Epstein?

[james.hendrickson]

Why not short the stock? If the trend is clear...make money from it....

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I had no idea this was a thing, even back in 1769....

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Are you worried about buying at the top of the market?...

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Well, you could also get I-bonds, I got a bunch when the rates were good a couple of years ago....

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Guys - posting the components of inflation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which should tell you what is actually driving inflation.
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Guys - don't forget about TIPS - if you want a cash equivalent with a real return in a high inflation environment, TIPS is a pretty good option....

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So, a lot of my friends are talking about the Epstein scandal - its like the general public is starting to catch on that the story is true and that a...

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Ohhhh - Ua_guy, thats interesting. So do the insurance companies have methods for lowering their assessed damage payments? I suspect they do, and frankly...

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Guys - I just wanted to point that electric vehicles are typically cheaper to maintain. Soooo....maybe consider an electric vehicle for your next ca...

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BJ - getting there would be awesome. You would have achieved financial independence....

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Great work RandomSaver, at least you have your head in the game. Just out of curiosity, have you considered doubling your goal? It might be interesting...

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Congratulations BJ - that's wonderful news. It just goes to show, slow and steady really does win the personal finance race....

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UA_Guy - that's right, it was a bit old, I posted it because I thought it was reflective of how a lot of people think about their finances....

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You know, I liked Pizza Hut as a nicer sit down place. Plus sometimes things get lost when hedge funds with technocratic managers take over businesses....

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All - I'm posting this because, even though most of the people in this forums are doing well, its not always the case for the rest of the country. ...

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And one thing to bear in mind is security. Having a bank account linked to your brokerage account adds risk.

For example, my brother was...

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Dang QMM, thats like $100 buck per ounce. I would have a hard time paying that also...

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I think the basic problem with credit card debt is future discounting. People focus on their immediate needs/wants and discount the future cost of the...

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Man - fresh fish can be so delicious. You just have to cook it properly - with some salt and pepper, maybe some parsley....

[james.hendrickson]

Here is a tip for all you frugal people out there - check your bank account statements and your credit card statements on a semi-regular basis.
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