EmergDoc has Surpassed 10,000 posts!
EmergDoc has Surpassed 10,000 posts!
Congrats to EmergDoc, a.k.a Jim Dahle, for passing 10,000 posts!
I can't thank you enough for all of the contributions you've made.
I can't thank you enough for all of the contributions you've made.
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Awesome.
Congratulations and I look forward to reading the next 10,000 posts.
Congratulations and I look forward to reading the next 10,000 posts.
~ Member of the Active Retired Force since 2014 ~
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Nicely done.
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Thanks everybody! I'm currently 18th on the list of all time posters. At one point I was 7th or 8th, but began posting here a little less in order to start The White Coat Investor. I hope I've given back at least as much as I've gotten from this fine group of people.
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4) Basic arithmetic works 5) Stick to simplicity 6) Stay the course
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Congratulations!
Apart from the number, the information content, both here an in WCI, is excellent. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insights with us.
Apart from the number, the information content, both here an in WCI, is excellent. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insights with us.
Most of my posts assume no behavioral errors.
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Once I get someone to at least investigate the concept of lazy portfolios, I refer them to your article, "150 Portfolios Better Than Yours" as I think this is the best post on your website! Thank you for all of your effort even for us who aren't in the medical profession.
John
John
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Could someone direct me to where I can see the rankings of all-time posters? I think I'd enjoy that.EmergDoc wrote:Thanks everybody! I'm currently 18th on the list of all time posters. At one point I was 7th or 8th, but began posting here a little less in order to start The White Coat Investor. I hope I've given back at least as much as I've gotten from this fine group of people.
EDIT: Found it! Apparently I've broken the top 1000! yay!
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For those who haven't figured it out, it's in the Member list. The link is in the upper-right corner of the forum page.
Click on the "Posts" heading twice to sort in descending order. Members
You must be logged in to see the member list.
Click on the "Posts" heading twice to sort in descending order. Members
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I'm also in Utah and happy to hear of someone out here. WCI and bogleheads are my two favorite finance sites so far!
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Jim: Your advice and insights and the WCI site may become an essential lifeline for the new grads, as it has been for me.
The whole medical community is indebted to you, some just don't know it yet.
Thanks again!
The whole medical community is indebted to you, some just don't know it yet.
Thanks again!
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Your blog led me here and the two sites together have been invaluable in shaping our financial life. Thanks for everything WCI.
I’d trade it all for a little more |
-C Montgomery Burns
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Thank you wci. Your posts are consistently thought-provoking and insightful. I always enjoy seeing your avatar pop up when I'm scrolling through a post because I know I will soon be reading something genuine and helpful.
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Heh, I'm number 1 in the Hs!!!toto238 wrote:Could someone direct me to where I can see the rankings of all-time posters? I think I'd enjoy that.EmergDoc wrote:Thanks everybody! I'm currently 18th on the list of all time posters. At one point I was 7th or 8th, but began posting here a little less in order to start The White Coat Investor. I hope I've given back at least as much as I've gotten from this fine group of people.
EDIT: Found it! Apparently I've broken the top 1000! yay!
(Number 27 overall... I think I post too much)
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EmergDoc... I've directed my several doctor friends, and my nurse daughter (who won't listen to me) to your site...
You've helped a lot of people. Be proud and thank you.
You've helped a lot of people. Be proud and thank you.
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Forgot to add:
In response to very recent additions to WCI: Great show even if the math wasn't perfect. I am reluctant to believe pharma trials and remain reluctant to put my hard-earned money into annuities touted by the pharma-equivalent of annuity trials, though for some reason I abhor the pharma commercials much more than the annuity ads.
You're an ER doc, proven metal and thick skin, with one of the hardest jobs on the planet (though sub specialists recognize this too infrequently - though I do!), and on the war path to improve doctors' ability to survive in an ever-worsening environment.
Go brother!!! Your biased critics' trivial math only elevate my confidence in your guidance and journey. What you do is sorely needed by naive MDs.
Tincture of time, and necessity, will turn WCI into an internet sensation.
Double dog dare: Revsist this thread in 2 years and tell me I'm wrong.
In response to very recent additions to WCI: Great show even if the math wasn't perfect. I am reluctant to believe pharma trials and remain reluctant to put my hard-earned money into annuities touted by the pharma-equivalent of annuity trials, though for some reason I abhor the pharma commercials much more than the annuity ads.
You're an ER doc, proven metal and thick skin, with one of the hardest jobs on the planet (though sub specialists recognize this too infrequently - though I do!), and on the war path to improve doctors' ability to survive in an ever-worsening environment.
Go brother!!! Your biased critics' trivial math only elevate my confidence in your guidance and journey. What you do is sorely needed by naive MDs.
Tincture of time, and necessity, will turn WCI into an internet sensation.
Double dog dare: Revsist this thread in 2 years and tell me I'm wrong.
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That's good advice. I like that, DCA into your marriage. First time I've heard that.
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Congrats Emergdoc...
I learnt a lot from your blog 'WCI" and from your posts here.
Also thank you for responding to some personal queries on private emails...
3 cheers for your next 10k...
I learnt a lot from your blog 'WCI" and from your posts here.
Also thank you for responding to some personal queries on private emails...
3 cheers for your next 10k...
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Congratulations
Especially liked the debating (about)150 portfolios better than yours
John
Especially liked the debating (about)150 portfolios better than yours
John
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Congratulations on all your successes, EmergDoc. Your book is currently on my bedside table and I like your blog. Your writing style meshes well with how I think. Pragmatic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you for injecting some sensibility into our world!
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Congratulations EmergDoc,
I have benefited a great deal from EmergDoc's posts both here on bogleheads and at White Coat Investor.
My three favorite articles on WCI are:
1. How Much Can a Financial Advisor Cost You?
2. Safe Savings Rate (with a table from Wade Pfau's paper).
3. Percentage of Current Income Needed in Retirement.
Here's to another 10,000 posts!
I have benefited a great deal from EmergDoc's posts both here on bogleheads and at White Coat Investor.
My three favorite articles on WCI are:
1. How Much Can a Financial Advisor Cost You?
2. Safe Savings Rate (with a table from Wade Pfau's paper).
3. Percentage of Current Income Needed in Retirement.
Here's to another 10,000 posts!
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Thanks for all the contributions to this site. I also benefited a lot from reading your blogs on Whitecoatinvestor.
Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets. For it and knowledge can raise men to the divine. |
L. Beethoven
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Emergdoc-
I wanted to add my thanks for your contributions. During the dark days of 2008-2009 your voice was one of reason and calm. I seem to remember you rebalancing into REITs (?) while holding your nose! You led by example. That helped reinforce what I knew to be true: Invest we must. Many thanks.
I wanted to add my thanks for your contributions. During the dark days of 2008-2009 your voice was one of reason and calm. I seem to remember you rebalancing into REITs (?) while holding your nose! You led by example. That helped reinforce what I knew to be true: Invest we must. Many thanks.
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Ok, but how do you rebalance?EmergDoc wrote:That's good advice. I like that, DCA into your marriage. First time I've heard that.
In theory, theory and practice are identical. In practice, they often differ.
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Should we care?
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Yes, I remember those days well, I added REITS to my portfolio in late 2007. I recall very distinctly losing 78% in them peak to trough. I did rebalance and stay the course and am glad I did. My XIRR/annualized return for REITs from 2007 to now is 9.47% per year.goingup wrote:Emergdoc-
I wanted to add my thanks for your contributions. During the dark days of 2008-2009 your voice was one of reason and calm. I seem to remember you rebalancing into REITs (?) while holding your nose! You led by example. That helped reinforce what I knew to be true: Invest we must. Many thanks.
I never seriously considered throwing in the towel on them, but I distinctly remember wondering if they could go to zero as an entire asset class! That was 6 days before the bottom of the bear. Here's the post:
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33849
1) Invest you must 2) Time is your friend 3) Impulse is your enemy |
4) Basic arithmetic works 5) Stick to simplicity 6) Stay the course
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Yes, that corresponds to my maxim that the best time to buy an investment class is when you feel the worst about it.EmergDoc wrote:Yes, I remember those days well, I added REITS to my portfolio in late 2007. I recall very distinctly losing 78% in them peak to trough. I did rebalance and stay the course and am glad I did. My XIRR/annualized return for REITs from 2007 to now is 9.47% per year.goingup wrote:Emergdoc-
I wanted to add my thanks for your contributions. During the dark days of 2008-2009 your voice was one of reason and calm. I seem to remember you rebalancing into REITs (?) while holding your nose! You led by example. That helped reinforce what I knew to be true: Invest we must. Many thanks.
I never seriously considered throwing in the towel on them, but I distinctly remember wondering if they could go to zero as an entire asset class! That was 6 days before the bottom of the bear. Here's the post:
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33849
In theory, theory and practice are identical. In practice, they often differ.
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Is it the George Costanza school of thought? If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUvKE3bQlYtechnovelist wrote:Yes, that corresponds to my maxim that the best time to buy an investment class is when you feel the worst about it.EmergDoc wrote:Yes, I remember those days well, I added REITS to my portfolio in late 2007. I recall very distinctly losing 78% in them peak to trough. I did rebalance and stay the course and am glad I did. My XIRR/annualized return for REITs from 2007 to now is 9.47% per year.goingup wrote:Emergdoc-
I wanted to add my thanks for your contributions. During the dark days of 2008-2009 your voice was one of reason and calm. I seem to remember you rebalancing into REITs (?) while holding your nose! You led by example. That helped reinforce what I knew to be true: Invest we must. Many thanks.
I never seriously considered throwing in the towel on them, but I distinctly remember wondering if they could go to zero as an entire asset class! That was 6 days before the bottom of the bear. Here's the post:
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33849
The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must -Thucydides
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Congratulations EmergDoc and thank you for all your contributions both here and at WCI.
A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone.
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Welcome to the, "I have too much time to spend on the BH board club."
Paul
Paul
...and then Buffy staked Edward. The end.
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Congratulations, emergdoc! I always enjoy reading your posts here. My niece is a new physician in practice (opthalmologist) and she bought your book and is off to a great start.
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Jim:
Delighted to recognize your achievement... .always a pleasure to read your posts..
Shawcroft
Delighted to recognize your achievement... .always a pleasure to read your posts..
Shawcroft