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by drumminj
Tue Nov 15, 2016 2:39 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: CEF dividend
Replies: 2
Views: 3781

Re: CEF dividend

I got notice of a dividend as well. Don't recall getting these in the past (held CEF for many many years now), but my memory is also quite poor on such things :)
by drumminj
Fri Nov 11, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: New vehicle recommendations
Replies: 10
Views: 5708

Re: New vehicle recommendations

Glad to hear everyone's okay! One suggestion I'll throw out based on your criteria: Subaru Forester. Incredibly utilitarian, really safe (go read up on some of the Subaru forums and you can see the types of horrible accidents folks are able to "walk away" from), decent MPG, very reliable. Can get a ...
by drumminj
Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: The GOLD scream room
Replies: 3688
Views: 1655200

Re: The GOLD scream room

And this is why it's nice to have an asset allocation where you feel comfortable shrugging and say "eh...it'll work out"* :)

* (Of course, it may not actually work out. But this AA makes me far less stressed with any movement in any one or two asset classes)
by drumminj
Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Hand Holding
Replies: 60
Views: 23544

Re: Hand Holding

Things have dropped quite a bit in the past few weeks (gold, treasuries, bonds). Seems like a better time to move out of cash than it was two weeks ago at least no?
by drumminj
Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Where should I open new Roth IRA accounts
Replies: 35
Views: 15710

Re: Where should I open new Roth IRA accounts

Look at what Reub went through... he's damn lucky he didn't lose his gold via theft, oversight or what not. Can you provide a link to this story? A quick search didn't turn up anything. I'm skeptical of banks/safe deposit boxes as well, but do have/use one as part of a physical diversification plan.
by drumminj
Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Bullion Vault
Replies: 38
Views: 20266

Re: Bullion Vault

drumminj wrote:(imagine Hillary gets elected and you want to GTFOOD).
Lest I inadvertently make this thread political, the above is a joke and just as easily could substitute "Trump" for "Hillary"... forgot the smiley face >:D
by drumminj
Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Bullion Vault
Replies: 38
Views: 20266

Re: Bullion Vault

For me there's value in the possibility of traveling to another country and "withdrawing" my gold, vs trying to travel with it (imagine Hillary gets elected and you want to GTFOOD). I'm sure there are other (possibly better? curious to hear) ways of having this option, and maybe it's an option I'll ...
by drumminj
Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: Cash
Topic: Yield Optimization
Replies: 2
Views: 4120

Re: Yield Optimization

Interesting. Barclays' CD rates have been moving down -- 5yr now at 1.75% (down from 2.25% not too long ago)
by drumminj
Tue Jul 05, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Maximum Bond Upside
Replies: 278
Views: 161367

Re: Maximum Bond Upside

I like that approach! The downside, of course, is that the sale of TLT may be taxable, depending on how the market moves and how long you hold.
by drumminj
Fri Jun 10, 2016 4:21 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: NEW FORUM HOST
Replies: 67
Views: 30658

Re: NEW FORUM HOST

bedraggled wrote:Where do I go to check for PMs?
The envelope icon in the upper right/in the toolbar
by drumminj
Thu Jun 09, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Bullion Vault
Replies: 38
Views: 20266

Re: Bullion Vault

That does not match my understanding, so I'm curious to know what specifics make you believe that. As far as I'm aware, BV is allocated storage where ownership of the gold is in your name, and you having a custodial agreement with BV. See https://www.bullionvault.com/help/FAQs/FAQs_safety.html#What ...
by drumminj
Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: Bullion Vault
Replies: 38
Views: 20266

Re: Bullion Vault

MG what do you think is a better option? What is the fine print that concerns you?
by drumminj
Wed Jun 01, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The Permanent Garden
Replies: 51
Views: 20211

Re: The Permanent Garden

Seattle, huh? Have you read The Really Big One thread? :-\ I did. Luckily I'm East of I-5, so I at least have a chance! But you need to get what's called "slow bolt" cilantro so you can get more out of it before it flowers. I picked up a packet from Seeds of Change at Home Depot: http://www.seedsof...
by drumminj
Tue May 31, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The Permanent Garden
Replies: 51
Views: 20211

Re: The Permanent Garden

Herbs such as basil and cilantro also have lots of flavor. Man, my cilantro (not grown hydroponically) bolted pretty much right out of the gate here in the PacNW. Perhaps user error, but c'mon, it's Seattle....it doesn't get *that* hot. My lettuce appears to be feeding some population of insects, b...
by drumminj
Tue May 31, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Backup Forum
Replies: 4
Views: 2883

Re: Backup Forum

Thanks for posting the link, MG. Good to be able to go read what folks were thinking while the forum was down...
by drumminj
Tue May 31, 2016 9:17 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: NEW FORUM HOST
Replies: 67
Views: 30658

Re: NEW FORUM HOST

Agree with MG that text looks a bit blurry. And of those themes linked, the second seems a good balance IMO. Here's an article on how to configure to open links in new tabs: https://www.phpbb.com/support/docs/en/3.0/kb/article/links-opening-new-windows/ Again, appreciate all the effort Craig. Don't ...
by drumminj
Mon May 30, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: NEW FORUM HOST
Replies: 67
Views: 30658

Re: NEW FORUM HOST

Thanks for all the effort, Craig!
by drumminj
Sun May 08, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Latest Asset Class Returns vs The Average Investor
Replies: 12
Views: 7413

Re: Latest Asset Class Returns vs The Average Investor

At least, if I'm reading this right, the average investor beat inflation?
by drumminj
Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The Really Big One
Replies: 21
Views: 9932

Re: The Really Big One

[quote=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/07/20/the-really-big-one]Kenneth Murphy, who directs FEMA’s Region X, the division responsible for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska, says, “Our operating assumption is that everything west of Interstate 5 will be toast.” [/quote] Sure am glad I live...
by drumminj
Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: The challenge of an EU PP at current bond yields
Replies: 36
Views: 16834

Re: The challenge of an EU PP at current bond yields

Ad Orientem wrote: So if your local non USD currency sees a sudden spike in inflation, gold may not react in the violent way that it does when the Dollar is weak.
If measured in USD, sure.  But in local currency you should.  And presumably local currency is what one is most concerned with?
by drumminj
Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Sophie, you didn't tell us you had been replaced!
Replies: 83
Views: 23109

Re: Sophie, you didn't tell us you had been replaced!

Many folks here seem focused on the cost to the company (rightly so), but as someone choosing to be childless, I struggle with paid leave policies as I don't get extra paid "vacation".  It's a benefit that only mothers and fathers get, and the rest of us actually have to work 48 weeks a year (depend...
by drumminj
Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Permanent portfolio accumulation and capital addition
Replies: 33
Views: 16361

Re: Permanent portfolio accumulation and capital addition

In a year that I can make regular contributions, it feels weird to buy assets and then think about selling them so soon. And, if I contribute too much too often, I feel I may "dilute" the mix so that one asset doesn't really have a chance to rise to that 35% band. This has been in my mind recently ...
by drumminj
Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Is American Olive Oil About to Have Its Moment?
Replies: 5
Views: 3152

Re: Is American Olive Oil About to Have Its Moment?

A restaurant near us has olive oil we've really enjoyed with bread.  When I asked, the server shared it's Corto, from California.

No clue if the olives/oil comes from the company mentioned in the initial article, but it's very tasty, and you can find it on Amazon.
by drumminj
Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: How Palmer Luckey Created Oculus Rift
Replies: 3
Views: 1785

Re: How Palmer Luckey Created Oculus Rift

The future is starting took more and more like Existenz than Star Trek .  :( Wow, I didn't realize that was a well known movie.  My college friends were really into it (watched it a number of times with them), but certainly didn't expect to see it brought up on a personal finance forum 15 years lat...
by drumminj
Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: PP humming along again
Replies: 42
Views: 19909

Re: PP humming along again

Yes and no.

Yes because my current PP investments are doing well.  No because I have more money I'd like to move into the PP, but not thrilled about doing it at near-highs for the assets :/

(clearly I'll never be happy)