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Morn'in @hank et al
There was a preliminary meeting last week in British Columbia of the G-7 finance ministers/central bankers when POTUS announced the tariffs.
Now, this Friday; the formal meeting is in Quebec. POTUS is scheduled (schedule set pre…
Hi @johnN
I do not anticipate a reply from you; as this has not been your pattern back to the FundAlarm days.
If you were to continue to work until age 62, paying into the SS system from your wages; and then find a $1 million inheritance to you at a…
Hi @Old_Joe
The National Security work around thingy afforded to a president related to tariff imposition.
https://www.vox.com/2018/3/8/17097206/trump-tariffs-congress
I'm going to have accept that at the moment, I'm in the big dumb camp regardin…
Hi @Ted
I "knew" (being past tense for 4) 5 individuals who were not Republicans, and.....
--- 3 high school classmates died in Vietnam
--- 1 cousin died in Vietnam
--- 1 cousin hasn't had legs since 1969 via Vietnam
Now if Buffett and Munger could grow the gonads to unload WFC.
I find this to be a real ethics problem for such an organization. Oh, well.
https://www.fool.com/investing/2018/02/06/warren-buffetts-wells-fargo-problem.aspx
@Maurice
An add article that may provide a better overview of the Italy problem.
And from a long ago favorite.....Gilda Radner
“It's like my father always said to me, he said to me, he said, Roseanna Roseanadana, it's always something. If it isn…
Hey @Ted. What it is???? or how you do'in?
The barcharts link is active update all day long, not just closing data. So, if I'm so inclined I take a peek to see.....
Just back from 6 day trip for funeral......but, this is my quick take without much news sourcing for me: Italian gov't. (newly elected) formation problems.
Can't form a government.
https://www.thelocal.it/20180528/whats-next-for-italy-political-cr…
---May 23, Wednesday, 6am. Pretty smelly on a global scale. I'll leave the same link for a view of Asia and Europe, other. Perhaps Europe and U.S. will turn things around before their market closes.
https://www.investing.com/indices/indices-futures
Hi @expatsp
Well, I don't choose to enter the political discussions that enter into, otherwise investing threads here; but we investors, among other ramifications into many other areas are indeed affected from "bi-polar, with modifiers" of others …
Agree @Mark
To the point for us is that we always purchase gas for the vehicles at one of the nearby community gas stations. Not that the stations are not large companies, but the employees live in the community, too. Same for grocery shopping and a…
Hi @VintageFreak
I've seen a lot of funky during my life; but I need more info. But, I'll grab a guess.
The select/deselect I will assume is that you are clicking onto the tabs at the top of the chart area. I know this removes the particular item f…
Hi @Derf
Thank you for the update. I've been around tech. for quite a few years and appreciate what it allows us to do these days; but there are those days for a silent scream, eh?
Hi @Old_Skeet
Per stockcharts info; all distributions in whatever form are included in their chart indicating a "total return" for a period used (unless the time frame is too short to have a distribution included during the period).
Stockcharts tot…
Just for the heck of it........
A chart of a few of the funds mentioned recently with SPY for reference.
Mid Dec. 2017 to date.
http://stockcharts.com/freecharts/perf.php?NEFZX,LBNDX,TSIAX,CTFAX,SPY&p=6&O=011000
Hi @mcmarasco
You noted: "My understanding is that I can collect up to 50% of my FULL benefits for each child while they are in school, up to 18 y/o."
This is my broad understanding, too. I'll look around later for other info. The below link like…
Hi @MikeM
A few numbers from the math working with a friend last year to help make a determination.
The dollar data was from the annual statement received from SS, "Your Social Security Statement". I presume you have received this annual statement,…
So, I don't find the quote in the story; so will assume it is your quoted experience.
Soon, the A.I. will be of assistance with no attitude; the only attitude may come from the customer.
'Course, folks will have their own private area to meet wit…
In Michigan, it is not uncommon to see an ad on tv for the Michigan lotto. These are very well done ads, and I'm sure these cost a pretty penny. It is also common to see an ad within the next hour or two of how to overcome a "gambling" addiction and…
I suggest that consumer staples is a defensive equity area, too, yes? Not that there are not fine companies within this sector....but
The money is running to other places right now, IMHO.
One may view the money travels from the sell down in late Ja…
@Puddnhead et al
No formal peace treaty and 65 years later one would expect a population of normal human beings for all other reasons, but being in total isolation; will require many years of glide time to melt into any version of semi-modern. Thes…
@Puddnhead
You noted: "think Germany in the 80s. What it cost them to bring the East up to their level. It took years. It was a money pit. Could this happen in Korea? Just thinking......"
I don't follow the bold portion in your statement.
Do you me…
@msf et al
In the way back days, when one had a subscription to a magazine or newspaper, and generally speaking, at least for our house, the subscription was paid by paper check.
I was aware of companies selling a mailing list to boost cash flow.…
@Maurice
Not knowing your car make; but for those with GM or related with "OnStar", a Google of "how to disable OnStar" reveals several how-to video and written instructions. From my reading, this disable will not affect other normal functions.
ADD…
Morning @hank
Perhaps I should forgo a late night post, when I awaken at 5am on the same day.
--- Gov't. issue bonds/bills and the spread among the yields. Yes, the 2 and 10 year yield is narrowing again, as well as the 10 and 30 year yield spread …
@Crash
If one was able to place a pizza order from a pay phone...okay. But, cell phone may be aligned with "other"; land line lower on the list, but may linked eventually.
@Old_Joe Yup, all browser history cleared several times a day here. Makes…
@Crash et al
"Freaked out!"
Over the years this phrase could imply various meanings depending upon the person or situation; and yes, the term is still in play in today's high schools.
So, take a peek at this to place those tingles up your spine.…
Hi @VintageFreak
You noted:
"Honestly, I have never truly recovered from my episode of identity theft now over 20 years back. Those 2 years of hell, changed me as a person, and there's no going back."
>>>I understand this, but not to your…
Hi@VintageFreak
For your listed "choices", I'm going with this one.
--- Pizza "recognized" who I was from my "Frequent Pizza" card (buy 12 get 1 free) when I paid Cash.
>>>If this is a simple paper card with a scratch off box that you ha…
K. @Ted
What's the score for category misses these days?
We're wasting electrons with this part of a discussion, yes?
You and I don't have enough remaining days on this third rock from the sun for any of this..................................
H…
@bee, thank you for your notes added to the original thread.
From Mr. Madell's write: The eft's in his list vs the VTSMX total market index (U.S.)
The list is broad market of various styles, but not really much to sectors within styles. I will agr…
@VintageFreak
ADD: We used Fidelity for the below noted minor ROTH, as parent accounts are held there.
But, "which company" to use should be a serious consideration, IMHO; as the ROTH hopefully will be in place for many years, and the company able …
@Maurice
When I receive these, I discover as much as possible (curious) about the firm and the person. This includes a FINRA broker check. A few times over the years I have found negative data about a person; and of more interest is that some folks …
@Derf
For the 1 year period:
DSENX = +10%
CAPE = + 10.8%
JKF = +8.5%
JKF is by no means a pure compare for the other 2; but gives a reference point if one were invested in large value index type.
I imagine there exists any number of configuratio…
Hi @Derf
"Go" button, so I presume you're using a smart phone or pad.
Hmmmm.....I don't know what to add. I "click/check" the links immediate after posting and it is normal then and again now. I am accessing via laptop, which should not make any d…
DSENX , M* category indeed is listed as lg.cap value, while "investment style" is noted as "small growth".
Chart compare, total 1 year returns for DSENX , CAPE , and my choice of etf JKF.
http://stockcharts.com/freecharts/perf.php?DSENX,CAPE,JKF&…
Hi @hawkmountain
A more personal question about the 529's. Are there 529's in the name of the parent(s) or only in your name. This is somewhat related to your original question about 529 monies affecting FAFSA. @bee added excellent info/links.
I ad…
