slap at this time.....8:30 AM, EST.; reportedly based on poor China economic…
