Worst by far was shorting orange juice futures a week before a significant snap freeze in Florida in the early 80s. Couldn’t get out for 5 sleepless nights!
Thank the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association for your tax basis. Our Democratic California legislators have been trying to whittle away the limiting tax increases initiated overwhelmingly in 1978 (Proposition 13) by California voters.
Your journey impressed me as much as your very clear and concise writing. I spent 20 years active duty in the AF as a navigator and enjoyed almost all of it (selective memory). Like you, I made some awful speculations - mostly in the commodity markets. But time heals all wounds....luckily. Being a lifetime member of AAII since the early 80s proved to be a worthwhile financial educational decision and I recommend it. The Birth of Plenty by Bernstein is one of the 10 most interesting books that I've read....not sure if that's the same Bill Bernstein that you met.
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Worst by far was shorting orange juice futures a week before a significant snap freeze in Florida in the early 80s. Couldn’t get out for 5 sleepless nights!
Post: Stepping In It
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Yes. It's mass times velocity equals mass times velocity. The larger the car, the bigger that mass.
Post: Turning on a Dime
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I'd lease a private jet, hire a pilot, and travel to bucket list locations - New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, etc. Until the money ran out.
Post: If money were no object, what would you NOT change?
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Thank the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association for your tax basis. Our Democratic California legislators have been trying to whittle away the limiting tax increases initiated overwhelmingly in 1978 (Proposition 13) by California voters.
Post: Our Money Pit
Link to comment from January 20, 2024
Your journey impressed me as much as your very clear and concise writing. I spent 20 years active duty in the AF as a navigator and enjoyed almost all of it (selective memory). Like you, I made some awful speculations - mostly in the commodity markets. But time heals all wounds....luckily. Being a lifetime member of AAII since the early 80s proved to be a worthwhile financial educational decision and I recommend it. The Birth of Plenty by Bernstein is one of the 10 most interesting books that I've read....not sure if that's the same Bill Bernstein that you met.
Post: A Long Journey
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