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Re: Replace car or repair, need Bogleheads advice.

This thread is now in the Personal Consumer Issues forum (repair / replace car).
by LadyGeek
Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:06 pm
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Replace car or repair, need Bogleheads advice.
Replies: 2
Views: 162

Re: SEC’s Definition of an Index Is Outdated

I don't really understand the point of all this. Do you guys think that simply the label "index" makes a product more appealing to a (rather clueless) investor ? It absolutely does, and an investor doesn't have to be "clueless" to fall for it. Just look at the number of people w...
by LadyGeek
Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:33 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: SEC’s Definition of an Index Is Outdated
Replies: 16
Views: 550

Re: Question on $100K loan to parent

Discussions regarding dishonest behavior or bypassing the law are totally unacceptable here. This topic has run its course and is locked.
by LadyGeek
Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:16 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Question on $100K loan to parent
Replies: 18
Views: 1482

Re: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleh

I would also like to contribute. I have a preliminary PP presentation already if anyone is interested. Very bogleheadish. Maybe more Swedroeon. I have developed a practice management lecture series on investing/finances, disability insurance, billing/coding, evaluating a prospective practice etc fo...
by LadyGeek
Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:31 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleheads
Replies: 61
Views: 3399

Re: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleh

I've incorporated Barry Barnitz's slides and the websites resources so far: Bogleheads® financial literacy project
by LadyGeek
Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:27 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleheads
Replies: 61
Views: 3399

Re: SEC’s Definition of an Index Is Outdated

Rick's article was reminiscent of a previous article he wrote about "spindexes." Can't seem to track down the old spindex article. Forbes dropped it from the archives (page not found). Maybe Rick can repost it. Rick has already taken a stab at recategorizing indexes. In fact, we have it i...
by LadyGeek
Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:39 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: SEC’s Definition of an Index Is Outdated
Replies: 16
Views: 550

Re: SEC’s Definition of an Index Is Outdated

After receiving a PM, I agree that this thread can be made actionable. Phrasing the comments as a complaint about the SEC is off-topic. Let's interpret the comments to mean "given that the rules are so loose, how do you decide which index funds can legitimately be called index funds?" The ...
by LadyGeek
Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:52 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: SEC’s Definition of an Index Is Outdated
Replies: 16
Views: 550

Re: SEC’s Definition of an Index Is Outdated

This topic is a general complaint about the SEC (discussion about its shortcomings), is not actionable, and is locked. See: Forum Policy See below. UNACCEPTABLE TOPICS Non-actionable (Trolling) Topics If readers can't do anything with the content of a topic other than argue about it, it doe...
by LadyGeek
Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:19 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: SEC’s Definition of an Index Is Outdated
Replies: 16
Views: 550

Re: Modern Portfolio Theory

Nice work! I especially like your discussion of risk in the section Risk as the uncertainty of returns The charts comparing T-Bill, 10-YearBond and Stock returns do a good job of showing the increasing uncertainty of riskier assets. It's good that you put all on the same scale. I helped create thos...
by LadyGeek
Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:46 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Modern Portfolio Theory
Replies: 72
Views: 3727

Re: Vanguard's "At Cost Cafe" truck.

This thread is not about investing, does not fit in any other sub-forum, and is locked (off-topic). See: Forum Policy

I also locked the prior thread without bumping it. Vanguard Cafe Coffee
by LadyGeek
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:55 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Vanguard's "At Cost Cafe" truck.
Replies: 13
Views: 1357

Re: Buying New Glasses; Looking for Suggestions on What to B

In case this discussion is getting too technical, or you're not too concerned about top-quality, try this thread: Decent Cheap Rx Eyeglasses!
by LadyGeek
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:44 pm
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Buying New Glasses; Looking for Suggestions on What to Buy
Replies: 19
Views: 1488

Re: Buying New Glasses; Looking for Suggestions on What to B

If at all possible try to get lens maps for glasses you're considering. The manufacturers don't like to release this information but some people have managed to acquire it for some lenses, e.g., http://www.thelensguru.com/index.php/maps.html I used that site a few years ago to identify my lens manu...
by LadyGeek
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:15 pm
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Buying New Glasses; Looking for Suggestions on What to Buy
Replies: 19
Views: 1488

Re: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleh

To recap, neurosphere started this thread to help put together a 1 hour presentation targeted at the medical profession to help fend off greedy financial advisors. enderland needs one for young professionals . The bottom line is that there is a ton of stuff on basic financial literacy, but nothing t...
by LadyGeek
Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:15 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleheads
Replies: 61
Views: 3399

Re: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleh

Here's a classic cautionary post by J.D. Roth of GetRichSlowly.org on why financial literacy fails: http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/12/07/why-financial-literacy-fails-and-what-to-do-about-it/ ...I think financial presentations and seminars are a good idea, because at least one attendee is re...
by LadyGeek
Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:15 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleheads
Replies: 61
Views: 3399

Re: Keep money taxable in case the laws change

Thoughts? The first thought that comes to mind is that this conversation is about possible, future law changes which is a subject that is apt to get the conversation locked. I agree. This thread has run its course and is locked. See: Forum Policy UNACCEPTABLE TOPICS Politics and Religion In order t...
by LadyGeek
Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:45 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments
Topic: Keep money taxable in case the laws change
Replies: 9
Views: 1158

Re: Buying New Glasses; Looking for Suggestions on What to B

I have some experience with progressive lenses and agree with the OP's experience. Zeiss has a patent on their Solamax lenses, which I'm currently using for mid-range viewing distances. I tried a different brand, but ended up going back to Solamax after the "alternative" brand quite simply...
by LadyGeek
Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:32 pm
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Buying New Glasses; Looking for Suggestions on What to Buy
Replies: 19
Views: 1488

Re: Buying New Glasses; Looking for Suggestions on What to B

As a reminder: Medical Issues Questions on medical issues are beyond the scope of the forum. If you are looking for medical information online, I'd like to suggest you start with the Medical Library Association's User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web which, in additio...
by LadyGeek
Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:23 pm
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Buying New Glasses; Looking for Suggestions on What to Buy
Replies: 19
Views: 1488

Re: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleh

^^^ I inserted a few comments. To edit the file, use this link: S&P 500 index ...The BYU Marrriott School has an on-line basic personal finance course that can provide a template for potential topics. The link is to the intermediate level of topics: Intermediate Lessons | Personal Finance . (Nat...
by LadyGeek
Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:24 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleheads
Replies: 61
Views: 3399

Re: for those interested, some of the research on HY

FYI - This thread is supplemental information to Larry Swedroe's post in Re: An analysis my colleague did on high yield
by LadyGeek
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:20 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: for those interested, some of the research on HY
Replies: 3
Views: 420

Re: reinvesting dividends

After receiving a PM, I removed a few posts and follow-ups. The thread is re-opened.
by LadyGeek
Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:36 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments
Topic: reinvesting dividends
Replies: 31
Views: 2155

Re: Bogle: The Problems With 401(k)s

As a reminder:

In order to avoid the inevitable frictions that arise from these topics, political or religious posts and comments are prohibited.
by LadyGeek
Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:52 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Bogle: The Problems With 401(k)s
Replies: 22
Views: 2967

Re: [EveryDay Carry] EDC pocket knife?

^^^ I can confirm that I'm definitely much smaller than you, size is indeed relative. My problem was that inattentively reaching into a pocket would press on the thumb studs which can open the knife. Even if the Speed Safe doesn't trigger, the blade point would still be exposed. Don't worry about fo...
by LadyGeek
Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:23 pm
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: [EveryDay Carry] EDC pocket knife?
Replies: 57
Views: 2372

Re: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleh

I've incorporated Nords' info. See: Bogleheads® financial literacy project I would be willing to help and offer assistance. I work at a university and am currently coordinating efforts to create a financial literacy program for the university as a whole. Do you have any presentations or other materi...
by LadyGeek
Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:13 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleheads
Replies: 61
Views: 3399

Re: reinvesting dividends

The OP's question concerned reinvesting dividends in a tax-deferred account, which was answered in the first reply. The remaining posts discussed wash sales, followed by tax evasion (not getting caught) . Discussions which bypass the legal process or suggest dishonest behavior are totally un...
by LadyGeek
Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:14 am
 
Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments
Topic: reinvesting dividends
Replies: 31
Views: 2155

Re: Bogleheads 2013 Hedgefund Contest

Ah, but it's not about winning. It's about having fun and showing just how often the law of averages has random stock selections end up under the index. Or, about having buyer's remorse for an entire year. If I had only swapped my long and short positions... Hang on, my long pick just tanked: Exide...
by LadyGeek
Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:30 am
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Bogleheads 2013 Hedgefund Contest
Replies: 121
Views: 7681

Re: [EveryDay Carry] EDC pocket knife?

Now: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009VCA0S/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The link in human readable format: Kershaw Ken Onion Black Blur Folding Knife with Speed Safe My husband got me that one as a present. Ken Onion knives are an interesting, "off the beaten path" design a...
by LadyGeek
Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:18 am
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: [EveryDay Carry] EDC pocket knife?
Replies: 57
Views: 2372

Re: why do people buy both insurance and lottery tickets

As mentioned earlier, the article discusses a barbell approach. The wiki has background info: Barbell strategy - be sure to check the references under "External links."
by LadyGeek
Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:32 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: why do people buy both insurance and lottery tickets
Replies: 39
Views: 2125

Re: Which mortgage option?

This thread is now in the Personal Finance (Not Investing) forum (mortgage).
by LadyGeek
Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:13 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Which mortgage option?
Replies: 11
Views: 728

Re: Cheated on car service?

This thread has run its course and is locked (general complaint). See: Forum Policy Note that topics must be directly connected to your (or your friend's or family's) life as a consumer. General comments or complaints about these topics will be removed . Note that this subforum has a much lower thr...
by LadyGeek
Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:29 pm
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Cheated on car service?
Replies: 24
Views: 1818

Re: An analysis my colleague did on high yield

As a reminder: We expect this forum to be a place where people can feel comfortable asking questions and where debates and discussions are conducted in civil tones. Respect your debating opponents. Debates are about issues, not people. If you disagree with an idea, go ahead and marshal all your for...
by LadyGeek
Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:54 am
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: An analysis my colleague did on high yield
Replies: 42
Views: 3377

Re: Bogleheads work to reduce income inequality

This topic is not actionable (economic policy, somewhat political) and locked. See: Forum Policy UNACCEPTABLE TOPICS Non-actionable (Trolling) Topics If readers can't do anything with the content of a topic other than argue about it, it does not belong here. Examples include: ⋅  US or wor...
by LadyGeek
Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:37 am
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Bogleheads work to reduce income inequality
Replies: 4
Views: 594

Re: why do people buy both insurance and lottery tickets

FYI - There was a duplicate thread in the Investing - Help with Personal Investments forum, which I've merged into here.
by LadyGeek
Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:33 am
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: why do people buy both insurance and lottery tickets
Replies: 39
Views: 2125

Re: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleh

The next revision: Bogleheads® financial literacy project Changes: - There's a 2nd document for reader feedback. Anyone can provide comments, including the lurkers (reading the forum, but not a member) - no login required. This was stated earlier, but perhaps the point was not clear. It's now highli...
by LadyGeek
Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:19 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleheads
Replies: 61
Views: 3399

Re: Isn't Tilt or splice and dice = active mngmnt?

This thread has run its course and is locked (no added value). See: Forum Policy Locked Topics Moderators or site admins may lock a topic (set it so no more replies may be added) when a violation of posting policy has occurred. Occasionally, even if there are no overt violations of posting policy, ...
by LadyGeek
Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:32 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Isn't Tilt or splice and dice = active mngmnt?
Replies: 58
Views: 1982

Re: An analysis my colleague did on high yield

First, thanks for correcting my prior post. I think my error was one of association. You're explanation (above this post) helped greatly clarify that High Yield bonds are corporate bonds, meaning that they have equity (corporate) risks. The inconsistent use of "HY" without "Corporate&...
by LadyGeek
Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:19 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: An analysis my colleague did on high yield
Replies: 42
Views: 3377

Re: Medicare question [employee coverage, small business]

This thread is now in the Personal Finance (Not Investing) forum (Medicare).

To the OP: I also retitled the thread. If you want to change the title, just edit the Subject line in Post #1.
by LadyGeek
Fri Jun 14, 2013 5:32 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Medicare question [employee coverage, small business]
Replies: 5
Views: 423

Re: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleh

^^^ I would refrain from using copyrighted material and strongly recommend that you create something similar on your own. You need explicit written permission from the publisher / author to reproduce the material, which usually does not extend to "others" - IOW, If you obtain permission, o...
by LadyGeek
Fri Jun 14, 2013 4:43 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleheads
Replies: 61
Views: 3399

Re: Has anybody read Value Averaging?

The wiki has some background info: Value averaging

This technique requires that you maintain a cash reserve, it's not for everyone.
by LadyGeek
Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:51 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Has anybody read Value Averaging?
Replies: 36
Views: 1803

Re: Where can I find forum statistics, such as nbr daily pos

Go to the home page and look at the line above the thread listings: 1077 new posts and replies over 175 topics in last day (sorted by Latest Reply) The thread heading has links which will sort the order of display. For completeness, the right side of the statistics allows you to display 1, 2, or 3 d...
by LadyGeek
Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:42 pm
 
Forum: Forum Issues and Administration
Topic: Where can I find forum statistics, such as nbr daily posts ?
Replies: 3
Views: 311

Re: An analysis my colleague did on high yield

Good article, but I think it's missing a basic explanation to new investors - high yield bonds present a very different risk than an equivalent stock / bond (not high yield) portfolio. Then, the article will make sense (along with Brad's previous comment.) Background material is in this thread: know...
by LadyGeek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:48 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: An analysis my colleague did on high yield
Replies: 42
Views: 3377

Re: California affordable care act rates for 2014 released

Please stay on-topic, which is CA insurance rates.
by LadyGeek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:26 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: California affordable care act rates for 2014 released
Replies: 127
Views: 8770

Re: Wilkes-barre / Scranton, PA: any nice areas to live?

^^^This. I happen to know the Mountain Top area. If you're not comfortable with driving from Mountain Top to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, this is not the place for you. Your comments about the local environment also makes me think that you're not going to be happy. If you had liked the area, you'd be phra...
by LadyGeek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:30 pm
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Wilkes-barre / Scranton, PA: any nice areas to live?
Replies: 16
Views: 895

Re: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleh

Yes, those are just links. Nothing is contained in the wiki. After some experimentation (the first one is always the hardest...), I've found that Google does not translate MS products very well. Long story short, I did some editing and "fixed" the Google Slides version, then re-uploaded th...
by LadyGeek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:06 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Help create a Financial Presentation: Calling all Bogleheads
Replies: 61
Views: 3399

Re: Suggestions for the Wiki

How to w/d your 3-4% from the various parts of your portfolio. I have taxable,tax deferred and tax free. How about the part RMDs play? I was thinking to take the 4% from the Deferred each year. When the RMD goes over the 4% leval; reinvest the excess in taxable. Marty OK, you want a withdrawal stra...
by LadyGeek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:34 pm
 
Forum: Local Chapters and Bogleheads Community
Topic: Suggestions for the Wiki
Replies: 213
Views: 51330

Re: Suggestions for the Wiki

I would add it myself if I 1) thought it was appropriate and 2) knew how to change tables and add links in the wiki (but I'm working on learning! :D ) 1) One of the tenets of Wikipedia which we follow here is Be bold . Go ahead and add it. If it's really out of place, another editor will come along...
by LadyGeek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:11 pm
 
Forum: Local Chapters and Bogleheads Community
Topic: Suggestions for the Wiki
Replies: 213
Views: 51330

Re: Suggestions for the Wiki

Hi,

Could you provide a little more detail on what you are looking for?

We have several articles on Retirement spending, as well as Safe Withdrawal Rates, but perhaps this is not what you intended. Thanks.
by LadyGeek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:05 pm
 
Forum: Local Chapters and Bogleheads Community
Topic: Suggestions for the Wiki
Replies: 213
Views: 51330

Re: Wilkes-barre / Scranton, PA: any nice areas to live?

This thread is now in the Personal Consumer Issues forum (looking for a place to live).
by LadyGeek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:57 pm
 
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Wilkes-barre / Scranton, PA: any nice areas to live?
Replies: 16
Views: 895

Re: Suggestions for the Wiki

Not meaning to be pedantic, but I would probably not say that the Vanguard funds track their respective indices. Both the Vanguard Int Treasury fund and the Vanguard Inflation protected securities fund are actively managed- i.e. are not index funds. So while they have benchmark indices that they co...
by LadyGeek
Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:16 pm
 
Forum: Local Chapters and Bogleheads Community
Topic: Suggestions for the Wiki
Replies: 213
Views: 51330

Re: Fans of fundamental index investing?

The wiki has some background info: Fundamental Indices Look under "Investment options" for suggested funds. The bottom of the article, "Forum discussions," contains links which give insight into the differences between the "cap-weighting" and "fundamental weighting...
by LadyGeek
Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:13 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments
Topic: Fans of fundamental index investing?
Replies: 8
Views: 561
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