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by stemikger
Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:01 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Allocation for Those Late to the Party
Replies: 76
Views: 5663

Re: Allocation for Those Late to the Party

thatbrian wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2019 6:09 pm Newly minted Boglehead here. Just got converted today. (Thanks to Taylor: The Bogleheads' Guide to the Three-Fund Portfolio)

Here's my issue: I am 54, have 10k in an IRA — that's it, unfortunately. So. . . I need to play catchup.

If I allocate 54% in bonds, I fear I'll never make any headway. If I don't, I fear I'll risk too much.

Do I do the book move, or do I allocate more like 80% in stocks?
I would go 100% in stocks (Total Stock Market Index). At this point, there is not a large amount in there. Once you reach around 100K, maybe 80/20 and leave it there until retirement. When you hit retirement, stay at 60/40 or a Target Date or Lifestyle Fund.
by stemikger
Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Tattoos and Bogleheads
Replies: 180
Views: 15252

Re: Tattoos and Bogleheads

surfstar wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2019 4:09 pm I was never cool enough to get a tatoo.
Now everyone has them and its more anti-mainstream to not have one - LOL
Neither was I which is why I got Mickey Mouse and a cute little Parrot. Most of my friends at that time were getting really macho and evil looking stuff which of course they regretted. I was the smart one, I still love mine.
by stemikger
Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:32 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Tattoos and Bogleheads
Replies: 180
Views: 15252

Re: Tattoos and Bogleheads

dm200 wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2019 11:46 am I often wonder whether folks later regret getting tattoos.

Will the now very attractive, 21 year old young woman with large tattoo on her shoulder, back, etc. feel the same when she is 41 or 51?
I know a lot of people that get their first tattoo in their 50s. I don't think getting older should be a reason to regret tattoos. Unless you get something inappropriate which is bad no matter what age.
by stemikger
Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Tattoos and Bogleheads
Replies: 180
Views: 15252

Re: Tattoos and Bogleheads

researcher wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:38 am
stemikger wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:39 pm I have two. I never regretted either one of them.
One is the parrot from The Enchanted Tikki Room in Disney World...
Out of curiosity, what special meaning does a parrot from the Enchanted Tikki Room at Disney World hold for you?
It was my first trip to Disney World and it reminds me of spending time with my family as a child. We all loved the show and talked about it all day.
by stemikger
Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Why take the risk with equities?
Replies: 122
Views: 11114

Re: Why take the risk with equities?

As Jack Bogle said you are going to have a very long and hard investing lifetime.
by stemikger
Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: 60/40 now or closer to retirement?
Replies: 32
Views: 5452

Re: 60/40 now or closer to retirement?

I plan on working ten more years and I'm 60/40 and plan to stay there for life. The main thing is it helps me ignore the crazy market fluctuations and it still grows nicely when stocks rise. I hold the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund and it stays at a constant 60/40. IMHO investing doesn't get much better.
by stemikger
Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Tattoos and Bogleheads
Replies: 180
Views: 15252

Re: Tattoos and Bogleheads

I have two. I never regretted either one of them. My first I got when I was 17 and my last I got when I was 45. I also had the one I got when I was 17 recolored. I'm 55 now and still no regrets. I think the people who have regrets get things that don't fit who they are any longer. I have a friend who had devils and skulls all over his arms when he was young and as an adult had them removed and the process was very painful. My two tattoos are still things I like so I still like seeing them. They are both Disney tattoos. One is the parrot from The Enchanted Tikki Room in Disney World and the other is Micky Mouse. If I was to get another one, it would be a portrait of my dog I lost 2 years ago. My 24 year old daughter who is a professional has...
by stemikger
Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Dave Ramsey's Advice - Evaluated with Actual Returns from His Company's 401K
Replies: 101
Views: 16997

Re: Dave Ramsey's Advice - Evaluated with Actual Returns from His Company's 401K

I like listening to the Dave Ramsey show for all the success stories. I do also like Dave at times and if he likes managed funds, so be it. Where I take issue with Dave is when he becomes bully Dave. It is not all the time, but often enough to make me scratch my head. There are times Dave has really great wisdom and is pretty deep and thoughtful but when bully Dave arrives, he can be a real jerk.
by stemikger
Sat Mar 16, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: That's enough for me in 2019
Replies: 906
Views: 138510

Re: That's enough for me in 2019

lostdog wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2019 7:59 am :oops:

Noise thread on bogleheads.org.

Time in the market is better than timing the market.

Good luck market timers.
+1000

Don't let Jack's work be in vain. Market timing doesn't work. Stick with an AA and stop looking at the silly stock market.

the stock market is a giant distraction to the business of investing!!
by stemikger
Fri Mar 15, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Peanut Butter recommendations
Replies: 84
Views: 9542

Re: Peanut Butter recommendations

I love Jif, Peter Pan and Skippy. I do not like the reduced fat Skippy at all.

I eat Peanut Butter on a daily basis and I prefer creamy over crunchy.
by stemikger
Fri Mar 15, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: The case for 100% equities
Replies: 200
Views: 19284

Re: The case for 100% equities

I could be wrong (and please forgive me if I am) but I have your name pegged as one that posts emotionally during declines in the market price of equities. If this is correct, please, for your own sake, do not tinker and keep your AA. Overthinking, especially as someone visibly impacted during volatility, is a recipe for disaster. Of course do what you need to do to help you sleep at night but don’t constantly shift directions. Great advice. As someone who changed their AA more times than I care to admit because I was emotional and an overthinker, do yourself a favor, pick the proper AA for your risk tolerance and ignore everything else and that includes a limit on how many times you visit the Bogleheads. Full disclosure I have been at 60/...
by stemikger
Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:57 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: What role do bonds play in your portfolio?
Replies: 79
Views: 10055

Re: What role do bonds play in your portfolio?

My thoughts were always to hold a balance between stocks and bonds with an understanding that bonds would offer a smoother ride and stocks will give me enough growth to outpace inflation. I own one fund which is the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund and to help me stay the course, I asked Jack himself and Mel was kind enough to include it in the question and answer session at the 2017 BH conference. It starts at 59:02.

https://vimeo.com/channels/bogleheads/241479867
by stemikger
Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: BH could you live off your SS benefit?
Replies: 140
Views: 10593

Re: BH could you live off your SS benefit?

I remember an interview with Jack Bogle talking to the Motley Fool and he said he waited to take social security at 70 and he could practically live off of what he gets. He also said his wife didn't want to take it at all.
by stemikger
Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: "You're More Internationally Diversified Than You (Probably) Realize"
Replies: 139
Views: 13797

Re: "You're More Internationally Diversified Than You (Probably) Realize"

oldzey wrote: Fri Feb 22, 2019 9:56 pm
Taylor Larimore wrote: Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:06 pm Question: If a Total U.S. Stock Market Index Fund ALREADY holds the equivalent of 40% in international stocks, Why bother holding a separate international fund?
I don't bother - works for me! :beer
Me too! I took Jack's advice years ago and now I have my entire 401k balance in the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund. I sleep like a baby and ignore the market.
by stemikger
Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Did you get spooked by the December 2018 fall and gave up on passive?
Replies: 133
Views: 11583

Re: Did you get spooked by the December 2018 fall and gave up on passive?

If you were 50/50 - you had a moderate but on the conservative side AA. Ignore the macro and focus on the micro. The micro are the underlying businesses you own in the total stock market. Over time they create value and that is all you need to know. Stop listening to all the experts and stick with a long term plan. If you got spooked at 50/50, try staying where you are and see how you feel when things get volatile again. Warren Buffett who is in favor of index funds with a high stock allocation for the know-nothing investor also has said not everyone is suited to own stocks at all. These decisions are not easy, but once you find your sweet spot (which may take some time), you can totally ignore what the market is doing and feel confident th...
by stemikger
Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: [Deleted] [Re: (NEW) WisdomTree 90/60 U.S. Balanced Fund]
Replies: 652
Views: 85782

Re: (NEW) WisdomTree 90/60 U.S. Balanced Fund

Posts like this make me feel so dumb!!! : (

Thank God for Jack and Vanguard's products, I don't have to understand this stuff.
by stemikger
Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Why international?
Replies: 636
Views: 55615

Re: Why international?

I like what Jack has to say about this subject in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvgptl5-Kcc
by stemikger
Thu Feb 07, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: VWELX, VWINX, or VBIAX ?
Replies: 26
Views: 8097

Re: VWELX, VWINX, or VBIAX ?

I'm all in with the balanced index fund. It is all indexed, low cost and an excellent long-term track record. It's almost like the couch potato portfolio all in one fund. Its static AA of 60/40 is perfect for the moderate investor who wants returns and a smoother ride. John Bogle was recommending this fund for many years and he choose this for the money he gifted to his Grandchildren. When it comes to index funds or managed funds, I rather be in index funds, even if the managed funds are low cost from Vanguard.
by stemikger
Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:50 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What would your housing preference be with 4 kids?
Replies: 41
Views: 4523

Re: What would your housing preference be with 4 kids?

My wife is one of four (all close in age). She always said the best times of her life was when the lived in a small Brooklyn Apartment. She doesn't have the same memories when they moved to a big home. She still misses that tiny apartment.

The size of the home is not what matters to kids, it's how functional or dysfunctional the home is and if love is the major factor in said home, so do what works for your income and you will have less stress.
by stemikger
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:59 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: We won the game, went to 50/50, but it just doesn't feel right
Replies: 108
Views: 15093

Re: We won the game, went to 50/50, but it just doesn't feel right

You could always do the bucket approach and have part of your portfolio more aggressive. Just a thought.
by stemikger
Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What is the best all-inclusive resort you have ever visited?
Replies: 79
Views: 16177

Re: What is the best all-inclusive resort you have ever visited?

I love the Woodloch Pines Resort in Hawley, PA. It is expensive, but really nice. It always wins top resort in Forbes Magazine every year. However, I get it for free because my brother-in-law owns a time share there.
by stemikger
Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Marketwatch - If everyone invested like John Bogle, markets couldn’t work right
Replies: 54
Views: 5268

Re: Marketwatch - If everyone invested like John Bogle, markets couldn’t work right

I don't think any of us alive today have to worry about this scenario.
by stemikger
Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Investing in only 3 target funds just seems.... strange.
Replies: 13
Views: 2232

Re: Investing in only 3 target funds just seems.... strange.

Always choose simplicity. Jack has taught this his entire life, don't let him down. He devoted his life up until his last days with his message so all our lives could be easier not harder when it comes to investing.

I for one might be one of those who took it to the extreme, but it is what keeps me staying the course. I have my entire portfolio in one fund. The Vanguard Balanced Index Fund. Jack also loved this fund and he directly answered my question at the second to last BH meeting. He said nothing is wrong with having everything in that fund. That's all I needed to hear to stay the course.

When it comes to investing, complexity is not the answer.
by stemikger
Mon Jan 21, 2019 2:09 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Tributes to Jack Bogle
Replies: 266
Views: 42601

Re: Tributes to Jack Bogle

His quotes are so well know, like Stay the Course and Press on Regardless. Those two are my personal favorites. Below is what I read when I feel my self straying from said course. The simplest of all approaches is to invest solely in a single balanced market index fund -- just one fund. And it works. Such a fund offers a broadly diversified middle-of-the-road investment program for a typical conservative investor who is investing about 60 percent of assets in stocks and 40 percent in bonds. This portfolio is entirely "indexed" - that is, its stocks and bonds are not actively managed, but simply represent a broad cross-section of the entire U.S. stock and bond market. Over the past half-century, such a fund would have captured 98 p...
by stemikger
Mon Dec 24, 2018 7:21 am
Forum: Non-US Investing
Topic: Asset allocation
Replies: 13
Views: 2109

Re: Asset allocation

I think it is fine. 60/40 is the sweet spot for many. Mine too!! Oh and it has Jack Bogle's blessing also!!
by stemikger
Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:30 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: "Masters in Counseling" vs. "Masters in Social Work" (Massachusetts)
Replies: 21
Views: 2900

Re: "Masters in Counseling" vs. "Masters in Social Work" (Massachusetts)

My daughter wants to go to grad school to become a therapist, and she's explaining to me that she has two degree options: Masters in Counseling and Masters in Social Work. We live in Massachusetts, and she wants to live and work here after graduation. She is leaning toward the Masters in Counseling, which is the only degree granted by a one particular grad school in the Boston area. I'm reluctant to name the school in this post (but will disclose in a direct message). Not sure why, just my instinct. I am completely unfamiliar with these degrees and this profession, and I'm having a difficult time advising her. If anyone here can help me understand and compare these degrees, so I can advise her more effectively, it would be much appreciated...
by stemikger
Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Current allocation is 100% stocks- any good reason to change?
Replies: 71
Views: 7387

Re: Current allocation is 100% stocks- any good reason to change?

I didn't read the other replies yet, but adding 10% in bonds will not be a deal breaker and maybe help you sleep better. After 25 years of investing for retirement, it took me a long time to stop second guessing myself and pick an AA and stay with it. For what it's worth John Bogle has said never all in or all out of the market. So again, at your age having 100% or 90% in bonds is reasonable, but only you know how you react when we have extreme volatility or when the market is doing great and greed might set in. Good Luck! I'm 53 turning 54 in June and I have been holding the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund and I finally found my sweet spot where I don't think about the market or look at my portfolio. I wish you the same! P.S. The Vanguard Bal...
by stemikger
Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: suggest 50/50 portfolio
Replies: 28
Views: 6487

Re: suggest 50/50 portfolio

I'm 53 and will turn 54 in June and I'm all in the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund for life. Don't even have to look at it during these trying times because Vanguard does the rebalancing for me.
by stemikger
Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:15 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: All the "should I be 100% stocks" threads over the last year.
Replies: 185
Views: 19720

Re: All the "should I be 100% stocks" threads over the last year.

If you are inclined to be 100% stocks the market dropping should not matter. Having said that, there are some people who should not invest in stocks because they can't handle the volatility. However, if you are a real investor and don't care about what happens in the short term, you will be rewarded holding 100% stocks.

For the record I am a 60/40 guy because it enables me to look at these big drops with the proper perspective and stay the course. For those of you who are not there yet, stop looking at the market and stop looking at your portfolio. Ten years from now, you will not even notice what the market did today.
by stemikger
Fri Dec 21, 2018 6:55 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: When did the musicians on the titanic realize their fate?
Replies: 132
Views: 13433

Re: When did the musicians on the titanic realize their fate?

I'm proud that I let myself learn and now consider myself a seasoned index investor which is why I have the proper temperament and asset allocation in place to just sit back and ignore the ups and downs of the market. If it ever gets as bad as you alluded to, it will not matter if you have stocks or bonds, it will be canned food and ammo. So, I'm just enjoying the way I am behaving and as Jack says don't just do something stand there!!
by stemikger
Wed Dec 19, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Why did you decide to change your asset allocation?
Replies: 45
Views: 3376

Re: Why did you decide to change your asset allocation?

I jumped around for a while and finally got sick of doing that, it was driving me crazy. I settled for the one fund portfolio and put it all in the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund. The main reason I went that route because my wife doesn't really show any interest in this stuff and if I predecease her, I want her to not have to worry about doing anything other than taking out the money when she needs it.

The Vanguard Balanced Index does all the work for you, in fact, I don't even look at it and 60/40 passes the sleep test for me.
by stemikger
Sat Dec 15, 2018 7:35 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Obamacare (ACA) Ruled Unconstitutional by Texas Federal Court
Replies: 190
Views: 18600

Re: OBAMACARE RULED ILLEGAL BY TEXAS COURT

This is unfortunate I know several people that use Obamacare in New York and they like it. I believe there is a big push in New York to move to single payer also.
by stemikger
Tue Nov 27, 2018 11:19 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: What is your allocation to U.S. and International?
Replies: 241
Views: 34470

Re: What is your allocation to U.S. and International?

Balanced Index Fund
0% international
by stemikger
Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Do I need an Amazon Echo??.....
Replies: 82
Views: 10818

Re: Do I need an Amazon Echo??.....

harrington wrote: Wed Sep 06, 2017 3:49 pm QVC is selling the full size Amazon Echo for $74.95 and free shipping. That's an amazing price but do I need one?
The short answer is no, but here is what I have experienced. I have 3 in my house and the more you use it, the more you realize what a great addition to your house it is. Just for the music alone, it is worth it, but there are so many things I rely on it for and at this point I would miss it if it was not here. I think the Echo is will worth the price and I love mine.

I use it for an alarm
Spelling questions, general questions, directions, weather, traffic, math problems, jokes, radio shows I don't get on the radio, podcasts, audible books, games and so much more.
by stemikger
Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: If riskier than US, why doesn't international outperform?
Replies: 245
Views: 21847

Re: If riskier than US, why doesn't international outperform?

I guess Jack was onto something. I don't hold international, however, I advised my 23 year old daughter to simply put it all the Vanguard Target Date Fund which was one of her 401k options. She has many years to invest, so I don't know what the future will look like that far out, so for her I think it is better to diversify as much as possible.

I'm 54 and my wife is 58 and I will stick with the Balanced Index Fund until judgment day and so far not adding international has worked out handsomely.
by stemikger
Wed Nov 14, 2018 5:13 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: why so few 50/50 balanced funds?
Replies: 21
Views: 4430

Re: why so few 50/50 balanced funds?

The difference between 60/40 and 50/50 doesn't amount to a hill of beans Not in this crazy world. It may be a huge psychological difference, but having 10% more in stocks in your portfolio will not make a difference in returns if you are a long term investor. Now if you said you want to hold 90/10 your statement would make more sense. You were (perhaps unintentionally) quoting Rick (Humphrey Bogart) in Casablanca (1942). I just supplied a few more words of the quote. Full quote, Bogart to Ingrid Bergman: "Ilsa, I'm no good at being noble, but it doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world." LOL. Oh sorry for being slow on the uptake. I was scratching my hea...
by stemikger
Wed Nov 14, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: I can't take this anymore=) I'm selling stocks and buying bonds!
Replies: 132
Views: 25834

Re: I can't take this anymore=) I'm selling stocks and buying bonds!

If there is one message I want you to listen to it's this. I said STAY THE COURSE thousands of times and I meant it every time. ~ John Bogle
by stemikger
Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:38 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: why so few 50/50 balanced funds?
Replies: 21
Views: 4430

Re: why so few 50/50 balanced funds?

bertilak wrote: Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:44 am
stemikger wrote: Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:15 pm The difference between 60/40 and 50/50 doesn't amount to a hill of beans
Not in this crazy world.
It may be a huge psychological difference, but having 10% more in stocks in your portfolio will not make a difference in returns if you are a long term investor. Now if you said you want to hold 90/10 your statement would make more sense.
by stemikger
Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Are you all staying the course?
Replies: 114
Views: 10750

Re: Are you all staying the course?

Yep. Haven't even looked at my one fund portfolio. All in the balanced index.
by stemikger
Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:15 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: why so few 50/50 balanced funds?
Replies: 21
Views: 4430

Re: why so few 50/50 balanced funds?

The difference between 60/40 and 50/50 doesn't amount to a hill of beans
by stemikger
Mon Nov 12, 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: What's everyone currently in?
Replies: 93
Views: 11092

Re: What's everyone currently in?

All in the vanguard balanced index fund. I didn't change a thing nor should I.
by stemikger
Sun Nov 11, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: SWAN ETF - 10% Leaps / 90% Treasuries
Replies: 174
Views: 29850

Re: SWAN ETF - 10% Leaps / 90% Treasuries

This breaks one of the main golden rules of being a Bogehead which IMHO is Simplicity!

Forget all this and find an AA you can live with and stick with it through thick and thin!! That's as much as a SWAN portfolio you are going to get.
by stemikger
Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:15 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Stock markets not at all time highs
Replies: 19
Views: 3408

Re: Stock markets not at all time highs

All in the balanced index. All U.S. and rebalances without me
by stemikger
Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Brett Arends: Here's a simple way to beat a bear market
Replies: 38
Views: 6713

Re: Brett Arends: Here's a simple way to beat a bear market

nisiprius wrote: Fri Nov 02, 2018 12:52 pm Better strategy: "sell down to your sleeping point" and stay there. If you have just discovered that your stock allocation is too high for your risk tolerance, then cut your stock allocation. But now that you know what your risk tolerance really is, don't go back to having more risk than you can tolerate.
Now this is a real strategy!
by stemikger
Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:50 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: 401k down 8% this month
Replies: 58
Views: 8485

Re: 401k down 8% this month

I know a lot of people don't like Jack's advice, but it works for me.

Don't Peek!

And another classic: Stop looking at the Silly Stock Market. It's a distraction to the business of Investing.
by stemikger
Wed Oct 24, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Reaction to Market
Replies: 71
Views: 9630

Re: Reaction to Market

It was a non-event. I didn't even look at my portfolio yet.

I'm all in the balanced index fund, so I let Vanguard do all the heavy lifting and rebalance to 60/40. Didn't even have to get off the couch.
by stemikger
Wed Oct 24, 2018 2:19 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Changing to higher equities allocation during a major crash?
Replies: 26
Views: 3608

Re: Changing to higher equities allocation during a major crash?

With my entire portfolio in the balanced index fund I never have to worry. I'll always be
60/40. I sleep through corrections.
by stemikger
Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: BOGLEHEADS 2018 VIDEOS
Replies: 22
Views: 5202

Re: BOGLEHEADS 2018 VIDEOS

Thank you for sharing this with us!
by stemikger
Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: You know you’re a Boglehead when. . .
Replies: 44
Views: 6770

Re: You know you’re a Boglehead when. . .

I just had to put this recent event that happened to me in my life. After 23 years at the same company, they outsourced several departments (including mine). The good news is I was hired by the outsourcing firm, but in 6 months will get a salary cut which I can live with. While most of my co-workers were angry, sad and even in tears, I was kind of happy because I was able to roll-over my 401K in the Balanced Index Fund in Vanguard. Also, thanks to living below and within my means, it wasn't a tragic event as it was for many. Can't wait to see my large 401K all in the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund (for life). Way to go, Steve. :happy Your post also buried the lede: living below and within your means. What I love about bogleheadism is what is...