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by looking
Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: $600k to invest for retiree 83 years old
Replies: 12
Views: 2197

$600k to invest for retiree 83 years old

hi all
im retired 83 years ,taxable ,live on ssd 39k years and have $600k cash to invest for income and growth

may be can help me ,guidance .suggestion

I thniking following
Money market, treasury, short term, intermediate
voo,qqq,vot,vioo,viog,vig,vrtx,vgsh,vgit

thank you for helping me
best wishes
loooking
by looking
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:24 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: buying laptop
Replies: 15
Views: 2011

buying laptop

hello BH
I'm looking to buy a laptop, what is the best way to find the reliable, best price, brand name, new trend, should I consider when buying,---eBay, outlet, Costco, best buy, refurbished, amazon, free-market so on,,., which name brand, hp, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft, Google, and apple.
by looking
Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Should we move to San Diego from east coast?
Replies: 141
Views: 16309

Re: Should we move to San Diego from east coast?

i guess FL is the best place to move and live
by looking
Sun Aug 30, 2020 12:59 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: What Experts Say about Individual Stocks vs. Mutual Funds
Replies: 66
Views: 27248

Re: What Experts Say about Individual Stocks vs. Mutual Fund

Owning Index Funds versus a portfolio of individual stocks gives you broader diversification, less transaction costs, and fewer buy/sell decisions. . Wrong, wrong and wrong again ifyoumowned I hold a portfolio of just north of 70 stocks. These were all equal weighted on purchase and my intention is to hold them forever (unless forced to sell by corporate action). The cap weighted index is heavily biased towards a handful of mega-caps which means it is actually less diversified than my portfolio. Once purchased there are no costs associated with my portfolio. After purchase I make no buy/sell decisions. My portfolio takes almost no time and is almost no bother to maintain. I do not track or research the companies after purchase. There is li...
by looking
Sun Aug 30, 2020 12:31 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Retiree Portfolio Model
Replies: 1809
Views: 548007

Re: Retiree Portfolio Model

gts1952 wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:11 pm I must be missing something, I entered our ages (64 & 59) on the setup page lines 24 & 25. I get an error when trying to enter the correct starting ages for our pensions in cells G83 thru G86 (65/60/65/65). The error message says "The starting age must be greater than or equal to your age". These starting ages are greater than our current age.
i'm a bit confused where is then model
by looking
Sun Aug 30, 2020 12:15 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Buying house without income but with assets
Replies: 16
Views: 3211

Re: Buying house without income but with assets

Gill wrote: Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:04 pm You need to show the lender you can convert assets to income. Some years ago I ran into this problem with an IRA from which I was taking no withdrawals. At the suggestion of the lender I set up an automatic withdrawal of $10,000 a month. This satisfied them that I had sufficient income after showing them proof of the arrangement. The loan was approved and I cancelled the distributions before the first occurred. Sounds crazy, but that’s what it took
Gill
i have asset in vanguard, all etfs worth 2 MI i just wonder how it playing out if i need loan
by looking
Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Thinking of buying used Lexus LX 570. Any thoughts?
Replies: 14
Views: 3759

Re: Thinking of buying used Lexus LX 570. Any thoughts?

what are the best way of buying used car
by looking
Sat Aug 29, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Large Portfolio Review - Adding Tech Sector or pay debt - QQQ, FTEC, ARKK etc?
Replies: 27
Views: 2999

Re: Large Portfolio Review - Adding Tech Sector or pay debt - QQQ, FTEC, ARKK etc?

Currently looking for idea's on where to deploy dry powder as I am getting a little bit of a mental block at this point on what to do next. I don't know whether to pay down debt or invest as rates are low. If investing, how much? Maybe setup a 529? Just dont think i should be sitting on this much cash. Was waiting again for a drop as things are high now. I usually stay boring but would love to continue to add more Total US and Tech and have been eyeing the below. I really think Tech such as Cloud/Automation/innovation is a great buy. FTEC- https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/itot ARKK https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/arkk ARKW https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/arkw QQQ https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/qqq Age:39 - Married with 1 dependent Salary: ...
by looking
Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: what is the best way to buy insurance for home and two cars
Replies: 7
Views: 854

what is the best way to buy insurance for home and two cars

Hello BH
What is the best ways to buy insurance for my home and two cars. Maybe I should check with the consumer report.I don't know how many people believe what the consumer report says.
Should I call an online local insurance agent,or insurance broker, and online sales agent?

Allstate ,geico, progress, state farm,nationwide, online insurance broker mercury,amica,hartford,AAA,AARP, ,,so on.

My car is too old,a 1999 and 2002 Toyota camry , only drive 3 to 4k miles per year,and I may just buy liability only . I also need to know what are the pros and cons of buying liability only


Best wishes
by looking
Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Refinance Mega Thread
Replies: 12862
Views: 1277256

Re: Refinance Mega Thread

Here is my Refinance history so far . Started with 330K mortgage @ 4.5% (July 2018) - 30 year (Provident ) (paid 300/month extra in Principle ) Refinanced 322K @ 3.75% No Cost Mortgage (Feb 2019) -30 year (Caliber Homes then sold to Flagstar Bank) (Paid 500/Month extra in Principle ) Now about to close 312k @ 2.875% No Cost Mortgage ( Potentially March 2020) - 15 Year (With Caliber again but in the application itself they mentioned they intend to sell the loan as soon as its closed ). So far it seem unbelievable as within 20 months i was able to reduce >1.5% in the interest rate without spending anything on closing cost . I am still thinking whether i should have kept it 30 Year @ 3.25% and paid extra every month ?. so who is the best for ...
by looking
Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Please Help Vanguard Taxable Account Asset Allocation
Replies: 13
Views: 1326

Re: Please Help Vanguard Taxable Account Asset Allocation

Hi, I am here to try to make my asset allocation in our taxable account improved. I would like to focus on the Vanguard allocation in this taxable account here and will provide some background info/thoughts that hopefully are helpful: The reason for the post is to quickly grow, as safely as reasonably possible, a taxable (accessible) account for home purchase use and/or other necessities. I know some will say that since it is for a future home purpose should have some safety, however I think we need to be aggressive because the average home price where we live is somewhere between 1.2M to 1.6M. Am thinking about making an offer on the HOA home we are renting as soon as we can since it has more square footage and a nice backyard patio in a ...
by looking
Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Car reviews - Consumer Reports or other sources?
Replies: 51
Views: 5784

Re: Car reviews - Consumer Reports or other sources?

Wondering how you rate Consumer Reports, as arbiter of car owner satisfaction and reliability? After cheapskating to Barnes & Noble and looking at Consumer Reports Car Buying Guides, I ended up biting the bullet for monthly subscription to online Consumer Reports. Wondering how good and biased/nonbiased Consumer Reports is -- my parents considered them to be quite definitive, but I don't know if things have changed in recent times. I've been looking at buying guides for New and Used Cars. For instance, for 2017-2019 models, it appears the Toyota RAV4 models have higher reliability but the Honda CRV's have higher owner satisfaction (I know oil dilution is huge). Similarly, Mazda CX5 (and many Subaru models) have greater owner satisfacti...
by looking
Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Vanguard's Wellesley Income fund is incredible
Replies: 716
Views: 177713

Re: Vanguard's Wellesley Income fund is incredible

hoops777 wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:28 pm Now I remember :D It was VCIT and it was only from 2009.So pretty meaningless,but it did beat Wellesley by a small amount.

wellsly is bether than 500 index, I rather 500 index is bether return since inception
by looking
Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: High net worth portfolio advice
Replies: 159
Views: 41365

Re: High net worth portfolio advice

Hi fellow Bogleheads, I believe to be in a fairly unique financial situation, and I would appreciate hearing what others think. I'm looking for simple and honest financial advice, and I can't think of a better community to ask this question. I've done my best to be concise but comprehensive in describing my situation. Thank you in advance for taking the time to help. Long story short: I just sold ~10m worth of Facebook shares, which are sitting as cash in a brokerage account doing nothing. I have another ~5m worth of Facebook shares, which I'm inclined to keep for now and donate to charity later. Finally I have a couple smaller assets (as explained below), and a large tax bill for next year of ~1.5m. I'd like to start improving my asset al...
by looking
Sat Jul 11, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: High net worth portfolio advice
Replies: 159
Views: 41365

Re: High net worth portfolio advice

$14m keep 4m in fb, 5m into 500index,4m vti and 1m muni
by looking
Sat Jun 27, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: What famous investing quote reminds you of your investing style?
Replies: 150
Views: 10256

Re: What famous investing quote reminds you of your investing style?

hicabob wrote: Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:42 pm "Nobody knows nothin' " and "stay the course". Mr Bogle.
not all ways work,, stay the course
by looking
Sat Jun 27, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: Non-US Investing
Topic: [France] First time investor lazy/permanent portfolio advice
Replies: 22
Views: 3046

Re: [France] First time investor lazy/permanent portfolio advice

Please don't forget that with an Assurance Vie, you get 4600 euros of abatement per year for withdrawal (9200 euros for a couple), starting from the 8th year onwards. This means that if you handle it well, you can withdraw cash from the AV without paying anything, except the 17.2% of social taxes. This makes the AV pretty interesting but you get to choose a very good one from scratch (linxea or swiss life darjeeling) otherwise you dont have access to great ETF and you are screwed. That's a good benefit for sure. But if you have a really large portfolio, then the higher expense ratio of ETFs in an AV would make up the difference. Most AVs have a 0.6% insurer fee and a 0.10% transaction fees on ETFs both ways. So some really rough math shows...
by looking
Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Invest in a very simple portfolio of broad market index funds using an allocation you can stick with.
Replies: 14
Views: 2280

Invest in a very simple portfolio of broad market index funds using an allocation you can stick with.

Invest in a very simple portfolio of broad market index funds using an allocation you can stick with.
anyone just shows me what is it, it is like three-fund portfolios or, large, mid and small-cap ???.

thank you
by looking
Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Best cash-back credit card right now?
Replies: 204
Views: 47693

good cash reward credit card

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Hello BH

Are there any best credit cards available??, I can apply for, what about capital one planum, chase bank, and cash rewards credit card .bank of America ?///. My FICO score is 745 is it good or just ok. ??

Thank you
by looking
Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:55 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: [ETF vs. Mutual Fund and additional questions]
Replies: 65
Views: 4516

need to sell roth IRA

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Hello BH

I need to sell and cash out my Roth IRA and I’m 40
So what do I have to pay, capital gain and any penalty
Please don't ask why I need to sell, I have to have money in urgency.
Need help your input

Thank you
by looking
Mon Aug 05, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: [ETF vs. Mutual Fund and additional questions]
Replies: 65
Views: 4516

selling Roth IRA and buying home

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Hello BH

I have both Roth ira and ira account. I want to put all my ira ( sell or transfer ) into my Roth Ira
And I want to sell all . because I need money for buying home. I know i have to pay tax. And I don't know how to go about, paying tax and selling my Roth ira and if I have to tax now or at tax filing.

Any suggestion or input very much appreciated.
by looking
Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Three most important elements of investment success
Replies: 67
Views: 10556

Re: many ways to go not only indexing but just indivisual stocks

Those multimillionaires made money investing stocks, none of them invested in the index fund in the fidelity or in the vanguard, i never heard those multimillionaires made money investing index fund.
So what i'm saying many ways to go for success in investing in the stock market.
by looking
Sun Jul 07, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: used car buying
Replies: 20
Views: 2572

used car buying

Hello BH

Used car buying

I’m trying to buy a used car, what is the best way of buying used car.and how do I know
What is the right price, right time and right makers and models? Maybe some case better buying a new car. I know the time I buy a new car and drive away it depreciates 20 %, am I right ??.

Certified pre-owned care
the used car still in factory warranty ( most cover 3 years )
Buy less than 10 years old ( not always )
Reputable dealer
Kelly blue book ( pricing)
Edmond.com (pricing )
eBay
Craigslist
by looking
Thu Jul 04, 2019 5:09 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: my auto insurance went up 100%
Replies: 12
Views: 2226

my auto insurance went up 100%

I have just one auto accident in last 7 years and I got one accident 9 months ago, and it is the other guy’s fault but my insurance said it's my fault. My insurance raised 100% preimmune $ 120 to $ 240 per month. So I shopped to change insurance company and the new company sent almost the same amount quote. I believe they based on my current insurance accident.so I'm now stuck with this company. what shall I do now or even if it is my fault how my insurance raised up !00%..what is my recourse, call California insurance commissioner or sue them or what shall I do talk to an attorney. [combined this second post into the same topic - moderator prudent] what is best way shopping auto insurance policy online, independent insurance agent, broker ...
by looking
Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:54 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: [ETF vs. Mutual Fund and additional questions]
Replies: 65
Views: 4516

which is better schwab or fedelity

I’m retired and now I have VG account and want to open another account, which is better Schwab or fidelity????.

thank you
by looking
Thu Jul 04, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: the vangurd advisor sent to me
Replies: 8
Views: 2051

the vangurd advisor sent to me

Hello BH

I asked vanguard personal advisor to constructing a portfolio ( 60 /40 AA). and They sent me and I'm seriously considering buying those bond funds they recommended to me as followings ;



Short term investment grade
Intermediate-term investment grade
Total bond
Total international bond


I'm retired, all taxable and my tax bracket is very low and my time horizon is 5 to 8 years.

Any input or comment would be appreciated.

Best wishes
by looking
Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:49 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Bond portfolio YTM> 3%
Replies: 28
Views: 3829

Re: Bond portfolio YTM> 3%

just spread out, all different bonds-- total, intermediate, high yield -not just one or two bonds
by looking
Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: [ETF vs. Mutual Fund and additional questions]
Replies: 65
Views: 4516

which is better schwab or fedelity ??

I have a vangurd account now and want to open another account---which is better Schwab or fidelity ???

thank you
by looking
Sun Jun 23, 2019 7:24 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: [ETF vs. Mutual Fund and additional questions]
Replies: 65
Views: 4516

which is better schwab or fedelity ???

I have vanguard account now and like to have another one,, which is better Schwab or fidelity ???

thank you
by looking
Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: [ETF vs. Mutual Fund and additional questions]
Replies: 65
Views: 4516

which is better,fidelity or schwab ??

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hello BH

I have vanguard account and want to open another account, . which is better fidelity or Schwab ??

best wishes

looking
by looking
Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Cancel collision coverage on older car?
Replies: 79
Views: 7687

Re: Cancel collision coverage on older car?

miamivice wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:52 am Most financial-type people suggest this as far as insurance: Can you afford the cost of replacing the vehicle, or can you afford to go without the vehicle, in the event you are at fault for totaling?

If the answer is yes, you are likely to be ahead by self-insuring, because insurance is a for-profit industry that pays less out in claims than they collect every year.
collistion coverage automatically inclue cocmprehensive
by looking
Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Share your net worth progression
Replies: 4288
Views: 1082128

Re: Share your networth progression

I have 10 years of data, starting when I was 31 (a year after marriage). Prior to that it was a long slog to $100k at around 28 or 29, then a lawsuit settlement bumped me to ~$200k (sadly the doctors and lawyers made more and I have a lifetime of medical expenses to enjoy). 7.2004 - $257k ye 2004 - 298k ye 2005 - 324k ye 2006 - 346k ye 2007 - 376k ye 2008 - 300k (ouch) ye 2009 - 418k ye 2010 - 422k (wow, +$4k) ye 2011 - 492k ye 2012 - 679k ye 2013 - 902k ye 2014 - 1.12M EDIT ye 2015 - 1.21M EDIT ye 2016 - 1.53M EDIT ye 2017 - 2.07M EDIT I tend to max out the 401(k), and often max the Roth IRA's. I am generally 85|15 with my allocation EDIT - in 2015 I moved to 75|25 . In 2009 I got promoted and the deferred comp related to that switch has ...
by looking
Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:43 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Cost of mini split installation? [Ductless Air Conditioning/ Heat]
Replies: 36
Views: 5962

Re: Cost of mini split installation?

We recently purchased a 2800 sq foot duplex condo in a HCOL area. It is fairly updated, with very recent kitchen/bathrooms/etc, but was not fitted with central air when it was gut renovated most recently about 20 years ago. We cannot do duct work without gut renovation and it would be a waste of money to do that given that the place is fairly nice otherwise. We plan to use Samsung "wind-free" mini splits to provide AC/heat (with hot water baseboard backup). Our HVAC guy has proposed to install 7 total units. There would be 6 ceiling cassette units (two bedrooms, living room, kitchen/dining room, exercise room, office) that integrate nicely into the ceiling and don't look too bad compared to the wall units (which I don't mind, but...
by looking
Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: [ETF vs. Mutual Fund and additional questions]
Replies: 65
Views: 4516

which is better ETF or MF ???

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Hi all

What is the bottom line, all ETF or all mutual fund as once portfolio? Is tax saving is better for ETF than MF or index tracking?. I never learn ----any comments or thoughts.

Thank you in advance
by looking
Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: [ETF vs. Mutual Fund and additional questions]
Replies: 65
Views: 4516

[ETF vs. Mutual Fund and additional questions]

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hello BH
Can I change from VG ETF to VG MF( mutual fund). My all portfolios are VG ETFs.
One thing if I change from ETF to MF then all the dividend go into my bank account
Anyone comment on it or thought my thinking is right or wrong??.
by looking
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Higher dividend VG MF than VTSAX ? [Vanguard Mutual Fund]
Replies: 20
Views: 3344

Re: Higher dividend VG MF than VTSAX ?

Re: Higher dividend VG MF than VTSAX?

what is VG MF ?????
by looking
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: my physical therepy collect upfront of $30 even i have medicare insurance
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

my physical therepy collect upfront of $30 even i have medicare insurance

hello BH

I’m Medicare insurance and my physical therapy collect upfront $30.

I have Medicare insurance. I went to physical therapy, and he is Medicare assignment and he collects $30 upfront for supplemental plus medicare pay, anyone has experience why he collects upfront, I told him to send the medical bill and then I pay after Medicare pays 80/20 %.
thank you
by looking
Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:54 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Collection agency destroyed my credit report
Replies: 19
Views: 3977

Re: Collection agency destroyed my credit report

Re: Collection agency destroyed my credit report
Post by megabad » Fri Jun 14, 2019 12:17 pm

Option C: Wait 7 years.

i do not understand it --option C; 7 years
by looking
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:00 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Vanguard is Discontinuing their VanguardAdvantage Accounts
Replies: 645
Views: 93393

vanguard cancelled my Vanguard Advantage Accounts

I was told my vanguard advantage account will be canceled. I use it writing checks, paying bills and it is a vital tool. I do not know whey they told they will cancel anyone has experience and how to dispute and I'm flagship member
by looking
Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:49 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Collection agency destroyed my credit report
Replies: 19
Views: 3977

Re: Collection agency destroyed my credit report

Re: Collection agency destroyed my credit report
Post by HomeStretch » Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:53 pm

The credit agencies’ websites have information on how to contest any untrue or incorrect information in your credit report.

If the information reported by the credit agency is correct and your credit history suffered as a result, I think 2 options are:
1. Contact the credit agency to see if there is something you can do to have them retract the negative reporting.
2. Research how to repair your credit history

when you say credit agency, it means the credit bureau ?????
by looking
Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Share your net worth progression
Replies: 4288
Views: 1082128

Re: Share your net worth progression

i was homeless, now im now a flagsgip member
by looking
Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Collection agency destroyed my credit report
Replies: 19
Views: 3977

Collection agency destroyed my credit report

Collection agency destroyed my credit report

Anyone experience how to dispute it with the collection agency

thank you
by looking
Thu Nov 08, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Best LSAT course?
Replies: 20
Views: 1556

Re: Best LSAT course?

what is lsat ???
by looking
Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:05 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: russell2000,1000 and S&P 500
Replies: 4
Views: 2771

russell2000,1000 and S&P 500

Hi BH

How it tracks the market and what is included in the index. --The Russell 2000 and 1000, and S&P 500
What is the difference between the benchmark the S&p 500 and --the Russell 2000, and Russell 1000.-- how it tracks the market. and according to report the Russell ( 8.30%) is better performing than S&P 500( 3.43%) in 2018, and so if invested Russell, more returns than S&P 500 in 2018 I'm right ???.

Thank you for your input.

Best wishes.
by looking
Sat Sep 08, 2018 7:53 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Millions to Invest at 30 - VTSAX, VTIAX, and VWIUX Lump Sum?
Replies: 9
Views: 5027

Re: Millions to Invest at 30 - VTSAX, VTIAX, and VWIUX Lump Sum?

your powerful weapon is your investment time horizon for 30 years(30 years old)
2 million to be invested;

VG, 500 indexes 70%
VG total international stock 20%
VG muni index 10%

and go fishing and take nap on the beach in sunny day
by looking
Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:35 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Wash sale question
Replies: 11
Views: 876

Re: Wash sale question

If the shares you sell in taxable are at a loss you will have a wash sales. The loss is disallowed and the cost basis of the replacement shares should be adjusted accordingly. However since the buy and sell are in separate accounts the broker is relived from making/reporting the adjustment. That lack of reporting requirement on the brokers reporting does not negate the fact that a wash sale did occur and you cannot deduct the loss in taxable. I avoid the situation. I would buy the replacement shares in a similar but not exactly the same as the fund I sold. To avoid the wash sale the buy/sell must be 30 days apart not only one. Maybe I need to rephrase since your answer had information that didn't quite fit what I had intended to convey. :D...
by looking
Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:23 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: where to invest new money in this market
Replies: 15
Views: 3645

Re: where to invest new money in this market

thank you for all of you giving me good inputs, I appreciate you very much.

may me some CD, fixed income, treasury, . and maybe 500 index and municipal, short-term investment grade,