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by 6 Iron
Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: First time bond buyer - VGuard - Did I do ok?
Replies: 18
Views: 7367

Re: First time bond buyer - VGuard - Did I do ok?

Pointedstick wrote:
dualstow wrote: Looks good, PFG.
I usually use my desktop, but now I'm tempted to learn how to take a screenshot on an ipod touch.
Hit the home and lock buttons at the same time. It saves the screenshot to your camera roll.
Thanks, Pointedstick. Works on iPad as well.
by 6 Iron
Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Getting Started
Replies: 13
Views: 5850

Re: Getting Started

I just finished reading Craig's book after hearing about the Permanent Portfolio a year ago. I have decided to switch my IRA completely to the PP. However, at the moment, 3 of the four pieces are at or near 5 year highs. Stocks (S&P just went over 1500 today), Gold (not at record but close), and Lo...
by 6 Iron
Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: PHYS
Replies: 9
Views: 5545

Re: PHYS

Tom, be aware that over the last forty years there have been periods of significant draw down in the permanent portfolio, and that one could occur when you are ready to cash out for the down payment.  It may not be likely, but it is possible. What is your time horizon for buying a home?
by 6 Iron
Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Direction of forum
Replies: 31
Views: 13249

Re: Direction of forum

When this forum began, I appreciated, and still do, the fact that economic, political and social issues were not taboo, compared to the mega-thread at the Bogleheads site. These topics are at times difficult to discuss without strong feelings and potentially insulting decarations, and if I were to s...
by 6 Iron
Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: How to stay hopeful
Replies: 29
Views: 12284

Re: How to stay hopeful

I can absolutely identify with the original poster, and thought I would post a solution that has changed my life for the better: http://www.amazon.com/Fitbit-Wireless-Activity-Sleep-Tracker/dp/B0095PZHPE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358199196&sr=8-1&keywords=fitbit The fitbit is a device you can keep in ...
by 6 Iron
Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Using some of Clive's ideas
Replies: 52
Views: 22977

Re: Using some of Clive's ideas

Thanks so much for posting the follow-up. I admire this intellectual honesty, and had forgotten how intrigued I was when you were initially discussing this.
by 6 Iron
Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:28 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Predictions For 2013
Replies: 95
Views: 33850

Re: Predictions For 2013

After proving that I had no idea last year, I cannot resist the opportunity to publically prove that it was not a fluke.

VTI -6%
TLT +6%
GLD +10%
SHY +0.5%
by 6 Iron
Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: 2012 Predictions Thread
Replies: 30
Views: 17402

Re: 2012 Predictions Thread

On a quick glance, it does look like bugman is the winner. I, on the other hand, have been given the opportunity to again see how poorly my crystal ball works. Happy New Year to all!
by 6 Iron
Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:30 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Gold dealers?
Replies: 14
Views: 12374

Re: Gold dealers?

I wonder, what has happened with Tulving?  I have always been satisfied with prior orders. I have seen complaints in the past, but delayed, uncertain delivery is a problem that I would pay a little more to avoid.
by 6 Iron
Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: 80-90% of your Total Savings in PP
Replies: 43
Views: 22516

Re: 80-90% of your Total Savings in PP

95%, excluding real estate.
by 6 Iron
Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: What portfolio adjustments are you making ahead of "fiscal cliff", elections, et
Replies: 10
Views: 6404

Re: What portfolio adjustments are you making ahead of "fiscal cliff", elections, et

Nothing specific, other than wondering if there will be an asset sale based on panic selling.
by 6 Iron
Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Long bonds and a new, well off investor
Replies: 20
Views: 9938

Re: Long bonds and a new, well off investor

On another thread, Gosso wrote the following: " Honestly, I see no problem with someone converting the STT/LTT to an intermediate bond holding with an average duration of 5 years.  Below are the real CAGR of a portfolio with 50% allocated to a bond fund with an average duration of 5 years (this can ...
by 6 Iron
Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Long bonds and a new, well off investor
Replies: 20
Views: 9938

Re: Long bonds and a new, well off investor

My concern is that his holdout is based on a continued belief in market timing, but my thought in supporting DCA is that it would allow him to have a stake in all of the assets of the portfolio, and watch how they respond to the unexpected in the future with some skin in the game. Certainly, all in ...
by 6 Iron
Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Long bonds and a new, well off investor
Replies: 20
Views: 9938

Long bonds and a new, well off investor

I have a friend that has been following the PP for about a year, and while he has internalized the concepts, is still having a hard time buying long bonds. In all honesty, it is much easier for me to own them as part of my portfolio than it would be to buy all of them today. He is at present running...
by 6 Iron
Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Anti-U.S. Protests in the Muslim World
Replies: 111
Views: 35528

Re: Anti-U.S. Protests in the Muslim World

I saw an article that indicated the movie seemed to focus relentlessly on Obama's use of the N-word in his autobiography.  What I don't understand is why the anti-Obama crowd focuses on the fringes around his life - why not focus on his policy?  With Bush, the left only had to focus on his policy, ...
by 6 Iron
Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The true nature of matter
Replies: 9
Views: 3757

Re: The true nature of matter

I really enjoyed reading Brian Greene's book on this topic several years ago: http://www.amazon.com/The-Elegant-Universe-Superstrings-Dimensions/dp/0375708111/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top It might be tough sledding for those with a minimal science background, but is very clearly written and entertaining...
by 6 Iron
Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Permanent Portfolio Book - Kindle Edition Now Shipping!
Replies: 89
Views: 34532

Re: Permanent Portfolio Book - Kindle Edition Now Shipping!

Congratulations, and thank you. I have already jumped in. I bought it, thinking I was supporting your efforts, but much like this forum, I get more than I give.
by 6 Iron
Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:04 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Romney Picks Paul Ryan
Replies: 68
Views: 22639

Re: Romney Picks Paul Ryan

Was Reagan a liar? Was Truman? Was Eisenhower? Was Lincoln? Was JFK? Were they all liars? Yes, absolutely. One cannot intentionally become politically successful in a democracy without being or becoming a liar, a panderer, or both. And the more power we're talking about, the truer this becomes. I s...
by 6 Iron
Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:45 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: Storing physical gold
Replies: 30
Views: 13575

Re: Storing physical gold

Foglifter, I use safety deposit boxes, and as MediumTex might say, sleep like a 14 year old house cat. There is some risk in every method of owning gold and I try to mitigate this with diversity.
by 6 Iron
Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Mormonism - what you should know
Replies: 30
Views: 12889

Re: Mormonism - what you should know

It was the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in support of the then existing communist government, against Muslim rebels. The Soviets did not invade in order to support the existing government.  Not unless you count using Spetsnaz shock troops to assassinate the Afghan president on day one as a show o...
by 6 Iron
Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:38 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Mormonism - what you should know
Replies: 30
Views: 12889

Re: Mormonism - what you should know

And speaking of Afghanistan and presidential elections while the Olympics is underway I was reminded of something very interesting the other day about the 1980 Olympics. Jimmy Carter was president and we boycotted the Olympics that year. Does anybody remember why? Dispute involving the Soviet Union...
by 6 Iron
Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Mormonism - what you should know
Replies: 30
Views: 12889

Re: Mormonism - what you should know

Reub wrote: Don't we already have aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf region?
And one more soon to be heading that way, carrying my nephew.
by 6 Iron
Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Book Endorsers for the new Permanent Portfolio book.
Replies: 54
Views: 21697

Re: Book Endorsers for the new Permanent Portfolio book.

Russ Roberts, Thomas Sowell, and (no kidding) Michael Phelps.
by 6 Iron
Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: "The problem is, choice can be a terrible thing."
Replies: 27
Views: 10924

Re: "The problem is, choice can be a terrible thing."

My desire for choices is variable: gadgets, vacations, food...good. But if I am roped into a trip to pick out upholstery fabric with my wife, the myriad choices, and her thoroughness, suck the life force from my body.
by 6 Iron
Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Boomerang by Michael Lewis
Replies: 1
Views: 1155

Boomerang by Michael Lewis

I just finished this book, and wanted to recommend it to those of you that enjoyed "The Big Short". The author goes to Iceland, Greece, Germany, California, etc and talks to many of the involved parties in the economic crises. As always, he does it in an interesting, and easily understood fashion, w...