That is amazing internal fortitude. I read an article by Jason Zweig in WSJ about Daniel Kahneman.
https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/daniel-kahneman-assisted-suicide-9fb16124
Freedom from outside maintenance is good at our age. You mention responsibility for HVAC etc, HOA fees and property taxes. What would be your opinion on a "similar" residence, a rental unit in a five building compound, each with 4 floors, elevators, swimming pool, lounge areas etc. like this one? Just curious how home or condo owners think about renting at our age with little commitment other than rent. https://brealuxury.com/two-bedroom/
This looked attractive and I looked into it a bit. The main disadvantage seems to be when the care needs become more demanding it can get very expensive.
Thank you Adam for the list.
I watched the Damodaran's video. It has a very nice framework for a logical basis for valuation and the overall context. He has done a wonderful job of explaining this.
After reading the chart and the three lessons there in, it was interesting to read the disclaimer "Be sure to talk to your financial professional before making any changes to your financial plan." Personally, I think everyone has to look to one's own solution based on short/long term needs. For sure, if one looks at the S&P Shiller CAPE ratio, I think some caution is in order. And has been, for some time.
My understanding is the premium goes up for a supplement plan every year and that is based on age. Secondly, companies compete for market share, and their bottom line and set the premium but that is not based on an individual's recent medical history. Is that what you mean by experience?
Very timely article and thank you. Everybody can be drinking the cool aid but one has to adjust his portfolio, stock vs bond/cash, for these unusual valuations. I would prepare for an extended bear market, and a 30% drop, based on what I gather so far.
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That is amazing internal fortitude. I read an article by Jason Zweig in WSJ about Daniel Kahneman. https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/daniel-kahneman-assisted-suicide-9fb16124
Post: How do you prepare for the long term care cost as retiree?
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Freedom from outside maintenance is good at our age. You mention responsibility for HVAC etc, HOA fees and property taxes. What would be your opinion on a "similar" residence, a rental unit in a five building compound, each with 4 floors, elevators, swimming pool, lounge areas etc. like this one? Just curious how home or condo owners think about renting at our age with little commitment other than rent. https://brealuxury.com/two-bedroom/
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This looked attractive and I looked into it a bit. The main disadvantage seems to be when the care needs become more demanding it can get very expensive.
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Self funding seems right to me!
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WWII spurred technological innovation. Perhaps another break came in at the end of 2022, and if you wait long enough you may see it on your chart? :)
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Thank you Adam for the list. I watched the Damodaran's video. It has a very nice framework for a logical basis for valuation and the overall context. He has done a wonderful job of explaining this.
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After reading the chart and the three lessons there in, it was interesting to read the disclaimer "Be sure to talk to your financial professional before making any changes to your financial plan." Personally, I think everyone has to look to one's own solution based on short/long term needs. For sure, if one looks at the S&P Shiller CAPE ratio, I think some caution is in order. And has been, for some time.
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Thanks for the explanation. Makes sense!
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My understanding is the premium goes up for a supplement plan every year and that is based on age. Secondly, companies compete for market share, and their bottom line and set the premium but that is not based on an individual's recent medical history. Is that what you mean by experience?
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Very timely article and thank you. Everybody can be drinking the cool aid but one has to adjust his portfolio, stock vs bond/cash, for these unusual valuations. I would prepare for an extended bear market, and a 30% drop, based on what I gather so far.
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