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2023 new posts over 211 topics in last 3 days.
h factors affecting size and classification of RE allocation by RustyShackleford - replies: 1
h my bond allocation by RustyShackleford - replies: 4
h My "wimpy" investment plan by dante56 - replies: 2
t Ben Stein: 4 lessons from the recession by Gekko - replies: 13
l November 22, 1963: Where Were You? by johnny - replies: 24
h 2010 Roth Conversion Tax Split 2011/2012 & Estimated Tax by Jubilado Feliz - replies: 12
t Rant: How NOT to run a 401(k) by atomiclightbulb - replies: 5
t How about taking everything out of stocks no matter what age by usnaron - replies: 25
l Investment Advice from Nicolas Cage by tonythered - replies: 14
t Diamonds: An Investor's Best Friend? by stratton - replies: 1
t Anyone selling TIPS? by grayfox - replies: 33
h Magic Formula Investing by Joel Greenblatt by mets96 - replies: 13
t More Stocks May Not Make a Portfolio Safer by stratton - replies: 4
h Low cost, single country international bond funds? by jon-nyc - replies: 6
p Dirty secrets of Black Friday 'doorbusters' by Boglenaut - replies: 5
l Classical music suggestions by ipod_keith - replies: (51-69)
h Experience with Virginia's 529 plan? by Latestarter - replies: 7
p Can I contribute to a HSA while unemployed and on COBRA? by PeterMV - replies: 1
p advice needed on buying and installing the car radio by September - replies: 17
t Allocation Domestic Vs International by pitotita - replies: 1
t Doctors are most susceptible to investment swindling by Verde - replies: 34
t Managed Payout "video review:" 3-1/2 stars by nisiprius - replies: 1
h Help with Refining IRA Allocations by SteelyEyed - replies: 9
h How much international is small cap? by retiredjg - replies: 42
l alternatives to ATT plan for i-phone when overseas. by 64415 - replies: 18
t Help Understanding CREF Equity Ix Annuity vs Equity IX (TIQR by PGR - replies: 5
t non-retirement (ie. taxable) account allocation by facmit - replies: 21
l Buying a LCD TV........need advice by ualdriver - replies: 23
h 403b investment help by jbny2076 - replies: 13
t Updated Modification of Harry Browne Permanent Portfolio by allenmickers - replies: (51-100) (101-150) (151-200) (201-250) (251-300) (301-350) (351-400) (401-450) (451-500) (501-550) (551-600) (601-650) (651-700) (701-750) (751-800) (801-850) (851-900) (901-950) (951-1000) (1001-1050) (1051-1100) (1101-1150) (1151-1200) (1201-1250) (1251-1300) (1301-1350) (1351-1400) (1401-1450) (1451-1500) (1501-1550) (1551-1600) (1601-1650) (1651-1700) (1701-1750) (1751-1800) (1801-1850) (1851-1900) (1901-1950) (1951-2000) (2001-2027) over 30 days old
l The Bruno Poll by bc3x - replies: 31
r Financial Calculators by gbs - replies: 11 over 30 days old
h whole life - ever a good idea? by letsgobobby - replies: 21
t Pimco Total Return's Hidden Risks by DriftingDudeSC - replies: 26
h Build America Bonds by exaramco - replies: 2
p Vanguard CFP and Roth by LarryG - replies: 5
h Factoring in Spouses Pension in Retirement Allocation by foodnerd - replies: 2
h My Early Retirement by scrabbler1 - replies: 12
h advisor says PABAX; i say VTSMX by afgan01 - replies: 23
h re: BRIC CD by Rob5TCP - replies: 12
l College Football Thread 2009 by diasurfer - replies: (51-100) (101-143) over 30 days old
h PTTRX. MGEMX in 401K - move to IRA? by mmsherry - replies: 3
t It can happen to you. by Taylor Larimore - replies: 18
l Get rich quick? by am - replies: 31
h 401K Rollover by Pacifico - replies: 1
l New Book Titles from Nisiprius Press by nisiprius - replies: 7
l Oasis of the Seas - the new Titanic? by Lbill - replies: 38
t EMH "failed spectacularly", is a tautology by tms - replies: (51-100) (101)
h Laidoff since 3/09. Can I contribute to TIRA & Roth IRA by Jubilado Feliz - replies: 4
h Portfolio Review for Opening New Accounts by roamin survivor - replies: 6
l Looking for help from Snowbirds? by statsguy - replies: 34 over 30 days old
h Diversify Aggresively by SoCal Okie - replies: 21
h deferred fixed index annuity by Lillian - replies: 5
t Allan Roth's How to Protect Your Investments from Yourself by DriftingDudeSC - replies: 2
h Creating A Unified Portfolio - Second Attempt by CougsHouse - replies: 42
t 14-month CD -- why? by Eureka - replies: 12
t Adjusting the unemployment rate to 1982's peak - add 1.4% by meco1999 - replies: 0
h Gold by morpheussion17 - replies: 33
h My adviser thinks I should not be in stocks at all by leifvn - replies: 45
l Old Ford Explorer by bluestar - replies: 15
t considering repaying social security by xerty24 - replies: 12
h take from 401k for downpayment on invest/rental property? by touchdowntodd - replies: 8
t TIAA-CREF ... An oasis in a desert of due negligence by 4th&Goal - replies: (51-100) (101-150) (151-200) (201-231) over 30 days old
t Early Retirement Planning Web Site by sox fan - replies: 3
h What is the difference between VFWIX and VGTSX? by therub - replies: 22
p Immediate Income Annuity by frustratedgolfer - replies: 43
h Roth 401(k) recharacterized as Traditional 401(k) by ducati08 - replies: 0
p Non-VG Roth Conversion Calculator by Ron - replies: 1
t Visual of Unemployment by Wonk - replies: 5
t New VG ETFs by gte834s - replies: 4
p HSA help! by waitforit - replies: 7
h 401K from former employer to Roth IRA tax implications by Jubilado Feliz - replies: 21
p IRA/Roth IRA income limit on 2009 tax year by money08 - replies: 10
p How to name a trust as the beneficiary for your investments? by pkh01l - replies: 10
l Anyone use hostway.com email? by dm200 - replies: 0
t Domestic vs. International exposure by onepocket - replies: 27
l What Book Are YOU Currently Reading? PART II by Alex Frakt - replies: (51-100) (101-150) (151-200) (201-250) (251-300) (301-350) (351-400) (401-450) (451-500) (501-550) (551-600) (601-650) (651-700) (701-750) (751-800) (801-850) (851-900) (901-950) (951-1000) (1001-1012) over 30 days old
h Jonathan Clements is back at the WSJ??? (Hooray!) by guido1 - replies: 11
t Labor Department scraps investment advice rule by Rick Ferri - replies: 7
t Common Sense on Mutual Funds Updated---A Gem by Taylor Larimore - replies: 3
p Am I crazy for wanting to refinance to a 30-year? by jlq39 - replies:
t What about international REITS and Commodity CCFs by tc101 - replies: 5
t Is TBM a good choice for a large lump sum investment now? by ilan1h - replies: 4
f Is Larry Swedroe "AWOL" ? Not seen since Oct 4 ! by Wedding Singer - replies: (51-100) (101-148)
l Laptop computer advice by Triple digit golfer - replies: (51-100) (101-133)
p USAA Membership by deajv1 - replies: (51-58)
h 2x Age in Target Retirement Income Fund by eurowizard - replies: 2
t Larry's Blog: Good News Update by bob90245 - replies: 31
l For all you Moms out there by grok87 - replies: 1
h Conservative allocation, managed funds by cessna210 - replies: 13
l US Airways and MasterCard ripoff scam by RustyShackleford - replies: 21
h Tax Harvesting Stratey Question by dldetrick - replies: 2
h Dollar Value Currency Hedging with 5 star rated PRPFX by dldetrick - replies: 1
t Robert Frost on indexing by jegallup - replies: 3
p how do these monthly expenses compare to yours? by RandomGuy101 - replies: (51-93)
t Selling muni bonds by psteinx - replies: 30 over 30 days old
p Why would anyone use American Express? by DualCitizen - replies: 43
h Portfolio review for a 24-year old by e5116 - replies: 9
h Rollover Advise, please! by christian beck - replies: 4
h Change in portfolio by kd2008 - replies: 2
t Minimizing ETF Spread - How? by Culture - replies: 13
c Gainesville/Ocala FL Chapter Meeting Announcement by rwwoods - replies: 1
t dumb quote of the day, your thoughts? by usnaron - replies: 8
p Chase credit card 3% cashback no more by Sunny - replies: (51-100) (101-150) (151-200) (201-250) (251) over 30 days old
p Praise for Automatic Bill Payment (not online bill payment) by dratkinson - replies: 45
t Vanguard ER's - Your Prediction by Boglenaut - replies: 6
h Any one with experience in direct ownership of foreign prope by 64415 - replies: 0
l The "winners" of the annual Bulwer-Lytton contest. by Tall Grass - replies: 5
l Early-Retirement Forum Notice by mickeyd - replies: 3
h Ratio of S&P 500 Index and Extended Stock Market Index by kuttolas - replies: 3
p Alliant Credit Union HSA by biker - replies: 5
h Dump Vanguard's Strategic Small Cap Equity? VSTCX by hollowcave2 - replies: 13
h Invest in VAIPX & PTTRX via 401K ? by fjlee - replies: 2
l are any of you bogleheads on twitter? by syalam - replies: 34
h hsa by facmit - replies: 1
h Assistance with Retirement Portfolio by cordanmom - replies: 2
p Roth Conversion by exoilman - replies: 2
l Deceptive Verizon Wireless download charges by thedude - replies: 10
t 5 myths about home ownership by jegallup - replies: (51-100) (101-110)
t PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Strategy Fund by tarnation - replies: 18
l How do you send money order in pounds from US to Britain by metabasalt - replies: 8
h I-Bond redemption at 11+ months or 12? by Tramper Al - replies: 3
t December 2009 PIMCO Bill Gross Letter by thisguy1 - replies: 1
p Homeowners Insurance by Jungle Cat - replies: 10
h ING Direct - Linking acounts by renter - replies: 5
l Going back to school at 52 by WD4HJB - replies: 19
h Helping 18 year-old daughter get started by JBaumgart - replies: 25
t Finally, a TIPS index fund (but guess from who?) by CaveatEmptor - replies: 10
l Bogleheads will understand by Taylor Larimore - replies: (51-53)
t Would-Be TIPS Buyers Seek More Auctions by bobcat2 - replies: 11
h Invest in Rental Property using cash out refinancing by jay235 - replies: 13
t 4% Safe Annual Withdrawal for Longer Retirement Periods by Romano - replies: 15
t Right Time to Get Back Into The Stock Market? by DriftingDudeSC - replies: 29
h Paying for home with credit cards?? by greetje - replies: 5
t Funny Website: Dumb Laws in...(Pick your State) by theac - replies: 10
l Computer: Whats a good home page besides MSN? by Webfoot - replies: (51-54)
t JOHN BOGLE'S NEW BOOK by kevin101c - replies: 12
t Saving to buy a house and working overseas by mtbouchard - replies: 3
p Vacant lot insurance needs by fsrph - replies: 3
p Elderly Woman Screwed Over by Brokers by Kenster1 - replies: 11 over 30 days old
h the Gordon Equation by jimmyj - replies: 3
h Yet another risk averse portfolio needs overhaul by dante56 - replies: 10
f Bogleheads has more Posts than M* VG Forums by stratton - replies: 39
h Advice on buying a 2010 Roth by Cody - replies: 3
t 2 Kinds of Inflation .. Impact on TIPS? by DickBenson - replies: 7
h Managed Payout Funds by trico - replies: 6
t Why the 4% retirement withdrawal rule is a myth - NOT! by Lbill - replies: (51-58)
t I-bond questions by mikep - replies: 11
h Portfolio with a pension question by boglesme2 - replies: 6
h Inherited IRA to Roth Question by rfburns - replies: 6
t The perfect asset class for me which doesn't yet exist? by Morgan - replies: 7
p Protecting Your Wealth in Good Times and Bad by Rick Ferri by Bradley - replies: 1
h Solo 401k & Payroll by davebo - replies: 0
l Monday Morning with Le nozze by Barry Barnitz - replies: 11
h Quick questions on capital gains, loss, and taxes by cron0012 - replies: 6
p 401(k) Rollover by knight29 - replies: 2
l DVD Unblocker by statsguy - replies: 5
t Oddities with Fidelity TIPS quotes?? by tarnation - replies: 13
t Equius Partners give EM equity the boot by Robert T - replies: 19 over 30 days old
t Vanguard ETFs - share classes of mutual funds? by dmcmahon - replies: 8
h Credit Unions by TT - replies: 1
p How long do you keep your old records for? by Billy Pilgrim - replies: 6
l looking for a multimeter less than $100 by J-e-L-L-o - replies: 14
t What is Fair Pay for Executives? An engineering approach... by MrMatt2532 - replies: 4
t PIMCO's Bill Gross December 2009 Invesment Outlook by RJB - replies: 0
h 401k to Roth IRA Conversion and Tax Question by wklose99 - replies: 20
t Anything good on the DFA front? by eurowizard - replies: 4
h Question on holding Emergency Fund in tax advantaged account by RedTail - replies: 42
t Excel & Efficient Frontier by LHerr - replies: 11
t Rebalancing Costs by ironmanba - replies: 4
t Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Town Hall November 12, 2009 by Gekko - replies: 3
p Another Life Insurance Thread by musiclover - replies: 17
h Timing ?: Moving Cash into Tax-Advantaged Accounts by jesseatcal - replies: 4
p Growing old without kids or younger caring relatives by auntie - replies: (51)
p Victim of real estate scam- Please give advice by Ktemene - replies: 5
t Investment Fund. Firm Structure by h55nick - replies: 6
h sneaking money out of your IRA when too young by RustyShackleford - replies: 9
h Wash Sale twist by fishndoc - replies: 17
h Employee Simple IRA by wldlndfirefghtr - replies: 2
t Investors Lured Away as Brokers Battle to Keep Them by Adrian Nenu - replies: 3
l H1N1 rapid test question by kakapo - replies: 5
t auction-rate securities in Vanguard Bond Funds? by bigH - replies: 1
c Phila Area Bogleheads What makes for a successful chapter? by DartThrower - replies: 26 over 30 days old
t Do Bogleheads need corporate & foreign bond funds? by Love2Golf - replies: 24
t Bonds Outperforming Socks For The Long Run by DriftingDudeSC - replies: 22
t Schwab ETFs - Looking Beyond Fees by Rick Ferri - replies: 33
l Need advice on Amsterdam half-day tour by startinglate - replies: 21
p Divorce / college funding advice... by D Newton - replies: 2
p Pets - how much would you spend at the end? by Joypog - replies: (51-88)
p Credit card switch strategy help by TenS2XS - replies: 12
t Cost of Indexing? R2000 Performance on Reconstitution Day by Derek Tinnin - replies: 10
f Important link is inoperative by Taylor Larimore - replies: 2
h Personal Defined Benefit Plan vs. Solo 401k by Culture - replies: 17
p Stop/Loss Philosophy??? by jms824 - replies: 8
p Planning to leave my job in 10 months, advice apreciated by JohnDoe2004 - replies: 34 over 30 days old
l Shopping for Car Headlights?? by jaydreb - replies: 15
t where to invest once tax deffered is maxed? by java - replies: 13
h HSA questions by ducati08 - replies: 4
p Question about Vanguard and Wells Fargo Brokerage by markh - replies: 10
h Now...choosing between a fund and an ETF... by WorkToLive - replies: 22
l Settlers of Catan by simplesimon - replies: 39 over 30 days old
p Question about mortgage overpayment... by FlyingMoose - replies: 5
h Contributing to a Roth IRA without earned income by LesterFreamon - replies: 14
p Dropping Homeowner s Insurance by inve$t0r - replies: 38
t Annual Rate of Return by JeremiahS - replies: 2
t Special Situation by DualCitizen - replies: 6
h JPMorgan paying $700M to settle SEC charges by facmit - replies: 5
h question about REIT funds by facmit - replies: 3
h TIPS question - Does Larry Swedroe really mean Zero? by BHChinook - replies: 19
p Social Security by BSTURM - replies: 4
h new to investing, need help with setting goals to move to VG by touchdowntodd - replies: 9

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