maybe a different author talked more about inflation. but there's a comment on here about 130+-%/30 yrs inflation. i've long thought that if i think i've got enuf now, if inflation eats half of it in 20 yrs, i'd be ok w/that. it'd still be plenty.
another way of sayin' it is if the number stays the same. say a million bucks. if i still have a million bucks in 20 yrs, i'll be happy, even if it's value is half.
i think this is too obvious: i've never been one to borrow. the bit about taking on debt being the equivalent of trying to buy time.....never seemed necessary or worthwhile. the best part about being older, at 75, is not really needing to be in a hurry. enjoy the time that is.
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i meant martin, not william
Post: Perfect Portfolio
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wm, can you explain "price compression?"
Post: Perfect Portfolio
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it's a pretty silly question isn't it? t bills would easily accomplish almost triple what they're seeking.
Post: What is the standard advice for someone who wants guaranteed income in retirement?
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i like not having to be in a hurry.
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maybe a different author talked more about inflation. but there's a comment on here about 130+-%/30 yrs inflation. i've long thought that if i think i've got enuf now, if inflation eats half of it in 20 yrs, i'd be ok w/that. it'd still be plenty. another way of sayin' it is if the number stays the same. say a million bucks. if i still have a million bucks in 20 yrs, i'll be happy, even if it's value is half.
Post: Navigating the Unknowns of Financial Decisions
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i remember, a few yrs ago, j bezos said amazon will work until it won't. it amazes me how similar amazon is to the old sears catalog
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i think i figured it out
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what is "IDS" that is mentioned by a few folks here? thanks!
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enuf money allows your choice of what to do with time. it is said that borrowers try to buy time. it's way good not bein' a borrower.
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i think this is too obvious: i've never been one to borrow. the bit about taking on debt being the equivalent of trying to buy time.....never seemed necessary or worthwhile. the best part about being older, at 75, is not really needing to be in a hurry. enjoy the time that is.
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