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I would only add that natural gas production has been declining, while demand has been increasing. Costs of finding, producing and transporting have been rising. Without the hurricanes, the market was already concerned that we were closely balanced. One could say this is evidenced by the fact...

Whoaa, Brewer. I must not have been clear. In short, my view is that right now the markets are reacting and perhaps overreacting to Greenspan. And I listed some potential outcomes that the market is now trying to assess. I certainly hope your outline of an up, up and away future comes true...

Yeah, its tough out there! The market can be rational and irrational at the same time. Right now its trying to find its way through the possible outcomes regarding the FOMCs recent, and relatively modest, change in sentiment. And the concerns of what a possible uptick in inflation would mean...

Peteyperson says: "When deciding to retire one does not consider the value of your original investment, but only the present value of your individual holdings. Ditto yield. You look at the yield today on the value of your holdings today. You judge the income you will receive set against the...

In regards the "Big Question". I think is very ok to hold cash....although that is not a risk free activity (inactivity?), 'cause the market moves on regardless. Call it an opportunity cost. But if the alternative is to invest in uncertain conditions its money well not spent. Another question...

Mikey: As I suggested to someone else today, check out www.stockhouse.com. Its a sort of Canadian investment yahoo. Gives data on different investments as well as bulletin boards. Also check out the globe and mail site. Separately, I was actually looking at Algonquin today. Decided to pass as...

I confess up front that I am an energy bull for the long term. (But, as Charlie notes, its is both an volatile industry and one with seasonality.) It is also a truly difficult industry to really understand; as soon as you think you've got a good grasp, something new develops. However, at the end...

Up a shade under 10% YTD. Year continues to look and be volatile for the markets. Energy continues to be primary focus but related stocks got ahead of themselves and took a tumble last couple of days. USD looking weaker and weaker.... I am an absolute believer in having investments carrying a...

You guys are exactly right, I believe. I got to thinking one day about how much I make an hour; got impressed with myself - wow, I'm doing ok! Then I started thinking about how much I would pay for just one more hour of life, one more hour to do what I wanted, one more hour to spend with family...

Thanks Cut-Throat, and thanks Wayne. You got it exactly right. What I was trying to say, that is. I know that the conventional wisdom is not to withdraw $$$ from an IRA, but it just seems to me that if people's expectations are that their future income will put them into a higher tax bracket, it...

Good evening, all. I have read and enjoyed the posts on this board, and learned a great deal! I thought I would start by introducing myself briefly, and then ask a question. I am 52, married to a wonderful lady, and hopefully in the last stages of planning my ER. We have not been scrupulous...