JL

I'm getting swarmed at the camp and need a solution so I can actually spend some time outside without going crazy. What brand fogger and chemicals work best? Any other recommendations are appreciated. ...

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re: Investing in Private Equity.

Posted by JL on 5/12/24 at 9:51 am

Yes. A shares get priority then waterfall down based on what they decide the rest should get. ...

re: Investing in Private Equity.

Posted by JL on 5/11/24 at 7:33 pm

Rule of thumb is 2.5x cash flow is the value of the company. 150mm x 2.5 x 1%= your stake in a fair world. World isn’t fair. ...

re: Investing in Private Equity.

Posted by JL on 5/11/24 at 6:50 pm

Probably B shares and waterfalls are extremely complicated. You’re at the mercy of the PE firm and your CEO’s ability to negotiate. Do you know what percentage of the company your shares make up?...

re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted by JL on 5/8/24 at 6:08 am

Pool Season W1D1 in the books. Got a really good pump, broke more of a sweat than I did in maybe any workout in FOTH 1 and 2. I ran this program last August and had the following improvements. Up 40 lbs in 3 rep back squats Up 20 lbs in 4 rep bench Up 10 lbs in 1 arm rows Strangely BB uprig...

re: When do you consider Private Markets for your portfolio?

Posted by JL on 5/4/24 at 7:49 pm

I’ve done a good bit of this the past few years. If you live in a big city look for an angel network to start meeting like minded people and gain access to investment opportunities. ...

re: Frat boys at UNC defend flag, profit

Posted by JL on 5/2/24 at 8:48 am

I think they came out and said that all the proceeds were going to be donated to their frat's charity. ...

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re: Houston Eats

Posted by JL on 4/26/24 at 12:24 pm

This chocolate chip cookie statement is 100% accurate. I was pisses when they told me they got the dough from Austin. I wanted to get some in bulk. ...

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re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted by JL on 4/26/24 at 9:17 am

Two questions: 1. What's the best supplement for joint health, as I go up in weight I am feeling more stress on my joints. 2. What workouts do you miss that aren't included in these plans. I used to love chest fly's dumbbell, machine, or cable. Also miss cable rows, hamstring curls, le...

re: how hard is it to buy into a franchise business

Posted by JL on 4/25/24 at 6:16 am

You should consider buying a franchise that is already operating at a profit vs. starting one from scratch. ...

re: Financial Advisors Baton Rouge Area

Posted by JL on 4/23/24 at 6:54 am

I like VIVIX better than VIG. Better yield and about the same historical performance....

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re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted by JL on 4/22/24 at 6:56 am

Wrapping up FOTH2 this week, ended up stretching out longer than planned because of crap getting in the way where I couldn't hit 5 days/week. I wouldn't run this one again, I preferred FOTH1 and would run it twice instead of 1 and 2 back to back. I preferred 4 days a week with more intensity than...

re: Whole Life Insurance, etc

Posted by JL on 4/18/24 at 5:09 pm

If you think this is bad, I also invest in startups. ...

re: Whole Life Insurance, etc

Posted by JL on 4/18/24 at 1:42 pm

I mean you cash it out and you lose money, just like a divorce up to a point. I would have to look, but my guaranteed money without any dividend influence breaks even with my investment at like 17 yrs. At 10 yrs I would get back like 75% of my investment. My policy has never missed a dividend pay...

re: Whole Life Insurance, etc

Posted by JL on 4/18/24 at 10:37 am

You really have to do your homework to understand how whole life will work as a part of your personal finance strategy, not just as an investment. My wife and I have exhausted all our tax advantaged investment accounts. As soon as our first kid was born I took out a whole life policy on my wife (b...

re: Hottest Actress of All Time

Posted by JL on 4/16/24 at 7:59 pm

Catherine Bell Lea Thompson Elizabeth Shue ...

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re: Whole Life Insurance, etc

Posted by JL on 4/15/24 at 10:39 am

Have any of you guys read this white paper? The argument of using whole life as a volatility buffer vs. the "buy term and invest the difference" strategy is compelling. What are your thoughts on this? https://www.liquiditymap.com/assets/integrating-whole-life-insurance-into-a-retirement-income...

re: Gold-All time high

Posted by JL on 4/5/24 at 10:22 am

Gold is now outperforming the DJIA since I graduated in college in 2006. ...

re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted by JL on 4/5/24 at 9:37 am

BP is fine, 110/70 most days when my kids are acting right. Thanks for the tips. So take those and I'm good on the eggs? the cholesterol is probably hereditary, my diet is pretty good but both my parents are on meds for it....