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If this happens it might retire me. Thank you baby Jesus....

re: Thoughts on Buzzfeed BZFD

Posted by kaaj24 on 5/22/24 at 10:57 am
Gamble is a word I would use . Sometimes those pay off. As long as your not using mortgage money…....
It’s a popular restaurant in the area. It’s got a limited number of tables. Yes, I would be bothered by the charge if they did not disclose it previously ...
Riding the waves. Expecting a pullback at some point. Not smart enough to time market. Time in the market is my jam....
Hurt consumers so think it’s bad. However, if it’s in an industry that was protecting my job I would probably think it was good....
Economics have always been manipulated by governments and special interests. Economics is now the weapon of choice to send messages to other countries. I’m more cynical the older I get. It’s a rigged game....
I wouldn’t be an investor here. Think there is more air out of this tire...
Fast food doesn’t have the value at all when comparing to fast casual places. I’m assuming a family of 4 is spending close to $50 per fast food visit. ...
If AI is the real deal then it will go much higher. I recall in the 90s bio science stocks went way up for a time, dot.com boom in late 90s/early 00. Only a handful of winners here over the long term. I’ve added to my position when it’s dipped below $800. I’ve been in it for more than 10 y...
Musical chairs. Don’t miss out on a seat. I do enjoy these short squeezes but don’t personally participate. Vegas style gaming....

re: Anyone retire early early?

Posted by kaaj24 on 5/11/24 at 7:56 pm
I’m planning on working part-time once the house is paid off. I’m on pace to retire at 57 or so for full time employment. As long as I have health I do plan to work as long as I’m able. ...
Buffett is a value investor. Reduced his position in AAPL not sold it completely. Market has had a great run so probably forecasting a correction. AAPL just announced a huge buyback program. ...
Can be lucrative but never a free lunch. Just understand what is the underlying assets you’re investing. Many times investors in these deals if they don’t perform have capital calls. Don’t make the capital call and it reduces your ownership. ...

re: Walker HS Baseball coach arrested

Posted by kaaj24 on 5/2/24 at 6:16 pm
Always wrinkles to the story. If he’s innocent it should be able to prove it pretty easy....
I’m focused on domestic market since more globalization now. Get diversified because of multinationals. I wouldn’t put more than 10% at most. Probably 5%...

re: Developing commercial properties

Posted by kaaj24 on 4/28/24 at 8:26 am
Be careful with commercial real estate. Class A properties tend to be resilient in the current market but a lot commercial space is in a world of hurt as occupancy is not where it needs to be and many buildings are going to have to refinance into higher interest rates. Lower occupancy plus higher...
If you’re only going to own one franchise it’s like buying a job for yourself. If you have to tie a lot of money in it just to work your tail off take that into your calculation as well....

re: Eating out vs in since Covid

Posted by kaaj24 on 4/21/24 at 10:04 pm
I’m eating out less due to the cost. However, the shitty service makes the dining experience less enjoyable and don’t feel like spending a fortune to not get decent service....