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Justing wondering if anyone plans on looking seriously at Visa's IPO scheduled to be offered around March 17? Prices estimated at $37-42. Could it perform similar to Mastercard's IPO in this market? Visa owns 40% of the market share while MA owns only 20% plus the new bankruptcy laws could...

My wife and I sat down the other day and went over our "financial plan." I am in the military and she is working on finishing her Bachelors this year while we have 2 school age kids (9,7) Because of my career, we move around a lot and she has had to take most of her classes online. The plan...

Brewer, I've got some shares of BULKW (now NM WS) Are you still holding yours? What is your outlook/target sell price? I am currently up around 260% Lance

What was your average income during your working years?

I have a colleague who is a government employee overseas (not in a war zone) but his pay is tax free up to a certain amount, he also receives a military pension. Can he contribute to an IRA? At first I said no because he has no taxed earned income but is there an exception or loophole that I...

Okay, I should have done this before 3 tours in Iraq but…… I have $1,100,000 in Term Life currently DW and Kiddies are the beneficiaries I am the owner Military JAG can do an ILIT for free for me. I would also like to dictate some of the investments for the proceeds to make it easier on DW...

Posting this message from a friend for input from the FIRE crowd: I've noticed that typically there's an easy way to tell whether or not somebody has the attitude to be wealthy -- how do they plan for purchases? For example, my ex used to make enough money that she could save when she wanted...

I have this ground breaking idea. Myself, DW, and many other parents always would love to get out more but there is always the trouble of finding a babysitter for the night. Why does someone not start a restaurant chain that offers a sound-proof Chucky Cheese type environment where you check...

I am still a good 15 years from ER but I love Asheville. Is anybody ER'd there are have any experiences in the area? Lance

I was reading Brewers comments on covered calls and it made me think of LEAPs. I tend to buy call options on individual stocks that I would normally buy outright but use options merely for the leveraging power. I am interested if anyone has looked at using any similar strategies using LEAPs and...

I own a little BRSIX (Briedgeway Ultra-Small Company Market) about 5% of overall holdings. I am thinking about increasing my allocations, does anyone else like or use Microcap funds? Is there any reason I should not have a microcap?

I just finished reading Work Less, Live More and have some questions. 1. I understand the Rational Investing portfolio as a great tool for those in ER but what are the best allocations for those of use who are still young dreamers and in the accumulation process? Certainly index funds but more...

Just curious as to the allocations of most 20-30 somethings here? Simply assett classes (Small Cap, International, etc.)

For those of us youngins that favor and can contribute to the Roth. With the passing of the Roth 401(k), does anoyne think the TSP may give us a Roth option in the future?

I am wondering if anyone has taken up Financial Planning part time in Semi-ER? Not on a commissioned basis but a fee-based and experienced based? Honestly, who would you want financial advice from, someone who makes a living “selling” advice or someone who is FIRE and living on 4% who can show...

I searched and couldn’t find a thread on this? I would like to hear the best books and resources on FIRE, Asset Allocation, Investing, Index Funds, Value Investing, etc. Which books have stood out and made a real impact on your FIRE?

Here is my question: People of monotheological faith – Christians/Muslims/Jews, have a set of morals or a moral principle that outlines right and wrong.  These people are supposed to live up to this moral principle, does this always happen? Of course not.  However there is a set of moral...

Does anybody get Siegel's Investment Newsletter? Is it worth $15 a month to find good dividend investments? http://www.jeremysiegel.com/

Any of these worth a look at? A friend recommended FRO a year ago and I passed? Anyone have any better prospects? Company Dividend Yield Nordic American Tanker NAT 17.1%. Frontline Ltd. FRO 15.8% General Maritime Corp. GMR 15.4% Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. EGLE 14.0% Genco...

Someone recommended this book to me in saying that investing is mostly luck? Has anyone read this? Looks way to mathematical for me. Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in the Markets and in Life, First Edition by Nassim Nicholas Taleb...

Fear and Greed There is an old saying on Wall Street that the market is driven by just two emotions: fear and greed. Although this is an oversimplication, it can often be true. Succumbing to these emotions can have a profound and detrimental effect on investors' portfolios and the stock market...

There has been lots of talk about the baby boomers and a market crash or long bear market. This months Fortune magazine talks about “How the Boomers will Rock the Market.” Summary: Bob Dylan recently turned 65, the Rolling Stones are now doing nursing home tours. Jeremy Siegel author of...

New Approach… You have 2 children/grandchildren ages 7 and 6. You want to give them a head start in there investing/retirement/trust/UGMA account. You have 30 years. What 2 funds would you pick to place in these accounts and let them grow?

At the recommendation of Laurence, here is my current holdings for everyone to pick apart ;D Strategic Energy Fund - SEF.UN - Purchase Price - $12.18 ProFunds UltraBear Investor Class - URPIX - Purchase Price - $18.32 PALL Corporation - PLL - Purchase Price - $27.90 Gold Corp. - GG - Purchase...

Military vs. Civilian This has been my own internal debate for a long time. I am currently tailoring my FIRE plan to my military situation but I always wonder is the civilian grass greener? In your opinion, what are the pros and con’s of each? Military: Lower Pay Frequent Moves No 401k...