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- Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:33 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: I got some money and just signed up for a Vanguard account
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1138
- Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:24 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Merrill Edge drops $25/quarter fee, 2nd cheapest VG funds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3674
.... or can't stand the pathetic VG platform...Choy wrote:I think the OP meant that Vanguard funds are no-transaction-fee at ME. So even if you don't have $25k there, if all you wanted to do was invest in Vanguard funds, you could.
Of course this is only really relevant if you're in a situation like the OP where he can't directly hold an account at VG for free trades.
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:35 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: VG customer service
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3195
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:34 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: New home build...anything youd want/change/splurge on...
- Replies: 95
- Views: 15652
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:09 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: "100% stock funds up to $100K" advice from retired
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3771
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 1:07 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Paying Down the Mortgage
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3271
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:46 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Paying Down the Mortgage
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3271
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:27 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Epson 8700UB projector
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1519
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:33 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Epson 8700UB projector
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1519
Epson 8700UB projector
I am going to be buying a projector for the theater room in a few weeks. I had initially been told by my brother to buy the Epson 8700UB given its cheap price ($2300) and great overall picture, especially black levels.
That said, after doing some research, I've heard that the bulb/lamp doesn't last as long (600 or so hours sometimes) as it is stated to (4,000 hours).
Does anyone have any experience with this projector or have a model that they have liked better??
Thanks!
That said, after doing some research, I've heard that the bulb/lamp doesn't last as long (600 or so hours sometimes) as it is stated to (4,000 hours).
Does anyone have any experience with this projector or have a model that they have liked better??
Thanks!
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:26 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Mens Dress Shirts for those who are Frugal?
- Replies: 128
- Views: 73661
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:25 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Purchase and Renovate Home or buy ready to move in?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2867
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:05 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Multi million dollar inheritance where do i start
- Replies: 117
- Views: 20405
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:04 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: College funding for a 5 year old
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2536
Bruce wrote:Two state 529 plans to look at closely are
The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan. Sponsored by Nevada and open to any investor, the Vanguard 529 offers 3 age-based and 19 individual portfolios
College Savings Iowa® 529 Plan. The Iowa plan has a low minimum investment of just $25 and a range of Vanguard investment options, including 4 age-based and 9 individual portfolios.
https://personal.vanguard.com/us/whatweoffer/college
Or Call a Vanguard education specialist at
866-734-4533.
regards
ditto --- missouri also has a great plan
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:24 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Buy on the Dips ?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 19523
Great point.jon-nyc wrote:Well, their study didn't look at buying into dips. It looked at buying into dips and selling into rallies. That's very different.
My thought process in 2H 2008 through 2009 was to buy every time it seemed like the fear and panic hit a new level. I don't regret any of those purchases. At the same time I had no illusion that I was going to be able time the bottom perfectly. I just figured that someday the bear market would end and all of my purchases would look cheap.
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:23 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Baby Boomers: Is it important to leave inheritance to kids?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 12075
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:22 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: hoarding cash
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5917
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:20 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Any Good Movies?
- Replies: 97
- Views: 45185
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:51 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Physician visit. Billed for use of space.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 8405
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:49 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: My "Luxury" car problem...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 11917
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:47 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Which loan should I pay off first?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2567
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:24 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Selling Gold Coins
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4751
- Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:48 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Rent house for 6 months?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1419
Unless you REALLY need the money, I think it's a crazy idea.
Renters by definition are not as careful as you would be.
And you'll be coming back to the house, right?
Once you pay for the repairs/upkeep from their "normal wear and tear" and the cost of having somebody rent it out for you, I can't imagine it would be worth it.
Renters by definition are not as careful as you would be.
And you'll be coming back to the house, right?
Once you pay for the repairs/upkeep from their "normal wear and tear" and the cost of having somebody rent it out for you, I can't imagine it would be worth it.
- Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:47 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Lowballing a house offer.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8772
- Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:45 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Have you ever heard of 10% ernest money on a house contract?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5142
- Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:44 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Average amount saved for retirement by age
- Replies: 148
- Views: 40674
- Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:42 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Inherited $800K. What to do now?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7022
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Keep me posted on the 12% per year thingy.Johnnyboy wrote:Ok. Here are the details.
Investment. 876k total in money market funds waiting to deploy.
Age. 48
Return expected. To make at least 12% per year.
Retirement. Expect to work till 60
Have job, bills covered. Just want to invest and not touch the money for 5 years.
Pls advice
Johnny
- Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:48 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Worried About Stocks ... ?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6749
- Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:46 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Lowballing a house offer.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8772
- Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:37 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Buying a vacation home
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5510
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:45 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Inherited a sizable sum - what should I do?
- Replies: 113
- Views: 18617
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:41 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Bogle: Stocks Are Expensive, Expect Lower Returns
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9358
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:38 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Poll: Let's talk wristwatches
- Replies: 158
- Views: 32735
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:39 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Inherited a sizable sum - what should I do?
- Replies: 113
- Views: 18617
- Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:28 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Set me straight! Tell me how to improve my simple portfolio
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3473
- Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:26 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: State 529 Plans
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2766
- Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:24 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Turned 18 and was given $5k, looking for guidance
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4184
- Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:50 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Favorite cheap, easy, quick at-home meal
- Replies: 99
- Views: 16848
Yuck. That's why I pray I'll never have a second wife!!!sscritic wrote:Nope, my second wife taught me. And if you take cream in your coffee, just add coffee when you are finished. The left over milk is already in the mug. Sometimes the leftover bits of cereal in your coffee seem strange, but reusing the mug means one less rinse or wash. You are saving the environment as well as being thrifty.Triple digit golfer wrote:Sounds delicious. Was that passed down several generations?
:lol: :lol: :lol:
- Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:49 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: New Doctors Working Shorter Workweeks?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5745
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:50 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: New Doctors Working Shorter Workweeks?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5745
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:49 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: New Doctors Working Shorter Workweeks?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5745
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:47 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Pimco Total Return Risk?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4008
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:44 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Pimco Total Return Risk?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4008
Re: Pimco Total Return Risk?
:lol: :lol:matt wrote:I totally agree. I just can't figure out which point.YaddaMonski wrote:I think we may be in for stock market correction on the order of around 30-40% at some point
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:40 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: What Is The Safest Investment For A Retiree?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2459
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:38 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Elderly in-laws divorcing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2062
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:30 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Lowballing a house offer.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8772
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:27 am
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: How many bond funds do you hold?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8169
- Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:09 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: cell tower lease, sell it?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 13641
what would i do? i'd be signing the dotted line for a quarter mil. i believe selling asap is the bogleheaded thing to do. diversify out of that very risky 'single-company' stock! if you had 240,000 in one company, that kicked out a high dividend, what would you do? granted, you can't sell half the tower, or rhythmically sell your interest in it. but getting out a pretty good selling price now is worth a lot. and i have heard of new, disruptive 'cubes' that may be a game changer for cell phone and wifi coverage. a small box on light poles around cities may replace cell towers and wifi hot spots soon. (wired magazine had that techno peek, i think?). so, to me, that would be a no brainer, based on what you have laid out. great post. totally a...
- Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:08 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: What fund to choose?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1191
- Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:58 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: At What Point Would You Walk Away From Your House?
- Replies: 184
- Views: 22014
- Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:56 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: deducting loss on a home sale. is this legal? unethical?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4286
Re: deducting loss on a home sale. is this legal? unethical
Currently selling a home that was my primary residence. It is no longer my primary residence. I will take a loss on the sale (~25K). The house is currently empty. From what I understand, you cannot deduct a loss on the sale of your primary residence. Can I say that this is now an investment property and when it sells take the loss? I actually did offer it for rent verbally (maybe it was via email, can't remember) to help some friends out of a bind a short while back. Can I say that it is an investment property and put a very large rent on it so that it won't rent out between now and the sale? Not unless you have: 1) Rental income (taxable) 2) Renters 3) Contract signed by you and renters... IRS will want proof. Your odds of being audited w...