Bogleheads

AMEX via Costco is hard to beat.

Thanks for the heads up, seems like more and more companies do not like to live up to an agreement. They make you spend hours of your time to get what was offered. I usually pass on most promotions be ...

ING savings account

Having a new car would be worth probably $2-3K for me compared to a 1-year old car with 5K miles, even if the pre-owned car has an extended warranty. - DDB

Same here, peace of mind and the new car ...

Great interview, thanks for posting. I cannot overstate how helpfull you are and how much i learn from your insight on this website.

I agree, I think the Spartan Treasury Index is the best they offer, FIBIX, FSBAX.

I do miss his posts, always interested on what he had to say.

I have always thought of the Spartan as loss leaders for Fidelity. Great funds, but overall Fidelity funds have a much higher er ratio than the comparable Vanguard funds. I do have some Spartan, but ...

I also have Principal for company 401K plan, nothing good to say about them. The US Property Seperate account has been closed for about 15 months with no firm timeline when funds will be available. Mo ...

I agree with John, you only get a limited number of those tax free growth dollars.

Well I do if I'm eating with someone else and they're not finished yet. The waiter's implicit message to the unfinished person when he removes their companion's plate is "hey buddy, you're eati ...

5. I was thinking of DCA - equal amounts over 3 quarters. Any insights/preferences on this are appreciated, esp. with such a large sum to invest. I know it’s my ultimate decision – just wondering ...

Another vote for go to the car. It boils down to who has the car you want at the price you want to pay.

The new Highlanders are rated at 5000 lbs. Less than 2000 would be no problem.

How about a list on what the waiter or waitress can expect from customer.

I'd rather make less money and have the general population less traumatized.

A welcome perspective, particularly on an investment board.

Ditto

I to had a Dell problem, I will not buy from them ever again. No problems with products just the lack of customer service. No one can fix the problem directly but will transfer you to someone that c ...

In my opinion, good index funds should get a 4 star rating. You are not necessarily the top performing fund, but you are better than most.
Nonroom, there are 63 Vanguard index funds with Morningstar ...

Hate to burst the bubble thinking here, but the trouble with this thought process is that you do owe something to someone and that is the Property taxes. .

And phone bill, internet, cable, ins ...

We paid our home off 2.5 years ago. It was an emotional and financial decision. We were never able to write off a cent of our mortgage interest - not a cent - so no benefit there to having it. We look ...

My Fido mutual fund account does not permit cancellation of exchanges.

Just did it and it works.

BTW, we are talking about a few types of fund transaction...buy, sell, exchange..I tried them al ...

Seems like most Index funds get the 3 star Morningstar rating. Just curious on why 5 star rated Index funds are not seen much.

TJAJ9 - You've dumped your Phillies avatar already?? Shocked

I do like the Union's logo. It has a nice historical element to it.

The Phils season is over and it's time to move on. Mad

I th ...

I vote Coffeehouse Investor

Great post, thanks Gekko

Online at Vanguard site is very easy. Print get signature guarantee from bank, mail to Vanguard then your done.

I'm certainly not one to tell you to select either company, since I (along with my wife) have our assets split between both companies.

It seems that some folks have the idea that you must select on ...

Paid off our house when i was 35 years old. It was amazing how many people have the opinion that it is not a good use of extra money. However, for me with the markets being basically flat for 10+ year ...

My opinion is if you keep car for 10 plus years and if it is Honda, Toyota or other high resale car, I think buying new over used will not be a big difference in the long run.

Pedro in NY for a game 6 in the World Series does not get much better
Go Phillies

For those romanticizing Southern football with their exaggerated descriptions, I invite them to come to Autzen Stadium in Eugene when there is an Oregon Ducks game. It will be a reality check and will ...

The Toyota Highlander is pretty close. We compared the two a few years ago and went with the Highlander. We love it, have no complaints at all. At the time it was about 8k more for the RX.

Hello Alexandria,

You've gotten some good advice above so far.

I'd like to add:

1) If the funds you mentioned for your 403(b) are typical of those available, that doesn't sound very good. Y ...

How about 'dem Ducks? Oregon demolishes USC 47-20, and is unbeaten in the PAC-10. Was ranked #10 a week ago, and I wonder what their ranking will be tomorrow.

It's the Trojans' worst loss in 12 yea ...

As others have suggeted, the best thing you can do for him is encourage self-education. I would start our with the "Coffeehouse Investor". If the light comes on, then steer him to Bogle's & ...

We euthanized our dog at home today after a struggle with Degenerative Myelopathy. While we're sure that it was the right thing to do, it just feels awful. She was part of our family for 13 yrs and ...

My wife uses the Fit and the Fitness Coach game. She really likes the different workout games. Also, my 66 year old mom uses the Fit game almost on a daily basis. Bought EA Sport Active game for Wii a ...

Bought a Toshiba laptop about 6 months ago, would not buy it again. Already shipped it back for service and am still having some problems with it. If bought one now I would buy a HP or Apple.

If it has that ugly grille Acura is putting on all of its cars now, I have zero interest.

I agree, I wonder what they are thinking with the new style. Have been a fan in the past but not impressed. ...

I would read The Intellegent Asset Allocator by William Bernstein. He will help you understand allocation and risk and its effect on return.

The Age of Reagan by Steven Hayward

Bought clippers 3 yrs ago for 30.00, have not paid for a haircut since.

Just starting out I would go with the TR fund

What really is needed is legislation allowing employees to op out of their employer's plan and have their deduction sent to a plan of their choice.The fund companies like Vanguard could then set up sp ...

Only take out is for Chinese food and do not tip for take out orders. For curbside take out I would give small tip

Thanks Jeff, pulled them out and snugged them up today, how much do I owe you?

Mr. Bogle
Best wishes and wishing you a speedy recovery. Thanks for all that you have done for the "little guy".

Roxy Ann Pinot

Spend less than you earn

Thanks for the post and info EmerDoc.