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Re: How Fast to Pay Student Loans (Medical)

John3754 wrote:At 2% I would pay them down as slowly as possible. That's essentially free money.


+1. Also, which lender did you get it from? I wouldn't mind refinancing some student loans at that rate..
by motomotome
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:59 am
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: How Fast to Pay Student Loans (Medical)
Replies: 18
Views: 1366

Re: Long haul Delta flight to Asia. Apply for SkyMiles CC?

Although coupled with a few of the mileage rewards provided by the new member promotion going on right now (http://dmn.delta.com/ace_offers/SkyMilesNewMemberRT/), you might earn enough for one economy ticket. In that case, it might be worth it.
by motomotome
Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:44 pm
 
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Long haul Delta flight to Asia. Apply for SkyMiles CC?
Replies: 14
Views: 1277

Re: Portfolio Review for 29yo

I understand, and appreciate, the concerns regarding GWSVX, and I'm planning to stick with Vanguard funds. As a side note, however, is it fair to chart a 3-year, 5-year, or even 10-year comparison given that the strategy changed completely in late 2012?
by motomotome
Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:40 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments
Topic: Portfolio Review for 29yo
Replies: 14
Views: 1817

Re: Portfolio Review for 29yo

Thanks so much for your thoughts. (Please excuse the delayed reply as my computer's been hijacked by the Genius Bar.)

I am looking through the cited thread and learning quite a bit. Thanks for the recommendation!
by motomotome
Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:30 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments
Topic: Portfolio Review for 29yo
Replies: 14
Views: 1817

Re: Portfolio Review for 29yo

Thanks for the initial thoughts!! A couple of follow ups. Occupier -- I'm not sure what you meant by NY tax free? I did a general search on Vanguard and it came up with four non-vanguard funds. Is that correct? For Grok87 -- I'm not sure if we're discussing the same fund. I think GWSVX -- at least a...
by motomotome
Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:30 am
 
Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments
Topic: Portfolio Review for 29yo
Replies: 14
Views: 1817

Portfolio Review for 29yo

Hi there; first poster here, though I've followed & learned quite a bit from this site in the past. I've just turned 29. I volunteered abroad for a couple years in the past so therefore limited savings. I was in graduate school, which I financed entirely with debt, but was lucky enough to land a...
by motomotome
Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:23 pm
 
Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments
Topic: Portfolio Review for 29yo
Replies: 14
Views: 1817

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