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Date Posted: 05:19:57 09/21/09 Mon
Author: Mary Anne
Subject: Re: Hows everyones stocks and 401's
In reply to: Jeffman 's message, "Re: Hows everyones stocks and 401's" on 07:28:07 09/11/09 Fri

Jeff,an update. My 401K was almost completely redone this month.When that happens I see big returns in the near future.

Have you noticed that?That was done right before the big drop.One reason I did not hurt so much.

Email me some time if you would like.















>I did the same thing. I expect this is a cyclical
>thing. We have seen recessions come and go. This may
>take a bit longer to get out of but I expect to get
>out of it OK. As a matter of history... 65% of the
>rebound from stocks dropping happen in a short period
>of time. Usually a few months. But people that pulled
>out usually wait too long and end up missing the 65%
>of the recovery.
>
>Yes I am quite happy. I have a good job, great wife
>and kids that seem to be pretty well adjusted and I
>think they will do fine for themselves. Maybe thats
>why I am a glass half full person right now! :)
>
>>Same here Jeff.I have been pleasantly surprised for
>>the last few months.
>>
>> Going through this 10 years ago and seeing so many
>>panic and draw it out after it had gone way down I
>>knew enough not to panic.If you are a nervous nelly
>>who watches it each day and get all excited you should
>>not be in the market.
>>
>>A 401K is strictly long term.Now,I could have made a
>>few dollars in the last few years if! I had locked it
>>in CD's at 5%.I was lucky,(smart)? enough to tie my
>>others up at 5% and a couple at 5.50. for 4
>>years.Banks have specials too. I can still get 3.5 at
>>the Credit Union.
>>
>>In the market I am pulling even.I wonder how Sarah is
>>doing?I emailed her and she answered,said she was
>>OK,but not posting on the boards.
>>
>>You sound as if you are quite happy Jeff.Good to know.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>I am within sight distance of reversing all losses
>>>from last year. Last year was -28% This year to date
>>>is +20%.... Yes I know that is still negative
>growth
>>>when combined but had I overreacted and pulled it all
>>>into 'safe' bonds, I would still be close to -28%.
>>>
>>>Curious how everyone else is doing?

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