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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57753782 added 02-22-2013 6:10 AM by Nocens in Archived Deals
Is investing in a shiny metal really a good idea? My understanding is that the only reason the price on precious metals has risen is because people are afraid to invest in anything else. I remember...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57885088 added 02-28-2013 8:25 AM by ViciousTide in Archived Deals
I find this advise quite interesting, especially when the government will be dipping into 401k and Roth IRA plans in the future.... "Planning Ahead for the Unearned Income Medicare Contribution...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57872204 added 02-27-2013 4:22 PM by larrymoencurly in Archived Deals
Does that mean you're you against the death penalty? I don't know what will happen in the future, but when has withdrawl of Roth IRA principal (contributions) been subject to taxation, unless you...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57839544 added 02-26-2013 10:11 AM by ViciousTide in Archived Deals
A growing concern and question at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081108181822AAH5qyU But for evidence see ...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57907376 added 03-01-2013 5:54 AM by ViciousTide in Archived Deals
Regime Moves Closer To Confiscating Retirement Accounts 22 February, 2013 by Whoopie Be afraid, be very afraid… On Nov. 20, 2007, Theresa Ghilarducci, professor of economic policy analysis at...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57472822 added 02-09-2013 10:24 AM by cbtexan04 in Archived Deals
I understand there's always a risk-- I'm ok with going into a low risk, or even a medium risk account.
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57473096 added 02-09-2013 10:46 AM by discostu58 in Archived Deals
Before you do any investing, first answer the question, do I have enough saved up to live for at LEAST 6 months. If you do not have this emergency savings fund, then do NOT invest a penny until you...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57523710 added 02-12-2013 4:51 AM by vbt in Archived Deals
Great job on deciding on the life cycle fund, however, DO NOT choose the fund based on its past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future performance. I believe you should decide your...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57480604 added 02-09-2013 7:40 PM by acesmuzic in Archived Deals
If you really want to "set it and forget it" I would put it in a roth in a targeted life cycle fund. These gradually become more conservative over time so as to reduce the risk of losing a lot when...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57472288 added 02-09-2013 9:40 AM by cbtexan04 in Archived Deals
For those who will hammer me on learning the ins-and-outs of investing, let me start with this. I'm a 22 year old in grad school (Computer Science), and I just got married. Therefore, I don't have...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57472516 added 02-09-2013 10:01 AM by IchBinSoBose in Archived Deals
Employer matched 401k if applicable, otherwise a roth account in a low fee (vanguard) plan where you split it 33/33/34% across whole market stock, whole market bond, and total international. ...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57472558 added 02-09-2013 10:05 AM by cbtexan04 in Archived Deals
Thanks for the insight-- Though I'm in grad school, I'm currently employed temporarily by the school doing research assistance... therefore no 401k yet. I do have a question though: doing the...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57742096 added 02-21-2013 2:42 PM by heavylee in Archived Deals
Ah yes, because a reasonable time horizon is less than 10 days.
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57728800 added 02-21-2013 6:10 AM by B9FYwspP8J85 in Archived Deals
Look up investor blogs and stock market message boards, learn from the real pros. Stay away from big name media such as cnbc and marketwatch, those are garbage. start with investopedia and...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57679350 added 02-19-2013 6:43 AM by IvoryCadenza in Archived Deals
Check out the bogleheads wiki http://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Main_Page And the Bogleheads Guide to Investing is a very good read...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57525474 added 02-12-2013 6:47 AM by B9FYwspP8J85 in Archived Deals
Let me put it to you this way. You are young and have time to learn the stock market. If you are smart and good with numbers, you can't afford NOT to spend time learning the stock market. Why...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57725556 added 02-20-2013 11:26 PM by Steaktaco in Archived Deals
OP would be down 8% in 8 days if he would have bought at your suggestion.
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57678986 added 02-19-2013 6:25 AM by thepoet in Archived Deals
Wherer would you suggest I can learn abouts stocks. I've been flirting with the idea, but I think its time I take some action.
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57519058 added 02-11-2013 8:12 PM by niceperson77 in Archived Deals
i bonds are at something like 1.76%...i dont think any of the 5 yr cds beat that. kinda crappy but its set it and forget it.
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57480728 added 02-09-2013 7:52 PM by homers in Archived Deals
I assume your income is low, so if you are investing for retirement, the open a Roth IRA with Vanguard. Chose a life fund, which will diversify for you based upon your expected retirement date. ...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57489866 added 02-10-2013 12:14 PM by briank642 in Archived Deals
I keep reading about mutual fund recommendations. Why not ETFs? Aren't ETF's the go-to choice nowadays, with such lesser fees?
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57488690 added 02-10-2013 11:04 AM by attgig in Archived Deals
yeah, the question is what is this account for? If you're saving for retirement (great to start early), don't even think about taking it out in 5 years. If you're saving for a home down payment...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57538858 added 02-12-2013 3:57 PM by heavylee in Archived Deals
OP, I'd suggest buying silver coins. They're about $34/ea right now.
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57887096 added 02-28-2013 9:32 AM by vbt in Archived Deals
where is your source for the government dipping into 401k/ira accounts. still waiting on that.
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57828360 added 02-25-2013 8:08 PM by barnz008 in Archived Deals
The long-term movements in the PM's are due to hoarding and arbitrage. In the short term, it's speculation in the futures market. It's not supply and demand; there's silver everywhere. If you...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57845078 added 02-26-2013 1:44 PM by mitchflorida in Archived Deals
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57852018 added 02-26-2013 7:35 PM by larrymoencurly in Archived Deals
Never let your financial decisions be skewed by your political viewpoints, especially when they're wrong. Jeremy Siegel's book Stocks For The Long Run shows how investments have done under each...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57838142 added 02-26-2013 9:22 AM by ViciousTide in Archived Deals
OP will be down his entire 401k and Roth IRA following everyone's suggestions, because Obama and liberals are now planning on dipping into American' Citizens 401k's and Roth IRA plans with fees,...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57700722 added 02-19-2013 10:50 PM by elfen-lied in Archived Deals
Everybody knows someone who lost a job or a huge chunk of their retirement savings. Most people are just holding on to huge savings accounts that blow your mind at 1.0% interest.Everyone is afraid of...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57705018 added 02-20-2013 7:31 AM by DWad in Archived Deals
I'll tell everyone here what I tell everyone in every other investing-related thread - MOST people do worse than the market by trying to pick their own stocks. Some do better, but this is NOT in any...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57474416 added 02-09-2013 12:28 PM by cbtexan04 in Archived Deals
Yes-- I have saved for 15 months expenses, fully paid off my student loans, and have 0 credit card debt. Now I'm just looking to set aside extra savings into a high interest account of some sort.
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57880348 added 02-28-2013 4:36 AM by vbt in Archived Deals
still waiting on a recent source...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57859062 added 02-27-2013 7:28 AM by ViciousTide in Archived Deals
Agreeable, but when you are restricted to your own money especially for over 10-30 years of a time frame, red flags should be going up. The MAJOR risk of stashing your cash into a 401k or Roth IRA...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57731762 added 02-21-2013 8:16 AM by jostle in Archived Deals
Go to Vanguards site, they have a full spectrum of "investing Basics Articles." You should be able to read through the main ones in a night and then choose what is best for you. Ultimately, you...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57838998 added 02-26-2013 9:51 AM by vbt in Archived Deals
source?
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57841210 added 02-26-2013 11:10 AM by vbt in Archived Deals
got anything newer than 4 years old?
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57849826 added 02-26-2013 5:41 PM by IvoryCadenza in Archived Deals
http://i.imgur.com/msrD5AJ.jpg
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57495526 added 02-10-2013 6:27 PM by bakins in Archived Deals
It depends upon the goal/use of the funds while saving. If any interest/gains earned are intended for retirement then opening a Roth IRA would be a good way to go for the qualified tax status. The...
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Thread created 02-09-2013 by cbtexan04
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Post #57514848 added 02-11-2013 4:28 PM by ny153 in Archived Deals
i am sorry to disappoint you but there is no "no effort" investment. Free cheese is only in the mouse trap.
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