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Forum: Stock Picking (Individual Security Analysis) 05-25-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,361
Posted By KMyer
This is the approach I take. I own 30 to 50...

This is the approach I take. I own 30 to 50 different stocks. I can contribute appreciated stock to charity, harvest losses to offset capital gains from appreciated stocks that I have lost confidence...
Forum: FIRE and Money 02-20-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,635
Posted By KMyer
Check out today's CNN Money article which also...

Check out today's CNN Money article which also quotes Jeremy Siegel:

Bonds are riskier than stocks - Feb. 20, 2013...
Forum: FIRE and Money 02-18-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,635
Posted By KMyer
Wow! I didn't realize that everyone would be so...

Wow! I didn't realize that everyone would be so passionate about this subject when I posted the orginal article;D

I'm personally 100% invested in stocks right now but I think we are all in...
Forum: Hi, I am... 02-17-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,853
Posted By KMyer
This thread was a classic:laugh: I miss it:( ...

This thread was a classic:laugh: I miss it:(

Does anyone else have any great investment ideas?
Forum: Stock Picking (Individual Security Analysis) 02-17-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,385
Posted By KMyer
I just decided to buy some Apple stock for the...

I just decided to buy some Apple stock for the first time ever when the market opens this coming week.

My one son was way ahead of me. Several years ago we put a little money in Etrade accounts...
Forum: FIRE and Money 02-17-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,635
Posted By KMyer
Bonds: So Much More Dangerous Than You Think

Here's an interesting article about the dangers of investing in bonds at the present time:

Bonds: So Much More Dangerous Than You Think...
Forum: Stock Picking (Individual Security Analysis) 02-14-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,962
Posted By KMyer
We live on a horse farm so my wife is a faithful...

We live on a horse farm so my wife is a faithful customer of this company. I believe I bought my first shares of Tractor Supply Company in 2007 because I was familiar with the stores and their stock...
Forum: Stock Picking (Individual Security Analysis) 02-07-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,962
Posted By KMyer
I will share some of my losses. I basically lost...

I will share some of my losses. I basically lost everything I invested in the following companies:

Circuit City
Enron
Fleetwood Industries
Jackson Hewitt
Worldcom

The losses made me sick...
Forum: Other topics 01-26-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,552
Posted By KMyer
We are within shooting distance of a new record...

We are within shooting distance of a new record for the Dow. I think we are going to get there this year. Is anyone interested in updating their forecast?
Forum: Life after FIRE 01-20-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,113
Posted By KMyer
I will be turning 50 in two weeks. This thread is...

I will be turning 50 in two weeks. This thread is making me do some thinking. I used to always think that people in their 50's were middle-aged but I now realize that you have to be pretty optimistic...
Forum: Stock Picking (Individual Security Analysis) 01-20-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 712
Posted By KMyer
I decided to deviate from my buy and hold...

I decided to deviate from my buy and hold strategy for equities after reading this thread. I placed an order to sell the DELL stock that I purchased just three weeks ago on December 27th.

The old...
Forum: FIRE and Money 01-20-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,155
Posted By KMyer
+1

+1
Forum: FIRE and Money 01-19-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 625
Posted By KMyer
I agree. It looks like we are in the "same...

I agree.

It looks like we are in the "same ballpark" as you in regards to how we allocated our gross realized income for the last decade.

Charity 10%
Income...
Forum: FIRE and Money 01-14-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,938
Posted By KMyer
I've had my portfolios totally invested in...

I've had my portfolios totally invested in equities during the last 25 years. I do have some closely-held business interests that will be sold when I retire. The sales proceeds should produce...
Forum: Other topics 01-12-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 2,089
Posted By KMyer
What's the difference between Tim Tebow and...

What's the difference between Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning? Tim Tebow has won a playoff game in Denver.

Exciting game to watch.
Forum: FIRE and Money 01-12-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,780
Posted By KMyer
This is exactly what happened to my father in the...

This is exactly what happened to my father in the 1980's when he owned a lot of high-yield bonds. The issuers that were successful ending up calling the bonds to refinance at lower interest rates. ...
Forum: FIRE and Money 01-12-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,750
Posted By KMyer
+1 I'm a product of around ten...

+1



I'm a product of around ten generations worth of PA Dutch culture. I remember vividly that my grandma had a drawer full of used, but empty, bread bags so that she wouldn't have to buy...
Forum: FIRE and Money 01-12-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,196
Posted By KMyer
Crazy places people are hiding their cash - Aug....

Crazy places people are hiding their cash - Aug. 12, 2011 (http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/12/pf/hiding_cash/index.htm)

I just read this thread. I'm glad you are having some serious discussions...
Forum: Other topics 01-12-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,091
Posted By KMyer
Thanks for all of your comments. It looks like I...

Thanks for all of your comments. It looks like I was definitely out of touch. I'm lucky to be married to someone who is frugal. :dance:

Fortunately I didn't say anything stupid to my wife when...
Forum: Other topics 01-12-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,091
Posted By KMyer
$132,000 for Groceries

We've kept track of our finances on Quicken for over eighteen years. For the heck of it, I just looked at the income/expense report on an "Earliest to date" basis. The expense category that...
Forum: FIRE and Money 01-11-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,780
Posted By KMyer
I'm an accountant so I'll suggest that the OP...

I'm an accountant so I'll suggest that the OP take a look at the financial statements of a sample of the entities that have bonds that are yielding 10% in the current low interest rate environment. ...
Forum: Forum Admin 01-08-2013, 03:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 571
Posted By KMyer
I am having the same issue.

I am having the same issue.
Forum: Other topics 01-05-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,552
Posted By KMyer
It sounds like there is a story here that the new...

It sounds like there is a story here that the new members are not familiar with. Did W2R predict the 2008 crash?

Was anything whispered on 12/31/12?
Forum: FIRE and Money 01-05-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,320
Posted By KMyer
I'm still 100% invested in equities. I figure...

I'm still 100% invested in equities. I figure that I can just keep working a little longer if the stock market tanks like it did in 2008. After last decade's sub-par return on equities, I'm betting...
Forum: Hi, I am... 01-05-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By KMyer
I visited Singapore on a business trip and I...

I visited Singapore on a business trip and I highly recommend it. I was very impressed with the prosperity, beauty, safety, and cleanliness of the country.
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