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Hi @Junkster
I recall the August moves you mention with IOFIX.
Those of us who have been around long enough to know how our minds function with various situations have these moments indeed. I do my best to attempt to continue to adjust my quasi hab…
You may have missed or forgotten this.
The below "GoodRx" really does reduce by a large amount, many Rx prices.
Scroll to the top, as this MFO link didn't save to the top of the thread.
GoodRx
@MJG
You penned: "Daily or weekly reviews of a portfolio’s value is a Loser’s Game."
My oh my; quite the rigid statement suggesting an inability of someone not being capable of a combination of emotional, intellectual or intuitive decision making re…
The article notes the bond rally in the past few weeks; but the movement started several months ago, although the recent rally has had the spotlight.
For you @davidrmoran et al
The below chart is typical for a total return bond fund that has been…
@Crash What is the draw to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, or the banking sector in particular when bond yields continue fall; which with my non-formal investment degree perhaps suggests lower interest rates may make it more difficult for a ban…
Hi @NumbersGal
I just happened to look through this thread again and read your recent post.
I suggest that Japan is the current model for negative real interest rates for a long time frame. I placed another link below regarding this topic. I posted…
My/Catch notations in bold.
Some self provided bio of the article author
Vince Martin (RSS)
Recent Advice
10 Cyclical Stocks to Buy (or Sell) Now....(I especially like this maybe title)
10 Buy-and-Hold Stocks to Own Forever...(What would cause one…
@Crash
You noted: "Gas is nuts: about $3.69. But you can't drive very far, anyhow, eh?....."
Island living.....Virgin Islands, etc. Always been expensive, except for some local products.....perhaps?
Don't recall exactly, but visiting family in th…
@AndyJ
Yes. Occasionally one finds a program now and then, that is worth the time to gain insight without anyscreaming or hollering; an intellectual discussion. This is very professional; and I agree, the host moves through the topics properly.
WON…
@NumbersGal
Not to imply that you have noted searched the term; but I have linked below.
Suggestion: Go directly to YouTube and type in the term. There are many well done videos for many monetary/investment topics. YES, you may discover a few clunk…
Your statement: " unless you are retired then place everything in bonds"
And why would one, in retirement; choose to do this? And what type of bonds? Active managed bond funds, or etf's or individual bonds?
@AndyJ et al
Usually a decent overview and thoughts regarding credit markets and debt issues related. If you've a few extra minutes in the schedule, have a view.
Bloomberg Real Yield program, Aug. 2 (22 minute video)
Good evening,
Catch
Mornin' David
You noted: "One of the most ignorant and hateful statements that a person can make is “If you don’t like it here, why don’t you leave?”
But most people who want to change conditions do like it here: they love it here. They love it so…
@msf and @Mark
Thank you for the sort out of what is real world. An old is it real or is it "Memorex"; as in audio recording tape comparison advertisement, eh?
The updated version being, "Man, that sure doesn't taste like a soy/plant based "burger" …
I was able to find this discussion regarding your question. Perhaps some of the links may help discover more answers.
A complex question that would involve at least several common scenarios based upon needs, and money sources at retirement.
Sorr…
Yup, @Old_Joe
I'm still pushing the Roth IRA accounts for minors, reminding family and friends.
Compounding tax free from teen years........never had that choice.
Hi @Ted
I tried a link I've used for a long time to look at the Lipper indexes at WSJ/Barron's and now find an unrelated page, too.
I copied this from the very bottom of the page:
We are in the process of updating our Market Data experience and…
@RandiVooDoo
Try your ticker with the below page.
Try this "old" fund category return link.
>>>Enter your ticker as usual at the quote box.
--- your fund page should open
--- you should still see a performance TAB
--- click the performa…
Howdy @davfor
Thank you for the link.
The below video link is for Bloomberg, The Open Program, Friday morning, July 26.
Lots of folks everywhere giving their thoughts about the markets; but I found this 45 minutes interesting; especially Jonathan G…
@hank
Now, if we can eliminate the a-holes driving at 70+ on I-75 looking at their phone screens and while their vehicle weaves about in the driving lanes. I would arrest them on the spot if I had that power.
@johnN
You need to view msf's (above) link for a clear data picture related to your pronouncements. Also, what does your comment have to do with Mr. Obama? Whomever was president at the time was figure head only. The actions/power lay elsewhere at t…
One supposes adjustments from some areas of society may effect some future SS numbers; although my suggestion is somewhat, way out there. These folks may or may not have been payers into the SS system for very long, but could have been receiving som…
Mark,
An add relative to the housing markets. There are numerous articles over the past several years regarding real estate, relative to buy and rent for the younger group. This write has a fair amount of data, that I will assume is accurate. As i…
Hi Mark,
You noted: "The money you received will buy you a house in your new location or you could just bank it and rent for a substantial number of years."
To the "buy" thought, at least for our house and ages; I would have to rent in a new locat…
Hi @rforno
Thanks, Rick; for your sharing of this decision.
Sad that these circumstances arise.
I recall the days of Yahoo investing forums and how that became pretty much a fight camp.
Take care,
Catch
@davidrmoran
Parts of the performance link page had begun to fail several months ago. Numerous etf's and some stock tickers could not be identified by M*.
Hoping at least this page function continues to function.
@Crash
There is no reason to not use the data at the "Mother Ship" (fund provider) for whatever one's holdings may be, yes? M* may have been an easy quick view for some data, but I login to Fidelity to have the full picture.
@davfor
>>>This M* area still functions as the "old version".
I've set this link to FBALX. One is still able to place a new ticker to review and the reloaded page remains at the performance page tab.
The risk/rating still works; which I re…
