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by Snow Boarder
Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 13
Views: 4890

Re: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

Hi Everyone,

We have our Boglehead meeting tomorrow. Please come and help us restructure the meeting format to something you would find more interesting.
We'll meet in the smaller conference room which is on the right side - just pass the librarians desk but before the computer terminals.

It was suggested that the going over each step in the Boglehead Investment Philosophy was too introductory for our chapter.
I will have a list of potential discussion topics I made. ie. Tax Efficient Fund Placement. Outlook for fixed income investments. etc.
Bring 1 or 2 topics you would like to discuss at future meetings.

There are a lot of things to go over tomorrow - don't miss out.

Snowboarder
9:30am-11am
Simpsonville Library
by Snow Boarder
Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Fidelity Spartan or Vanguard plus misc. ?'s
Replies: 7
Views: 3044

Re: Fidelity Spartan or Vanguard plus misc. ?'s

I have a cash management account with Fidelity and I have been considering moving everything to Fidelity just to have it all under one roof. I did exactly this and am glad I did. Simplicity makes management that much easier. Once I moved everything over, I was going to try to recreate the target date fund using individual Spartan funds. I did this too. Here are the Fidelity ticker symbols for investor class shares: Fidelity Spartan Total Market Index Fund (FSTMX) Fidelity Spartan Global ex U.S. Index Fund (FSGUX) Fidelity Spartan U. S. Bond Index Fund (FBIDX) From WIKI: You can create a 3-fund portfolio using most investment companies Once I had enough I'd use the advantage shares for their lower fees. I did this too. Here are the ticker s...
by Snow Boarder
Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:57 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Re: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th

We had a great meeting today!
by Snow Boarder
Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:46 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Re: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th

1-Day Reminder. Tomorrow (Saturday 11/15) is the next Greenvile Metro Bogleheads meeting.
by Snow Boarder
Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:14 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Re: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th

2-Day Reminder: The next GMBH meeting is this Saturday.

See you there,
Snowboarder
by Snow Boarder
Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 13
Views: 4890

Re: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

Here is the 10-Day reminder for the next meeting of the Greenville Metro Bogleheads.

When: November 15th 2014
Where: Simpsonville Public Library Address, Directions and Telephone #
What Time: 9:30-11:30AM
Agenda for the Nov 15th Meeting

Topic: Step 1 of the BH Investment Philosophy: Develop A Workable Plan. We want this to be interactive so bring any questions or comments you have.

Please RSVP to greenvillebogleheads@gmail.com.
Snow Boarder
by Snow Boarder
Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Re: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th

Here is the 10-Day reminder for the next meeting of the Greenville Metro Bogleheads.

When: November 15th 2014
Where: Simpsonville Public Library Address, Directions and Telephone #
What Time: 9:30-11:30AM

Topic: Step 1 of the BH Investment Philosophy: Develop A Workable Plan. We want this to be interactive so bring any questions or comments you have.

See you there,
Snow Boarder
by Snow Boarder
Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Re: Oct 4th Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Postponed to Nov 15th

Snow Boarder wrote:Here are the details for the next GMBH chapter meeting.

When: Saturday, October 4, 2014
Where: Simpsonville Public Library
What Time: 9:30-11:30AM.
Please Revise Your Calendars!
The October 4th GMBH meeting has been postponed to NOVEMBER 15th.

Snow Boarder
by Snow Boarder
Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 13
Views: 4890

Re: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

Snow Boarder wrote:The next GMBH chapter meeting is on October 4th.
Same time: 9:30-11:30AM.
Same place: Simpsonville Public Library
The October 4th meeting has had to be postponed until November 15th. (NEW & IMPORTANT)
by Snow Boarder
Wed Sep 10, 2014 10:25 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Anyone moved from NY?
Replies: 43
Views: 5075

Re: Anyone moved from NY?

I live in NYC and can appreciate the hassles, crowds, intensity that others take issue with. But, I also feel as if I enjoy and take advantage of the city's offerings: concerts, museums, other cultural offerings, convenience of being able to walk to places or take public transportation and not having to deal with getting around by car (cost, parking, insurance, etc.). For people who have left NY, do you miss those things? That's what I wonder about, if I were to leave. Or, if you never really take advantage of them I could see how living in NY might not seem worth the effort. Edit: to stick with NY focus of OP Living in NYC is one thing. If I'm correct, the OP is asking about moving from Long Island, which is another question altogether (t...
by Snow Boarder
Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:40 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Anyone moved from NY?
Replies: 43
Views: 5075

Re: Anyone moved from NY?

I lived on LI for 25 years. I moved out of state for a job after college. I always thought the world stopped at the GW Bridge. My sheltered attitude was "Jersey! What do I want to go to Jersey for? I've got everything I want right here". Boy, was I wrong. I have lived in Michigan, Germany, England and Baltimore. Now I live in South Carolina - where there are tons of New York retirees. You can own a new 3,500 sf home for the price of a shack on LI.
Once you leave you will never look back.
My $.02
by Snow Boarder
Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Re: Greenville Metro Bogleheads Meeting - October 4, 2014

Bumping this for more visibility.

If this post interests you then be sure to check out the Greenville Bogleheads Master Thread.
by Snow Boarder
Sat Sep 06, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Budget breakers
Replies: 37
Views: 4283

Re: Budget breakers

Insurance costs and medical costs are beyond one's control. Do not seek perfection, rather saving, loving, and living. Focus on ends- feeling of security, ability to share, aligning expenditures with values rather than means. I know someone who is grappling with financing IVF. It is safe to say that IVF is a pretty big / unexpected variable expense and was not part of her budget. What to some appears to be a tough choice (kids vs. biting into the savings rate or selling some TSM etc) others will see as a no brainer (a course correction to their Investment Policy Statement IPS). Life issues like these really make you confront head-on what is important to you. You don't need us to help you cut the trival cost from your life. You find a super...
by Snow Boarder
Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:14 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Where can I go to get a signature guarantee or Medallion sig
Replies: 40
Views: 146806

Re: Where can I go to get a signature guarantee or Medallion

I need to add my online only bank account to my Treasury Direct account. In order to do this, I need either a signature guaranteed stamp or a medallion stamp. I have a bank account with Bank of America, but I called my local branch, and according to him, no branches do Medallion signatures. I don't have any other accounts with physical locations. What are my options? I think Fidelity branches can do this as well. At least I always go in there when I need a Medallion guarantee for their paperwork. Not sure if they would do it for other things / you're not a customer. I just called Fidelity Customer Service to find out. In addition to the Medallion signiture ryman554 gets there, they will also provide a notary signature and a signature guara...
by Snow Boarder
Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 13
Views: 4890

Re: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

The next GMBH chapter meeting is on October 4th. Same time: 9:30-11:30AM. Same place: Simpsonville Public Library At our next 10 meetings, the first discussion topic will be a step of the Boglehead Investment Philosophy and the second will be a supporting actionable topic. For example. Having a budget is the cornerstone of Step 1 - Develop a Workable Plan. Agenda. 9:30 - 9:45 Tips & Traps - from your experiences. 9:45 - 10:15 Step 1: Develop A Workable Plan. (Read about it in Wiki) 10:15 - 10:45 Budgeting Styles. (Read about it in WIKI) 10:45 - 11:15 Navigating Bogleheads.org - including the GMBH Master Thread. 11:15 - 11:30 Designate Discussion Leaders & Topics for next meeting. Please RSVP by PM or send an email to greenvillebogl...
by Snow Boarder
Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: Forum Issues and Administration
Topic: Suggestion: A 'Best Of Bogleheads Posts' Sub-Forum
Replies: 12
Views: 6703

Re: Suggestion: A 'Best Of Bogleheads Posts' Sub-Forum

harikaried wrote:
bradypas wrote:I tried sorting by replies, thinking that might get me to the best posts
You can sort by view count within each forum that have posts from within a year.
How do you sort by view count? When I hover over the word View or replies it does not reorder the list. Is there a sort button somewhere I am overlooking?
by Snow Boarder
Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Help Collecting Useful Threads for A New Boglehead
Replies: 13
Views: 1303

Re: Help Collecting Useful Threads for A New Boglehead

LadyGeek wrote:I recommend organizing Post #1 to hold everything. Perhaps a "top 10" forum threads in a suggested reading order. Then, a book list. (This is just a suggestion.)
I am taking LadyGeeks suggestion and making a Top 3 Links/Threads list and a Top 3 Books list. The lists are edited-in at the bottom of the 1st post.

I am looking for 1 more thread/link you feel a new 20 something investor should read - then the list will be complete.
Snow Boarder
by Snow Boarder
Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Help Collecting Useful Threads for A New Boglehead
Replies: 13
Views: 1303

Re: Help Collecting Useful Threads for A New Boglehead

epictetus wrote:that still seems like a pretty big list.
I am doing it again, aren't I. Too Much Information all at once.
epictetus wrote: Maybe just one link to a thread from here that talks about BH principles? And then if he is interested he can search the site more on his own.
That is what I am trying to do - get him to surf the site for himself or at least have been introduced to the site.
So now which thread(s) to send him. Maybe just the Boglehead Investment Philosophy - Video Format
by Snow Boarder
Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Help Collecting Useful Threads for A New Boglehead
Replies: 13
Views: 1303

Re: Help Collecting Useful Threads for A New Boglehead

Hi Falliable! Good question to ask. He was definately appreciative for the gesture but there are a lot of new factors in his life right now so he is still getting acclimated. (ie Moved 300 miles from home for 1st job as an engineer at an S&P500 company, Finding a place to live, Learning the area etc). I should have been more cognizant of his situation. I did not rename the posts so what I sent him looked liked 40 lines of alpha-numeric code under the heading of ~ Examples of Other New College Graduates . http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=126215&p=1883085&hilit=new+college+grad+engineer#p1883085 http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=142988&p=2140543&hilit=new+college+grad#p2140543 T...
by Snow Boarder
Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:46 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Help Collecting Useful Threads for A New Boglehead
Replies: 13
Views: 1303

Help Collecting Useful Threads for A New Boglehead

I will start by saying I did a lot of looking at existing threads before I decided to make this post. I am making a "package of threads" to give to my nephew, a new college grad, as I introduce him to bogleheads.org. This post is to ask the BH community for threads they would like new comers to be familiar or they feel will be beneficial to a new investor. This will be my second introductory try with him. The first one failed due to a poor execution strategy on my part as I "Gave Him A Fish". Since we live 800 miles apart I did all the search engine work and made him a list of every "New College Grad" post I could find (~40 of them) then hyperlinked them to a file and emailed them to him . I am sure I over whel...
by Snow Boarder
Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:43 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Greenville (SC) BHs Mtg - Nov 15th

Here are the details for the next GMBH chapter meeting. When: November 15th 2014 Where: Simpsonville Public Library Address, Directions and Telephone # What Time: 9:30-11:30AM Last meeting was an overview of the 10 step Boglehead Investment Philosophy. At our next 10 meetings, the first discussion topic will be 1-step of the philosophy and the second will be a supporting actionable topic. For example. Having a budget is the cornerstone of Step 1 - Develop a Workable Plan. Agenda. 9:30 - 9:45 Tips & Traps - from your experiences. 9:45 - 10:15 Step 1: Develop A Workable Plan. 10:15 - 10:45 Budgeting Styles. 10:45 - 11:15 Navigating Bogleheads.org - including the GMBH Master Thread. 11:15 - 11:30 Designate Discussion Leaders & Topics f...
by Snow Boarder
Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: 2nd Meeting 7/26 - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 11
Views: 1931

Re: 2nd Meeting 7/26 - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

We had a really good meeting that day.
by Snow Boarder
Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:32 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Master Thread for each Chapter to post meeting announcements
Replies: 23
Views: 6431

Re: Master Thread for each Chapter to post meeting announcem

Greenville, South Carolina now has a master thread: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads. LadyGeek has already added it to wiki: Bogleheads Local Chapters
by Snow Boarder
Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 13
Views: 4890

Re: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

August 23, 2014. The topic this month is the Boglehead Investment Philosophy (BIP). What better place to start off then a discussion of the 10 core principles of the Boglehead style of investing. We chose to have only 1 topic this month since we are expecting it to create so much discussion(Q&A). All of the material was taken from bogleheads.org so you know it is authentic. Rich K. will lead the discussion and will have a powerpoint slide show. I encourage you to review the 10 core Principles B4 the meeting. The 10 Core Principles of the BIP. 1 Develop a workable plan 2 Invest early and often 3 Never bear too much or too little risk 4 Diversify 5 Never try to time the market 6 Use index funds when possible 7 Keep costs low 8 Minimize t...
by Snow Boarder
Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 13
Views: 4890

Re: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

The master thread is intended to be an information thread for the chapter members to keep on top of the goings on here at GMBH. A successful master thread will have a high number of views and a moderate number of posts (mtg feedback) indicating that people come here for the information . I will create links to individual mtg threads where you are encouraged to post any comments you want (Y/N attendance, discussion topic suggestions, other questions etc). The nice thing is you will be able to access the current (and all past) meeting threads from the list of links below so everything about GMBH can be accessed through this particular post. To best use the master thread, subscribe to the thread and then adjust your settings to receive email n...
by Snow Boarder
Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 13
Views: 4890

Re: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

Future GMBH Meeting Dates.
To make it easy, you will always find the dates for future GMBH meetings on the second post of this thread.
The library lets me schedule the conference room up to 3 months in the future.
As the new dates are known I will add/edit them to this post.

Also, a post will be added to this thread for each meeting to outline the topic we will be discussing.
The next GMBH 2015 meeting is:
January 24th.
by Snow Boarder
Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 13
Views: 4890

Master Thread - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

Welcome to the Greenville Metro Bogleheads Master Thread. Greenville Metro covers Upstate & Central South Carolina, Western North Carolina and even some of Eastern Georgia. All Bogleheads (new and mature) are welcome so feel free to bring along with you your spouse/friend/coworker. GMBH is a relatively new but very active chapter and we keep growing month after month. If you want to be on our mailing list, send a request to greenvillebogleheads@gmail.com. Also, you can subscribe to this topic by making a post on this thread or clicking the words "Subscribe Topic" at the bottom of this thread. Everyone is encouraged to watch 10 short videos (~4 minute each) on the Boglehead Investment Philosophy as our meetings usually tie into...
by Snow Boarder
Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Which is King: Income Stream or $ Invested
Replies: 52
Views: 6417

Re: Which is King: Income Stream or $ Invested

$4mil in CDs. I don't trust income stream things - insurance companies go bellyup, pensions get reduced. You realize that banks go out of business right? You keep your money in non-FDIC insured banks? We're talking about $4 Million, were you planning to use 16 separate banks? Fidelity has a pretty cool feature on there website to create CD ladders. You can get your CDs through them and hold them all in your brokerage account. They will do all the work of splitting your money up into 16 banks ($4 Million in this case) so your money is all FDIC insured. Granted the interest rated is a few basis points lower then the best one you will find on bankrate.com etc but it sure beats managing 16 different banks. And to answer the question, I would t...
by Snow Boarder
Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Do Bogleheads Feel Wealthier?
Replies: 57
Views: 6358

Re: Do Bogleheads Feel Wealthier?

sdsailing wrote: I try not to compare, as this is the root of both envy and pride.
+1. Money does not make you happy. Money gives you options and options make you happy. Wealth is measured in more ways then $.
Your health, your family and things you have been fortunate enough to experience in life (the birth of a child) to name a few.
by Snow Boarder
Sat Jul 26, 2014 7:11 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Anyone use Fido as your bank?
Replies: 11
Views: 2551

Re: Anyone use Fido as your bank?

I love my Cash Management Account at Fidelity. I was hesitant to transition to it from a brick & mortar bank but I have no regrets.
by Snow Boarder
Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: 2nd Meeting 7/26 - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 11
Views: 1931

Re: 2nd Greenville Metro Bogleheads Meeting - July 26th

Reminder: The 2nd GMBH meeting is tomorrow.

It will be in the Simpsonville Library, same as last time, but in a different room - the bigger conference room.

About 10 feet after you enter the library (you are in the library foyer) turn right and enter the conference room. It is adjacent to the restrooms.

If you pass the sliding doors with the metal detectors then you went to far.

See you tomorrow,
Snow Boarder
by Snow Boarder
Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: 2nd Meeting 7/26 - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 11
Views: 1931

Re: 2nd Greenville Metro Bogleheads Meeting - July 26th

Hello Bogleheads,

This is a 4 day reminder of the 2nd GMBH meeting. See above for meeting details.

It was supposed to be a 1 week reminder but I forgot to send it out. Sort of ironic isn't it.
by Snow Boarder
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: 2nd Meeting 7/26 - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 11
Views: 1931

Re: 2nd Greenville Metro Bogleheads Meeting - July 26th

Hello GMBH, Here is your 2 week reminder for our 2nd Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) meeting on July 26, 2014. Place: Simpsonville Public Library Date: Saturday July 26th, 2014 Time: 9:30am - 11am (90 minutes). Phone: (864) 963-9031 Agenda. 9:30 - 9:35 Introductions (Names, Vocations etc). 9:35 - 9:45 Tips, Tricks or Traps - from your experiences. 9:45 - 10:15 1st Topic: Emergency Funds. 10:15 - 10:45 2nd Topic: Your Favorite Book. 10:45 - 11:00 Choose 2 topics / designate Discussion Leaders & schedule next meeting. I made 2 permanent changes to our agenda based on feedback from the GMBH kick-off meeting. 1) Football season is coming up so we will meet 1 hour earlier. The start time will be 9:30AM so people can get home and watch the...
by Snow Boarder
Mon Jun 30, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Suggestions for teaching new MDs about finance?
Replies: 39
Views: 4584

Re: Suggestions for teaching new MDs about finance?

Send me an email and I will send you the Total Financial Planning powerpoint file that I made when I was the Detroit Metro Bogleheads chapter coordinator.
by Snow Boarder
Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: 2nd Meeting 7/26 - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 11
Views: 1931

Re: 2nd Greenville Metro Bogleheads Meeting - July 26th

Good News. This week 2 more Bogleheads asked to be added to the GMBH email list. To get on our distribution list send me an email at greenvillebogleheads@gmail.com.

A special thanks goes out to rakornacki1, gillisjp, loudoungent for your feedback on our 1st meeting. We have big plans for our 2nd one on July 26th so don't miss out. To make sure I have enough seats at the 2nd meeting post an RSVP here or send me an email.

Snow Boarder
by Snow Boarder
Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:12 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: An Accurate Finance Article on Yahoo
Replies: 2
Views: 766

An Accurate Finance Article on Yahoo

A good article posted on Yahoo about the negative impact that fees and the positive impact low cost index funds have on your portfolio. Most bogleheads could have written the article themselves so the content is not the impressive part. The most impressive part about the article is that they posted it on their homepage, a high traffic location, for non-bogleheads to see. Most articles like this are tucked away in Yahoo-Finance somewhere.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-fees-ki ... 25497.html
by Snow Boarder
Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: 2nd Meeting 7/26 - Greenville Metro Bogleheads
Replies: 11
Views: 1931

2nd Meeting 7/26 - Greenville Metro Bogleheads

8 people attended the 1st GMBH Chapter meeting at the Simpsonville Public Library this weekend. We had such a good turn-out that we maxed out the conference room I reserved. Since new people are contacting me each week wanting to join GMBH I reserved a much larger room for our 2nd meeting. Thanks to everyone for making our kick-off meeting so successful. You are more than welcome to bring your spouse/friend/coworker/neighbor etc but it is really important that you send me an RSVP with the # of people in your group so I can make sure there are enough seats. Send your RSVP to: greenvillebogleheads@gmail.com. There was a really good mix of investors (novice as well as tenured). Everyone's point in their investment journey will be different bu...
by Snow Boarder
Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:08 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) - 1st Meeting - June 21st
Replies: 10
Views: 1504

Re: Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) - 1st Meeting - June

Hi Bogleheads,

Just a 3-day reminder that the 1st Greenville Metro Bogleheads meeting is this Saturday at the Simpsonville Public Library at 10:30 am.

We have a conference room reserved. As you walk in it is on the right side just past the book check-out counter.

See you there,
Snow Boarder
by Snow Boarder
Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:51 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) - 1st Meeting - June 21st
Replies: 10
Views: 1504

Re: Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) - 1st Meeting - June

The 1st GMBH chapter meeting is just 1 week away and everyone is welcome.

We are meeting on Saturday June 21 between 10:30 A.M. - 12 Noon (90 minutes) in the Simpsonville Public Library.

For this meeting you can expect:
- Introductions
- Explain planned meeting format
- Exchange level of experience
- Express what you want to get out this chapter
- Bring your Topic suggestions for the 2nd meeting
- Next meeting date.

Here is a map to the library for those of you not familiar with the area.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Simps ... 85b1e23ac4

See you there,
Snow Boarder
by Snow Boarder
Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) - 1st Meeting - June 21st
Replies: 10
Views: 1504

Re: Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) - 1st Meeting - June

Here is your 2 week reminder for the 1st Greenville Metro Bogleheads meeting. Remember everyone is welcome but please make a post here saying you're coming. If you would like to be on the email notification list please send an email to greenvillebogleheads@gmail.com.

Place: Simpsonville Public Library.
Day: Saturday, June 21, 2014
Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12 Noon (90 minutes).
Agenda: Really Flexible (agenda additions are welcomed)

Remember, the last thing that we do at all our meeting is to pick the topic and the date of our next meeting so please bring topic suggestions.

See you there,
Snow Boarder
by Snow Boarder
Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Gutter Strainer - Is this worth it?
Replies: 14
Views: 5357

Re: Gutter Strainer - Is this worth it?

BIGal wrote:...make the investment on a good system and you will not regret it.
+1
I made the investment in the ice breaker version of this for the ice dams in the MI winters. The product name is gutter glove.
I am very satisfied. Look at http://www.gutterglove.com/ Pricier then the Costco style but worth it.
by Snow Boarder
Wed May 07, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) - 1st Meeting - June 21st
Replies: 10
Views: 1504

Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) - 1st Meeting - June 21st

Mark your calendars... The first meeting the Greenville Metro Bogleheads will be in 6 weeks on Saturday, June 21st in the Simpsonville Public Library . Already 10 people have contacted me about GMBH since the post announcing the new chapter. Whether you contacted me or not, all are welcome to join us. If you plan on attending I would appreciate it if you make a reply post here saying so. To get on the GMBH email list send a note to greenvillebogleheads@gmail.com Place: Simpsonville Public Library. Day: Saturday, June 21, 2014 Time: 10:30 A.M. - 12 Noon (90 minutes). Agenda: Really Flexible (agenda additions are welcomed) 1. Introductions. * Name. * Level of investing experience. * How far you traveled to get to the meeting. * Your Investmen...
by Snow Boarder
Sun May 04, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville Metro Bogleheads Chapter Established
Replies: 4
Views: 884

Re: Greenville Metro Bogleheads Chapter Established

I have had a lot of positive feedback already both by pm and email. If you want to be on our email list send a note to greenvillebogleheads@gmail.com.

I can see it already that GMBH will develop into a strong local chapter.
by Snow Boarder
Tue Apr 29, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Greenville Metro Bogleheads Chapter Established
Replies: 4
Views: 884

Greenville Metro Bogleheads Chapter Established

Good News Everyone! The Greenville Metro Bogleheads (GMBH) chapter has been established. This will be in Greenville, South Carolina - not to be confused with the 31 other Greenvilles in the USA. Mel Lindauer has added us to google maps and we are officially known as chapter #56. GMBH will support the whole upstate area (Greenville, Clemson, Anderson, Spartanburg, Columbia etc) but I would not be surprised at all if we have visitors from North Carolina/Georgia too. This will be more then just a quarterly email list. When we get fully running it will be like a quarterly Bogleheads Conference (right here in SC) where you can meet people, share experiences, ask questions or just listen. People want this and you will be amazed how far they will ...
by Snow Boarder
Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: How fast to contribute 403b
Replies: 4
Views: 494

Re: How fast to contribute 403b

Steady wrote:they said they did this so after it was maxxed they were done contributing and that made their take home pay more.
Technically it does but it also puts constraints on your cashflow for current operating expenses like food. Save for the future but don't kill the present.
by Snow Boarder
Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Young doctor, taking over my own investments...
Replies: 24
Views: 4721

Re: young doctor, taking over my own investments...

jimkinny wrote:You might be interested in the linked site. The White coat Investor is a doc who goes by emergdoc (or close) on this site and started his own blog and recently has had a book published.

http://whitecoatinvestor.com/
+1
by Snow Boarder
Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: How fast to contribute 403b
Replies: 4
Views: 494

Re: How fast to contribute 403b

How stable is your job? If you risk losing the 403b pack it fast. Other wise slow and steady is just fine.
by Snow Boarder
Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Buying a House without a Real Estate Agent
Replies: 29
Views: 4844

Re: Buying a House without a Real Estate Agent

I bought my 1st house in 1999 FSBO. I knew very little about how real estate agent fees worked and thought I was doing the right thing and would prevail financially. I just bought my 2nd home 6 months ago and I used a realtor. When buying I would use a realtor. In SC, the seller pays both the buyers agent (3%) and the sellers agent (3%). Buyer pays neither realtor so unless you tell the seller to knock 3% of the sale price since you are not using an agent then you are not making a financial gains. However the seller has the potential to save 6%. Buyers agent will also come up with a form repair list to help negotiate the repairs from the inspection. Beware of the the buyer helping negotiate the sale price. That is dependant on the integrity...
by Snow Boarder
Sat Jun 22, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: High Income Earner in Need of a Financial Plan!!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2555

Re: High Income Earner in Need of a Financial Plan!!!!!

Hello Flip Flop Living. Thank you for your response. Hello Snowboarder: Good luck helping your friend. All of us have friends that we would like to to help out a bit... Which is precisely why I wanted to have independent BH opinions rather then just express my own, which could be potentially looked at as a bias opinion. Something doesn't quite add up in the numbers income of 40 to 50k a month and expenses are only 20k a month. I am using $42k/month as the Gross Income and the $20k are the fixed expenses only. There are other plans outside of a SEP or in lieu of that would allow greater contributions. Please, please, please do tell me what allows greater contributions then the SEP…… For the 200k in the SEP start investing now. "When the...