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10-09-2008, 06:15 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Originally Posted by spence
I don't think anyone really has a good fix on what's going to happen.
I'm a very conservative investor. My 401K has been pounded but I'm also a long way from retirement. Mutual funds are hit, but again it's all long term. My son's 529 has 15 years to recover.
Only worry is my money market, which currently has a lot in it, but it's all with Vanguard and if it ain't safe there I'm stocking up on tuna fish and bottled water 
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Yup no one knows,,, but there are a few talented guys that are able to make VERY accurate educated guesses.
Same boat,,, Fairly conservative.. YES it is all long term.... Long way to go too. Single so I still take a few risks. 
Same with the money market because of limiting exposure and have seen a decline in my Mutual funds. I have a few Laddered CD's so I can still feed my addiction to fishing and buying plugs if the market closes... 
Honestly I see serious trouble in the market and think any bounce will be temporary but the world is not without risk.
FPP has just about spelled out the market in a nutshell,, either way I think we are all going to be eating schoolies next spring whether we like it or not. |
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10-09-2008, 06:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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Good you're into CD ladders, I think that's a smart move for anyone who can't tolerate more risk.
-spence
Last edited by spence; 10-09-2008 at 06:49 PM..
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10-09-2008, 08:02 PM
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Wipe My Bottom
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Originally Posted by spence
Good you're into CD ladders, I think that's a smart move for anyone who can't tolerate more risk.
-spence
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spence,
1. you're not getting any real return after inflation, the true handle of which is 9% or more.
2. your money is tied up with a bank that might go belly-up. not because of sub-prime, but because of global illiquidity and panic runs on the deposit base.
3. the FDIC deposit insurance reserves (~$55 billion) are being rapidly depleted as we speak. indy mac's failure alone was originally supposed to cost $4-$6 billion of reserve money, that figure has shot up to $9 billion (might even be more). just for one thrift. there are others that are blowing up and require attention.
4. the recently passed TARP act increased FDIC deposit insurance. but banks aren't paying increased contributions to the FDIC insurance reserve. this will aggravate #3.
the safest asset right now is the hardest of the hard assets. physical gold, preferably stored safely outside of the u.s. |
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10-09-2008, 08:05 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Why do I sense this is just the tip of the ice berg??? Recession??? If this ain't one......I don't want to see one! Depression???? Oh boy!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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10-09-2008, 08:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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what do you mean ' recession bigfish? this country has been in a recession for years. A false economy was created to hide the recession. Now we face the wake up call..
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10-09-2008, 08:27 PM
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Wipe My Bottom
Join Date: Sep 2006
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"false economy" = consumer consumption fueled by easy money ... and sharply higher gov't spending.
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10-09-2008, 08:29 PM
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10-10-2008, 02:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishpoopoo
spence,
1. you're not getting any real return after inflation, the true handle of which is 9% or more.
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Probably true, but I'm certainly not out to maxamize my return but keep things simple. I agree there's a chance banks could flounder, but I'm hoping for the best.
-spence |
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10-10-2008, 07:23 AM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
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hang onto your hats it's gonna be another rough day
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10-10-2008, 07:25 AM
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Wipe My Bottom
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
hang onto your hats it's gonna be another rough day
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futures are taking back lost ground...
s&p 500 index futures were down something like 30 points an hour ago, now they're only down 18 points. hell, in this environment, that's a rally.  |
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10-10-2008, 08:03 AM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishpoopoo
futures are taking back lost ground...
s&p 500 index futures were down something like 30 points an hour ago, now they're only down 18 points. hell, in this environment, that's a rally. |
Looks like we are in for another shellacing ....  I also don't think there is any way in hell there will be any buying heading into the weekend either |
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10-09-2008, 06:32 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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all I know is it aint good and it aint over
iceland is in serious shape, dragging the EU with it
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