Recent content by Sconie

Retired 12 years. 80% equity (all index funds), with about 2/3rds Total U.S. Stock and 1/3rd Total International Stock. 20% cash and short term dollar denominated securities, mostly T-bills, T-notes, non-callable CDs + a few I-Bonds.

Kellogg's, Budweiser, Cadillac, Hallmark, Campbell's.....

There are going to be LOTS of opportunities for lower-cost competitors.

I've found that both Winchester WST (Super Target) and Hodgdon International (H-International----not Clays or Universal) are both good substitutes for Trail Boss.

Well, sadly, it's no longer "your Father's" Vanguard----or, for that matter, Jack Bogle's Vanguard. Then too, I laugh every time I see one of their advertisements, which usually end with the caption of, "Vanguard-----where you are the owner." Yeah, sure----but don't dare ask how much the...

Same here. Ryobi is a lighter-duty, homeowner, brand. If you want to go professional-grade and buy a first class tool, go with Milwaukee, DeWalt or Makita.

Reminds me of a color from back in the 40s and 50s called Ford Gray; Ford also painted their tractors (back in the day when they still manufactured farm equipment) the same color, albeit, with red trim.

74; DW is 68. 80% equities, exclusively index funds: 65% U.S. & 35% International. Remainder, 20%, is fixed divided equally between Vanguard intermediate term index bond admirals and cash/money market.

Having lived in both Europe and the U.S., if faced with a serious health issue, I would much rather receive treatment in the States than any of the countries of Europe.

I've been buying I-Bonds for the last several years-----but back to the question as to why they don't get more attention? I-Bonds are not necessarily easy to purchase and---possibly most importantly---no "financial representative," certified or otherwise, earns a commission from their purchase...

I took it at 69 & 1 month-----very little difference compared to waiting until 70....

According to Morningstar, 3.3% is the new 4.0% https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1068684/is-33-the-new-40

Amateur Extra here, but haven't been on the radio for quite some time. 73s....

Exactly----no matter how you may feel, "don't burn your bridges." In the long run, it's just not worth it.

No easy way to say it, but------mind your own business.