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    Anyone used Vanguard's Personal Advisor Services?

    I would just pick a target-date,or life strategy fund that works for me.Rebalances on it"s own.
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    Cholesterol Drugs - what they're not telling you...

    Red Yeast Rice worked for me.Used in Asian countries for years.Drug companies trying to get it banned in U.S. Dollar is the bottom line.Drug companies hate healthy folks cause they don"t make money off them.My changing to a more plant based eating lifestyle along with exercise helped also.
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    Should I Feel Guilty?

    Pardon me while I take a nap.
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    Big Gulps of "Free" Coffee: What do you think?

    People can ruin a free lunch.As Jerome stated,they usually ruin it for everyone else.You may also be surprised of the economic status of the folks who are taking the most.Entitlement mentality.
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    Favorite TV series

    Homicide Life On The Streets
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    Eugene Fama Says:

    Fama is an intelligent guy who goes by logic,science,and facts.I once seen him on CNBC morning show where the political idiot their tried to get him to spin an answer to his liking.Fama did not take the bait.He answered the questions rationally and truthfully.Unlike the rude,emotionally charged...
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    Fidelity vs. Vanguard: Which is best?

    85% of assets with Vanguard.Only time I talked to a rep was five years ago when I rolled over my 401k.Went smoothly.My sister-in-law uses T.RowePrice cause she likes to walk into the local office,to each his own.Vanguard,Fidelity,and Price are the only ones I would use.Good reputations and...
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    ER and self respect

    I do not need my former job title Manager of Who gives a crap.My health and self-esteem have improved greatly since leaving mega-corp early.I now bring value to the relationships I have,which are people who love and care about me.I was always at work neglecting the rest of my life.If somebody...
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    Look How Quickly the US Got Fat? (1985-2010)

    I recently read an article predicting that by 2050 most Americans will be obese,and that people that are thin will be looked at as freaks.Also that,so many folks will have diabetes that it can bankrupt healthcare.I really hope this does"nt become reality.
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    It May Be Stern, But Singapore Attracts More Millionaires Than Anyplace Else

    Singapores population is only 5.18 million.63% born their.37% foreign born or foreign workers.Highly educated and a healthcare safety net for all.This country works well cause a lot of folks on the same page.Not all diversified and fragmented like the U.S.Also having a population smaller than...
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    Eat To Live

    Thanks for the heads up Grasshopper.
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    Eat To Live

    Anyone read this book by Dr.Joel Furhman.I"m not endorsing it,just curious.He says you can reverse diseases and live longer by adopting his nutrisatarian diet.Mostly eating vegges,fruits,nuts,and seeds.I have lost 25lbs. since the middle of January on a gluten free diet.I do eat alot of...
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    Tips and treasuries or Wellsley?...or?

    I put all my fixed income into short-term TIPS fund in october,when Vanguard released it.Also increased my stock percentage a bit.Seems ok for now.The future,I will have to borrow Brewer"s 8 ball.
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    USA Today Article: retire before 40? some people say you can

    The last line of the article says something like the fellow argues with his co-workers about E.R. Their the work till 65,society standard.Whos.First live by my own standards not someone elses.Second,could"nt care less what any stranger or co-worker thought.Only concern is what people who love...
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    Pink Floyd

    Great album,great band. sidebar--- can"t believe Syd Barrett is gone over six years.Very innovative musician.Sad that he became a recluse after leaving the band,hope he was happy.RIP.
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