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What is your Money Confession? (Your biggest money win or stuff up)
I never learned how to appreciate the value of money during my earning life, and subsequently trusted too many people too much. I retired after a military carreer with a nest egg of 38K, ( a furtune to me in those days), and proceeded to let myself be ripped off until there was nothing left. In late 2007 I discovered the stock market and began to dabble in shares. I am still dabbling. I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing, but it gives me an interest and keeps me occupied.

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At 11:43 on September 14, 2008, Warren said…
No hope at all - and I'm sure you let him know about it! I've got a couple of brothers myself - and I'm the eldest - so I know all about (healthy) sibling rivalry!
At 21:57 on September 1, 2008, Warren said…
Fishing isn't a strength of mine either, but then again I suppose I've never really put too much into it. Usually true about most things in life - the more you put in, the more you get out of it.

SOunds like you had a great trip. Now to the important part - did you beat your brother at golf? (older or younger?)
At 15:23 on August 31, 2008, Warren said…
Hi John,

Hope you had a great break - where did you go? And what did you get up to - a spot of fishing?

Warren
At 10:39 on August 7, 2008, Matthew Reader said…
Have a great trip and hope you catch some big ones!
Matt
At 10:39 on August 6, 2008, Matthew Reader said…
True. Now Russia is a strange one. From what I hear, it's pretty much run by the mafia - not sure how much of this is true, but if it is, how could you invest in anything short of hooking up with the mafia!

As for Brazil, they could be quite a force, but give they're so aligned to the fortunes of the rest of South America, this could pose problems for their future success. There are just so many problems with the way Latin American countries are run that it may jeopardise their economy.

I'd stick with India & China, although it will be interesting to see how China copes with the slowdown in the US and the post-Olympic blues.
At 13:27 on August 5, 2008, Matthew Reader said…
And don't forget India!
At 18:03 on August 4, 2008, Matthew Reader said…
But yes, I agree, I think our future lies in commodities. I read an article today about coal seam gas being the next big thing
At 18:02 on August 4, 2008, Matthew Reader said…
I didn't know he had a new book out - thanks for letting me know. Will have to get it now. He's an incredible guy - this link on Wikipedia has some background info on some of the weirder things he has done, like riding a motorcycle through China...
At 13:13 on August 2, 2008, Matthew Reader said…
Hey John, how's it travelling? Been a bit rocky lately, hasn't it? Where to from here????!

Matt
At 17:44 on July 24, 2008, Bandwidth said…
Hello John

Dabbling in the stock market is like scuba diving in shark infested waters. I believe if your are in the stock market youshould be there for one reason, to make money. I suggest developing a business plan and a system and sticking to both. A good book to read is "Trading your way to Financial Freedom" by VAN K Tharp. One of the things I have done recently is when I sell a share I put that in a custom portfolio and then I can see if it is up or down since I sold it.
 
 
 

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