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davidrmoran : No need to send billing, it's the amount that caught my attention!
Rono: I wish you well in your tree planting ! To often I see (farmers) removing the trees along a stream bank so they may gather a bushel or two more per acre.
later, Derf
Mo, how does one collect $100 k tax free? I believe I watched a program a few weeks ago on some cities going into bankruptcy. Can see more of this coming.
Merry Christmas,
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Common sense !! I've met a few people with book smarts, but when it came to what is refered to as (common sense) they would have finished in the bottom 10 per cent. I'm surprised it's not taught in school ! TE HE
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Reply to @Maurice: Greetings MO:
I believe the saying goes. You can lead them to water, but you can't make them think ( drink) ! Lot's of problems for educating the kids now.
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bee; A question if you will allow.
During the time period 6/08 - 6/09. How much did your reblancing help stablize your account? Or should I be looking after that time period, ( VGENX) had hit bottom & was on the way to recovery.
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I was wondering if PFPRX was selling gold as it climbed in valuation to balance it's portfolio or purchasing others (realestate, T bills, stocks) in it's portfolio to get back to stated % in prospectes? Mr. Snowball do you have any ideas on this ?
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Way to go bee !! I like your 7 different accounts approach ! I haven't done any conversions, but would like to hear what you decide to do. My Question to you: If you re-characterize at a loss, will you have to pay the tax on your loss (at this t…
Catch22: Please keep us posted on this issue. I happen to (catch) cnbc late last night & program said the reasons why China was the leading export: 1. Cheap labor, & cheap transportation ! Convex container I believe they call them & …
Hi Bee: I took a peek at ZROZ - EDV. Wow 8/10 11 was the sweet spot !! I wonder why all the volume on ZROZ at 709,000.
Just my 2 cents worth, take 1/2 the profit & buy back into VDE & VWO.
When, not if, rates go up then ZROZ & E…
catch 22 : Have or will you attempt to ave. down (cost) in your equity holdings?
I reduced equity holdings in 2 accounts about 2 months ago & now wish I had done the same in the third ! The 3/rd account has some powder to burn & will look …
TP According to my roller , it either became longer or the roll is shorter. I'd take a guess & say about 20% less paper for the manufacture to put on the roll. All profit !!!
