<p>awgee --</p>
<p><em>"<strong>BUT</strong>, during that time in which you owned the stock, the stock was <strong>NOT</strong> insured by the SIPC, because the SIPC only insures the broker against default, but does not insure you against loss for stock that you own. Are we ok so far? Is...
<p>I thought about it for a minute. And, truth be told, I cannot pretend to know that the Aviles family was not a victim of predatory lending. Just because you would not fall prey doesn't mean a family of non-English speaking immigrants wouldn't.</p>
<p>awgee -- you had me at "Gosh..."</p>
<p>For most people, a home is a pretty good investment. If you're talking strictly return on investment, then it pales in comparison to other asset classes, like stocks. But I doubt you will find any lifelong renters out there who are glad they never...
It's unclear from the promotion whether you have to buy all of these homes at once (which is incredibly stupid) or whether you simply have to be a repeat customer. Since they say as a current "or past" family member, I'm assuming it's the latter. I suppose it's an incentive if, for example...
L.A. residents just paid one of their firefighters $1.5m because he was fed some dog food. They really don't take their public servants for granted up there.
I think it's like apples vs. oranges. IMO, a comparable to LC would be Quail Hill. Perhaps Aliso. Comparable to OH would be something like, I dunno, Coto?
<p>awgee -- For one, the European Central Bank. It sets the rate in 13 European countries. My guess is they will likely cut at their next meeting in October. Why? Because their currency is becoming too strong and the exchange rate is harming European exports.</p>
<p><em>"In the past when we lowered our interest rates, most of the rest of the world did the same, so we did not have major inflation worries. This time, we are going it alone, and it will lead to inflation and ultimately higher interest rates."</em></p>
<p>Actually, the Fed's move will...