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@FD1000,
I'm typically not a rude person.
However, if someone deliberately misrepresents what I said or did,
posts condescending remarks after the issue in the OP is resolved (further remarks were not required),
and is extremely obstinate regardin…
"Soon we will see how wrong you are."
How can I be wrong?
Frankly, I don't know what Trump will do regarding tariffs.
I merely suggested that he may use tariffs as a negotiation tactic.
Based on your comment, I assume you are in favor of tarrifs?
I…
@BenWP
I purchased Michelin CrossClimate2 tires for my Golf earlier this year.
These tires received excellent performance ratings from Consumer Reports and Tire Rack.
I've been pleased with the CrossClimate2 tires but haven't had an opportunity to …
What the hell are you talking about?
After reading this thread, it's obvious that I didn't "keep asking the same thing."
I initially asked one question regarding whether or not subsequent Schwab AIP purchases could be cancelled.
As mentioned previo…
@BaluBalu. Makes sense to take some profit off the table. No one ever went broke, taking profits. I do think that some industries will benefit more than others while the Orange Criminal reigns: energy, in particular. Regulations will be ignored or r…
I've never heard about car punching before.
Congratulations for the new Camry.
This vehicle has a long-standing reputation for reliabilty.
Performance and styling have been improved for the new, ninth generation Camry.
This thread seems to have run its course for usefulness.
It's a real pleasure interacting with folks who are self-effacing,
make cogent arguments, and are receptive to others' thoughts/ideas!
Hi @catch22,
I usually start with "Discussions +" for threads with comments
and then check "Discussions" for threads without comments when browsing MFO.
I also see "Technical Questions" listed near the timestamp when viewing this thread via "Discu…
Yogi,
This thread shows up in "Discussions +" after catch22 posted his comments.
I didn't check before catch22 posted to see if thread shows up in "Discussions" category.
Mona,
Thanks for the chuckle!
"Even if this had been real, his loyalists would have applauded the appointment.
Whatever Orange does is 'perfect'".
Sad but true.
"I don't need to use the auto purchase 7 times to know it would happen the eighth time."
I thought you never used Schwab's AIP.
You previously stated: "At Schwab most times these fees are waived,
and I never used the auto feature, but I want to kno…
Did you enroll a mutual fund in the AIP and actually purchase additional shares?
Did you then unenroll the mutual fund to cancel subsequent fund purchases?
If not, it was just a simulation...
Although this is useful information, it is not directly related to mutual funds or investing.
In my opinion, content of this nature belongs in the Off-Topic category.
Perhaps you could visit Off-Topic more frequently to discover potential items of i…
"I already verified you can unenroll any time."
You conducted a simulation.
I was hoping someone who actually purchased additional shares via Schwab's AIP would respond.
Based on your results, one could assume subsequent purchases can be cancelled.…
I just finished a live chat with a Schwab rep.
Posting info here for future reference.
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I have some questions regarding Schwab's Automatic Investment Plan (AIP)…
These are challenging times for investment firms which focus on actively managed funds.
Index fund (Bogle’s Folly?) usage has increased significantly over the past couple decades.
Many investors have also shown a distinct preference for ETFs versus …
"Vanguard Ultra-Short Treasury ETf (VGUS) and Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETf (VBIL)
are index ETFs that will offer low-cost Treasury exposure for individual investors and financial advisors."
"VGUS will hold Treasuries with maturities less th…
I'm not familiar with this particular QR code scam.
Unfortunately, new scams seem to spring up like mushrooms in the damp Pacific Northwest.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) provides some good information about this topic.
BBB Scam Alert
Let's be …
Well, we will see what actually happens.
Although Trump is fond of tariffs, he may just implement substantial tariffs temporarily as a negotiation tactic.
It's easy to imagine how the whole situation can escalate and spiral out of control...
I abhor scenarios like this where wealthy/famous/connected criminals are not duly punished for their crimes.
Sure, Jack Smith really didn't have a choice in the matter but this does little to remediate
the disgusting stench associated with the Jan. …
Three Jeep and two VW models are named as one of the 10 least reliable models for 2024.
The following info seems counterintuitive since EVs lack internal combustion engines:
“'On average, new electric vehicles (EVs) have 79% more problems
than …
The Week in Charts (11/22/24)
The most important charts and themes in markets and investing, including:
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The Week in Charts (11/20/24)
The most important charts and themes in markets and investing, including:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Topics
02:04 Inflation Isn't Going Away
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14:28 Borrowing From Our Future
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From Heather Cox Richardson's Letters from an American dated 11/21/2024:
"Today, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for the office of attorney general. He did so shortly after CNN told him that they were g…
Trump just named Pam Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General, as his pick for U.S. Attorney General.
No offense meant to Floridians, but the "Sunshine State" seems to be teeming with swamp creatures!
"They saw it coming and got to Gaetz- 'take yourself out of the running and we'll find something really good for you later'".
Considering the circumstances, this is entirely plausible.
If the allegations against Gaetz are true, he's just another pr…
I am not sure if M* can be considered a crappy company because we individual investors,
who supported them for years now are being dismissed as not worth the trouble.
What we don't know is the response institutional and advisor customers are gettin…
I don't see a real need for bitcoin/cryptocurrency in most developed nations.
Cryptocurrency is often used to obfuscate criminal activity or for speculation.
If an "investor" wishes to speculate, they are free to do so but other speculative "investm…
I can't access M* Portfolio Manager.
The 504 Gateway Timeout ERROR YBB mentioned previously is being generated.
Edit/Add: Able to access after fourth attempt. Not confident service won't be interrupted again.
"What are people’s opinions of changing the law so that the Fed Chair has no set term, but instead serves only at the pleasure of the President who may dismiss him or her and nominate / appoint a new Chair any time he wants to?"
This would be a ter…
