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Buffett made billions on the backs of his mentors and investors, BUT at the same time made them very wealthy investors.....what else can you ask for.....
if he wants to remain politically correct let the Old Basta---
In a NUTSHELL:
For some asset classes, such as large US Stocks, DFA doesn’t seem to make much of a difference. DFA’s large company fund (DFUSX) is very similar to Vanguard’s 500 fund (VFIAX), although it charges a slightly higher expense ratio (10 …
Old_Joe
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You have first amendment rights same as everyone else. You can say whatever you want to.:)
Not on this Blog site you don't...cause the few want to control the masses...too bad for the masses
Cash sitting in wasted spaces...Don't know if I could harbor those thoughts...
Morgan Stanley will be pushing Annuities, big cash deposits with them ect, anything they can made money on....be Careful...
But to each his own...when is enough enough?..…
You mostly hear (yes here on MFO) what are you buying? So we can make money....
How many times you hear what are you selling(to make money)....
that comes after the downturn
One of the Best (smart guys): Playing Defense
Similarly, the Yacktman Fund’s board sued its manager, Don Yacktman, in the late 1990s. According to the board, Yacktman didn’t adhere to the fund’s charter. He, like manager Steve Romick at FPA Cresce…
Never got the usefulness of Grids and Charts, since my Econ. 101 professor in 1966 use to Draw them for hours on his blackboards (remember them), I used to ask him to give us his point(s) in plain English...so much to his dis-may....He probably is s…
Wouldn't give up my younger years (oh the good times) for anything, EXCEPT if I knew then What I know now about investing, I could have retired a very wealthy YOUNG man, instead I retired 60ish with all the money I will ever need...OH Well.....
Mayb…
and this Thread confirms my worst thoughts, it happens to everyone? rip off at the hands of a Drill...hard to say no....pay them now or pay them later (more pain)
#3 touches on....but #1 in everyones plan should be NO Payments, and small utilities bill only.....everything else is minor Except Money Saved...which if it don't have..... probably Too Late for you
Ok we got all the reasons for getting a crown ,But when is a crown not necessary, a regular filling will be sufficient? Had my share of crowns, Two went bad, now he wants to do implants or bridge work, for what? how many more years with new teeth?
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"Earnings are down. At some point......"
Is this "Breaking" news.....new to me? 76% of Reported companies are up, maybe you mean the other 24% (losers)? Back to CNBC...
Another thought, How many Middle Class people buy Stocks (invest).... last I read it was less than 10%, How many Care or want to?
In fact how many well educated Americans even Know how to go about buying stocks?
Guarantee, myself as a well educated,…
"It is estimated that 90-95% of Americans pay too much for Medicare coverage. We want to make sure you are not one of them!"
How do you pay too much?, the Gov. told me how much to pay to get it and I did, is there another source? I know rebate prog…
I think its more of a matter of having too much Cash on hand for profitable companies, and innovative ways to make money with the cash, Why not find ways to give back to Company Owners, the share holders, Bay backs are one (easy) way to do this...
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I think it was Charlie Munger who said " I can't know everything (investment) in the Whole Damn world"
So :" do what you do with what you do best " tampabay........think about it...deep
NEVER, NEVER...EVER....put "constrants" on yourself the human mind is ment/built to be creative and constructive...If you Don't have the answer to a (investment) problem turn it over to you mind...you will get an answer..act on it
The day you stop t…
"A known securities fraudster is nominated for the board of said company. Wouldn't you want your fund's shares in the company ....."
Could you give some recent examples?, I'm unfamiliar with any ? Maybe your Fund managers are looking into their (you…
Vanguard target funds for your 401Ks whenever you can get them. adjust your bond to equities by picking the appropriate retirement year ie. 2050 or 2025 ect.
In your individual accounts IRAs or Brokerage Vanguard has better choices,
Don't use Fide…
Depends which one (stock) your talking about....I wouldn't have minded owning Wal Mart, MCD,T, KO, JNJ, all my life.....looking back of course, but still what chances of any of these Giants going out of business? or not making tons of Money?, try t…
Why not? They're "suppose" to review them for accuracy anyway, and audit you if they find Errors...just let them do the Whole Filing Process at their Expense, just supply them with your records (income statements and deductions) and wish them luck
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