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- Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:15 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15800
Re: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
UPDATE: Received my APMEX order today and am very happy with the way they handled the shipment. Nowhere on the box or label is there any indication of the shipper or what contents may lie inside. This should be an obvious way to do things, but I was still worried that it might say APMEX right on the...
- Mon May 21, 2018 9:59 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15800
Re: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
UPDATE: I have ordered the GoldCoinBalance tonight. I shouldn't be this excited to get a $24 piece of plastic, but there we are. I only plan on ordering through reputable dealers, but I am a skeptic at heart and like to double check everything. I have placed my first order with APMEX and am looking ...
- Sun May 20, 2018 10:47 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Help get me reduce some weight
- Replies: 93
- Views: 54454
Re: Help get me reduce some weight
The easiest way to get your body ready to consume its own fat stores is to start off lowering your carbohydrate intake. Proteins are good, but eating fat is even better. Get your body used to consuming fat and eventually it will be fully ready to convert fat stores instead of demanding you go eat s...
- Sun May 20, 2018 8:48 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Which Assets in Roth IRA?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18625
Which Assets in Roth IRA?
Up until very recently, I have held what look like equivalent holdings in both my Roth IRA and standard margin account. Each had 20% MCB, 20% SCB, 20% LTT (ETFs), 20% Cash (fucking pointless), 20% Gold (ETFs). As interest rates have started to make online money market accounts attractive again, I'd ...
- Sun May 20, 2018 8:30 am
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15800
Gold Coin Counterfeit Detectors
I'm contemplating selling all my paper gold in my Roth IRA, which demands another thread that I'll start, since I value the input of the participants of this forum. To replace the paper, I will be purchasing enough physical gold that I feel like I need to be concerned about testing for fakes. I don'...
- Sun May 20, 2018 8:07 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Help get me reduce some weight
- Replies: 93
- Views: 54454
Re: Help get me reduce some weight
Nothing works better than just stop eating. I agree with you 100%. The problem most people have who are overweight is that they've adjusted their bodies to expect regular intakes of easily accessible energy. Once hooked on sugars and starchy carbohydrates, it's EXTREMELY difficult to stop eating. T...
- Thu May 17, 2018 6:51 pm
- Forum: Bonds
- Topic: The Bond Dream Room
- Replies: 554
- Views: 370016
- Thu May 10, 2018 5:21 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: There seems to be an advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
- Replies: 84
- Views: 57047
Re: There seems to be a huge advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
Scenario 2 is what if I instead take that $6500, and use it to convert a chunk of IRA? Since my current marginal rate is 22%, I can convert 6500/0.22, which is cell B12 Ah, this wording makes it crystal clear now. Thank you. Betting on lower tax rates in the future is a gamble I know I'm not willin...
- Thu May 10, 2018 4:59 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: There seems to be an advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
- Replies: 84
- Views: 57047
Re: There seems to be a huge advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
You're changing it as I was looking at it. Ghosts in the machine! Lol! Yes, I caught a flaw in my thinking, but it's stable now. It's not as huge as I thought, but you get 4% more after-tax money at the end. Have another look, I won't touch it. I made it more conservative, comparing 22% to 25% marg...
- Thu May 10, 2018 4:25 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: There seems to be an advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
- Replies: 84
- Views: 57047
Re: There seems to be a huge advantage to Roth conversion now until 12/31/2025
You're changing it as I was looking at it. Ghosts in the machine! Lol!
- Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:25 am
- Forum: Stocks
- Topic: Stock scream room
- Replies: 1438
- Views: 664324
Re: Stock scream room
the market is the sum total of millions of individual actions, responding to a set of circumstances that is unique to any given time period and will never recur in the same way again. I like this one. Also, another one I like, but forget the source (and I'm paraphrasing).. "The past doesn't re...
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:20 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Minimum time frame for holding PP
- Replies: 56
- Views: 35398
Re: Minimum time frame for holding PP
Thanks for taking the high road eufo. I’ll try to simmer down myself. Cutting for a show so no carbs equals unhappy guy. No worries. I understand your frustrations. I was able to follow the PP for about 5 months or so before I figured out I couldn't stick to it. I needed more growth. I didn't want ...
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 5:11 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Minimum time frame for holding PP
- Replies: 56
- Views: 35398
Re: Minimum time frame for holding PP
Gold and Cash were both winners today. How is that false protection? Honestly, Budd, I don't know whether to pity you or laugh at you. You're about as miserable as it gets. That sums it up succinctly, nice job! I don’t have $6.00 USD in 3 ETF’s so I don’t expect you to understand. When I posted ear...
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:46 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Minimum time frame for holding PP
- Replies: 56
- Views: 35398
Re: Minimum time frame for holding PP
Gold and Cash were both winners today. How is that false protection? Honestly, Budd, I don't know whether to pity you or laugh at you. You're about as miserable as it gets.buddtholomew wrote:How's everyone enjoying their false protection?
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:58 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: Firstrade Commission Free HBPP
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4790
Re: Firstrade Commission Free HBPP
http://www.etf.com/SLYV Small value Price/Earnings Ratio 131.58 http://www.etf.com/VTI Total market PE 27. Whats the math on this, how do I make more money long term when the PE is high Value stocks are supposed to be cheap companies that are out of favor, with dim prospects. Then they do better th...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:54 pm
- Forum: Cash
- Topic: Max [maxmyinterest.com]
- Replies: 32
- Views: 36506
Re: Max [maxmyinterest.com]
I recently moved a decent chunk of my cash into CIT Bank. Their Money Market account is paying 1.75%.
http://www.bankoncit.com
http://www.bankoncit.com
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:15 pm
- Forum: Stocks
- Topic: Stock scream room
- Replies: 1438
- Views: 664324
Re: Stock scream room
The good ones are making a killing. The bad ones are getting killed.Kriegsspiel wrote:Up! Down! Up! Down!
I assume the Flash Boys have been making a killing lately.
- Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:07 am
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: PP performance for Q1 2018
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13252
Re: PP performance for Q1 2018
My version of the GB is down 0.40% for Q1 2018. My buddy's portfolio is down 1.76%, so at least I'm beating him out. Lol!
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:06 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: BH/Siamond Withdrawal Rate Worries
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3413
Re: BH/Siamond Withdrawal Rate Worries
This is one of my favorite calculators on your site, Tyler. It really puts withdrawals into perspective. I'm not anywhere close to retirement, but I feel much better equipped than before I found this forum and your site.
- Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:07 pm
- Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
- Topic: When all asset classes are overvalued
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12422
Re: When all asset classes are overvalued
Good luck to you, Budd, and good luck to us all!
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 6:02 pm
- Forum: Bonds
- Topic: The Great Bond Bubble?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 18206
Re: The Great Bond Bubble?
Lol! I still have some in my retirement account. I sold off all of the rest.buddtholomew wrote:Does anyone hold LTT’s or am I the idiot left holding the bag?
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:00 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: The GOLD scream room
- Replies: 3693
- Views: 1781161
Re: The GOLD scream room
Also, it's important to keep an eye on the big picture and look at the options from few different perspectives. For example, your portfolio looks a lot more appealing in the Drawdowns calculator. Different people are motivated by different things, so it's hard to make generalizations. The best I ca...
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:02 pm
- Forum: Gold
- Topic: The GOLD scream room
- Replies: 3693
- Views: 1781161
Re: The GOLD scream room
For anyone interested in playing with the numbers for themselves, the tool is now live. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say your continued hard work is greatly appreciated, Tyler! It's interesting to compare the more volatile portfolios with either PP, GB, or my own concoction. There is a kind...
- Sun Feb 25, 2018 8:27 am
- Forum: Stocks
- Topic: Stock scream room
- Replies: 1438
- Views: 664324
Re: Stock scream room
I'd imagine it's created and lent the same way a bank might do, but I really have no idea.boglerdude wrote:where do brokers get the $ used for margin loans?
- Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:10 pm
- Forum: Stocks
- Topic: Stock scream room
- Replies: 1438
- Views: 664324
Re: Stock scream room
I love my cash, I love my cash, I love my cash...
Seriously, though... I do.
Seriously, though... I do.