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Topic: How about taking everything out of stocks no matter what age |
Gaviota
Replies: 27
Views: 1392
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Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:33 pm Subject: How about taking everything out of stocks no matter what age |
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"the market conditions we are experiencing are not normal."
"heh heh "This time, it's different?"
Not laughing at you, laughing with you, and maybe laughing at us ... |
Topic: how do these monthly expenses compare to yours? |
Gaviota
Replies: 93
Views: 3756
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Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing) Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:16 pm Subject: how do these monthly expenses compare to yours? |
| That isn't so bad living in The City!! The food bill makes sense. Don't forget the entertainment value some people associate with food. If you and your wife enjoy the company of each other and fine ... |
Topic: Bogleheads will understand |
Gaviota
Replies: 53
Views: 2915
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Forum: Lounge - Consumer, Leisure, and General Interest Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:05 pm Subject: Bogleheads will understand |
| So what if it is chain letter? It's a fable, a myth, whatever, most importantly a reminder there are many people out there less fortunate than ourselves. Perhaps like Dickens, it makes some folks unc ... |
Topic: Bond Funds - Why Now |
Gaviota
Replies: 18
Views: 1990
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Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:11 pm Subject: Bond Funds - Why Now |
| What happens to a bond index fund like the Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (VBMFX) in a rising interest rate environment? This fund currently has a duration of 4.4. The Boglehead' Guide book s ... |
Topic: Here it comes: The Second Wave |
Gaviota
Replies: 14
Views: 2593
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Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:55 pm Subject: Here it comes: The Second Wave |
| It's surprising no one has mentioned jobs! A good portion of the increased corporate earnings we are seeing is due to cuts, cuts and more cost cutting. In the old days we sat around watching Moneyli ... |
Topic: Maintain old car or buy new car? |
Gaviota
Replies: 46
Views: 3514
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Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing) Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:23 pm Subject: Maintain old car or buy new car? |
| Keeping the old ones is even more attractive in states with crushing tax and registration loads. Buying cars in California adds thousands to even the cheapest of new cars. I do regular oil changes a ... |
Topic: advice for first time investor? |
Gaviota
Replies: 7
Views: 368
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Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:45 pm Subject: advice for first time investor? |
Thanks much for all of the great suggestions. Lots of useful information and book references that will greatly help!
Gav |
Topic: advice for first time investor? |
Gaviota
Replies: 7
Views: 368
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Forum: Investing - Help with Personal Investments Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:27 pm Subject: advice for first time investor? |
| What is the best approach for a recent college grad who knows little but wants to get started? Any advice for the simplest of Vanguard fund choices would be appreciated considering diversification in ... |
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