Personal Investments • Silver Exposure
If you're going to do this, the per share price of two different ETFs should have literally zero impact on your decision.Statistics: Posted by dukeblue219 — Fri Aug 16, 2024 7:25 pm — Replies 13 —...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • YouTube TV / NFL Sunday Ticket
I've had it since spring and like it but the interface is quirky compared to every cable setup I've ever had. As mentioned above it is hard to find things occasionally. I've paused stuff and did other...
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Forum Issues and Administration • Variable Percentage Withdrawals (VPW...
There are differences in the behavior of search icons when browsing a forum (like the Theory forum) versus when browsing a thread (like this thread). This post isn't about such differences. This post...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Suggestions for Fidelity funds to replace VWLUX &...
Thanks sycamore. I wonder if this is a reason I should consider turning back around and going back to Vanguard Personal Advisor services because it’s clear I don’t know all the in’s and out’s. They...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • When one spouse lives much longer...
My mom was widowed at 62 and is turning 92 in a few days. My parents were good savers but didn't invest in equity mutual funds for most of their lives. My dad retired at 62. My mom's SS is about...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Home insurance thru an Agent? Personal...
1) What's the benefit of using an Insurance Agent, and do they have a future? (I'm not used to using them much, generally getting my auto and home insurance straight from the source. In my mind, I've...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Vanguard Customer Service Mega-thread
My 18yo daughter opened a Roth a few weeks ago, and we immediately and successfully bought a fund with the initial amount we funded into the settlement account.Then a few days later, a letter arrived...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Anyone have experience with Clickpay?
We’ve used ClickPay for eight years. No issues, works smoothly.Statistics: Posted by eskouster — Sat Aug 17, 2024 7:18 pm — Replies 8 — Views 368
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Vanguard is owned by its...
.ScubaHogg,Your not receiving proxy votes in the last two decades, is very surprising as we got proxy information that included voting for trustees and other issues including a shareholder proposal in...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Free Credit Reports
i've never had a problem with transunion or equifax (except when they leaked my data with 147 million other people). I always have a problem with experian. In fact, I just checked and yep, experian's...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Is There Any Other Reason for an...
Many like the idea of postponing annuity purchase until the late 70s/early 80s, as did I. On arriving, though, my interest has waned. Here's something to consider: If you're like me, small unexplained...
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Personal Investments • Single AA for life - 80/20 or 60/40?
Hello bogleheads,I am looking for advice on whether to choose the ETF equivalent version of Vanguard Lifestrategy Moderate Growth (60/40) or Vanguard Lifestrategy Growth (80/20) to hold for life as a...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • So what are you cooking
Pork breakfast sausage crumbled and sauteed with a frozen vegetable medley, Parmesan garlic potato chips, and a bowl of homemade gazpacho.Weird but surprisingly well-balanced!Statistics: Posted by...
View ArticlePersonal Investments • Where to Put FI Allocation After 401k Maxed Out
Question for the collective. We got a little bit of a late start to investing. We want an allocation of 70% equities and 30% fixed income. Currently we max out our 401k contributions, individual IRAs...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Beneficial Owner Information reporting...
That is a question I hear almost every time I discuss BOI with someone. It's a reasonable thing to ask. Looking closely, you'll see that it is being administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement...
View ArticleInvesting - Theory, News & General • Why do defined term bond funds have...
I’m just looking for predictable income, is that too much to ask from a defined maturity bond fund?It is too much to ask of a defined maturity ETF to maintain the same bonds with quantities in the...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Good source of info on how well funded a...
PBGC coverage can go away easily. A lot of companies are selling their pensions to insurance companies, and then you lose PBGC coverage. You then get state coverage for the state you live in, the same...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Restructuring life to retire ASAP
I wanted to extend my condolences and salute you for taking a thoughtful approach to working through this. I agree with all the excellent advice to take your time with this decision. All the...
View ArticlePersonal Consumer Issues • What kind of work do you hire out?
say you make $225k a year. If 40 hours a week 52 weeks a year you're making $108.17 an hour. Can you pay someone to do the work for less than that per hour? If so, hire out.read up on comparative...
View ArticlePersonal Finance (Not Investing) • Why is Everyone Getting Irrevocable Trusts?
Just giving the money to your kids, without a trust is simple but it does not accomplish the same thing. If you create irrevocable trusts with them as beneficiaries, then that money is not only out of...
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