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Hi, any thoughts on why this one is selling off so hard? From what I can see it's a no leverage CEF that holds investment grade municipals with an intermediate duration selling at an above average discount to NAV. I've owned it for a few years and have been nibbling during the sell off (when...

Do MLP distributions count against MAGI as it relates to ACA subsidies ? Specifically, those so managed as to produce little taxable income.

I have two in the front yard that are roughly 24 years old. Research on the web indicates a lifespan of 20 to 25 years. I've had three tree arborists take a look and currently they are in decent health for there age but no solid estimates on future health. Pruning estimates from $350 to remove...

Anyone have insurance through Kemper? If so, any issues or problems? I'm considering making the move. Sent from my LGL34C using Early Retirement Forum mobile app

I found this on-line on Friday and made my move (also an ad in Sunday's paper). 2% CD for 24 months, early withdraw penalty just 3 months of interest. It may be geographically limited. It's a Philadelphia based credit union with branches in the Philly burbs. Citadelbanking.com Happy Hunting

In January a longtime 7.25% PS holding in Wachovia (absorbed by Wells Fargo) was called and this month another 7.375% in Pulte Group will be called. Both good news on the capital appreciation side given I bought back in the crash days at below par thus getting even more yield than the coupon...

First, the background: 46 this month, no kids, in a long term relationship, own my home with small mortgage no other debt. Been crunching numbers in every calculator known to mankind :) built 50 year spreadsheets, and have been setting up an investment income stream (mostly stocks with growing...