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Have any of you tried the NoLoad FundX strategy? If so, how were your returns? They show that since 2000 their portfolio would have returned 103% vs. VFINX's (Vanguard's S&P 500 Index Fund) 20% (buy and hold) on a cumulative basis. That's a big difference that's worth considering. Here's the...

Anyone have any opinions the Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD debate? I'm going to buy one or the other for my soon-to-be acquired flat-screen TV. Know which is the best format and has the best price? Thanks.

Anyone here recently done any research on the LCD TVs in the 37-42 inch range? What is the Best Picture quality and price in this Size?

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Bernstein in The Four Pillars of Investing states on p. 278 that those of us that get a regular fixed pension own, in essence a bond issued by our former employers. He says that we can capitalize that at rates between 6% and 12% (i.e. $30K/year would convert to a long bond of $30K/0.06 =...

I read ESRBob's book "Work Less, Live More," and noticed in his Rational Investing example on page 176 that the U.S. Bond Fund had lost money. Would it be better to just buy the bonds so that you are guaranteed a return, as Suze Orman says? If so, it seems like eliminating the downside would...

Is anyone here getting interest on their checking account funds? If so, what rate are you receiving and which bank are you using? Thanks, Patrick

Hello, all. Well I finally retired and moved to Florida. After 8 months here, I am considering refinancing my mortgage. I currently have a $537,600, 5/1 30 yr. ARM @ 6.25%, which I have had for 18 months. It's interest only for the first five years and can adjust a max of 5% at five years, and...

The survivor behind the destroyed . . . This house was featured on "Amazing Vacation Homes," I believe, last summer before Ivan came through. It is cast concrete and survived the hurricane with only minor damage. The pile of rubble in front used to be a wood-framed house.