When younger and building a portfolio, going through the cycles was not an issue for me as I was not pulling out funds. Today that is different and I am more market exposed then most investors my age. (77). Now when one needs to pull out funds it is not good to be pulling out when the markets are down. I had older friends that needed to do that in 2008-009 and it cost them lots of money. We have enough to cover some major construction and moving expenses but I am meeting with our planner next week to discuss our future. Right now interest rates in the 4-5% range make lowering some exposure more attractive. I don't like the market going down but we may have more uncertainty and rising costs in just living over the short term than investments. Companies will still keep producing and making money if consumers will pay the increased costs. Now we have daily announcements that create uncertainty.

Bryce

The market slide is starting hang on going to be a tough one Im afraid.

White marlin as far as the market its not over POTUS farts and it will drop I hope not but over 3 years to go and lots more executive orders.

White marlin as far as the market its not over POTUS farts and it will drop I hope not but over 3 years to go and lots more executive orders.

Rat I think your mistaken about a trust keeping money from the old folks home they been through it with several folks and a trust didnt keep the nursing home from collecting monthly fees

Rat, I think it's 5 years.

80 billion give or take in QE the last few weeks.

If Medicaid is greatly lowered or eliminated I would hope that Congress would be willing to pass a death with dignity or assissted suicide bill for the nation so that our elders can leave without having to perish in horrible conditions or the wealth of all generations get used to extend life. If we want the government to lower the quality of options for our elderly and poor to live they should pass options that can be used.

Bryce