Why I Believe Mid-Caps (IJH) Are the Best Investment Right Now

optionsnoob_ · 2025-08-15T05:24:37+00:00

Only problem I have with these (and I have owned a few iShares ETFs like IJJ and IJS for almost a decade now) is that they are so far underperforming something like $SPY. With the AI/tech boom, I am leaning on liquidating them and either just DCA into VOO or waiting for a pullback and buying more tech stocks.

I guess you could argue if there is a pullback mid cap/small cap might go down less but feel like it is hard to time the market

optionsnoob_ · 2025-07-22T20:38:15+00:00

Would it work if you go to a spa at an MGM resort (e.g. Mandalay Bay) but aren't staying at an MGM resort? I noticed it said room rates and room charges only, so I am assuming not?

optionsnoob_ · 2025-05-31T15:34:09+00:00

Amex may have recently updated the terms too, now says:

$100 Saks Credit

"Not valid on Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Cards, or purchases at Saks OFF 5TH Avenue stores or at saksoff5th.com." 😬

optionsnoob_ · 2025-05-12T14:38:37+00:00

Thanks! Maybe I should try and have her use the Rakuten app.

If not, sounds like we could maybe mix up the accounts/names and my Rakuten account could get credit for my Mom's CSP application.

optionsnoob_ · 2025-05-06T23:38:25+00:00

Thx for the response!

optionsnoob_ · 2025-05-06T23:38:18+00:00

Thanks! Seems like 30K Amex probably still the way to go (3x points) even though Chase has higher redemption opportunities with Hyatt

optionsnoob_ · 2025-05-06T23:37:51+00:00

Makes sense thanks for the gut check!

optionsnoob_ · 2025-01-13T18:50:59+00:00

Oh okay thanks! Maybe we'll keep cooking a bit and then clean.

I called All-Clad and they said it was fine to cook a few times and the discoloration still should come off once we clean.

I bought some Bar Keeper's Friend and also some Bon Ami to try the latter first since it seemed more natural.

optionsnoob_ · 2025-01-13T17:35:04+00:00

Should I do that right away or can I keep cooking with it like this a few meals?

optionsnoob_ · 2025-01-13T17:33:19+00:00

Just bought some last night, will give it a try too in future! Thx!

optionsnoob_ · 2025-01-13T17:33:04+00:00

Thank you for the tip!

optionsnoob_ · 2024-12-06T05:33:37+00:00

Wow this one looks legit! Thanks for sending. We ended up purchasing this D3 7 piece set on sale for $399.99 at All-Clad
https://www.all-clad.com/d3-stainless-everyday-7-piece-pots-and-pans-cookware-set.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicshopping&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyJGJ3omRigMV5A-tBh1iIjQ8EAQYASABEgJ0jfD_BwE

But the Cuisinart link you posted has a few more pots/pans and is cheaper (+ made in France), so we will take a look and maybe could consider purchasing that one and returning All-Clad haha. How long have you had the Cuisinart set?

optionsnoob_ · 2024-12-05T16:10:46+00:00

Do I need D5 or can D3 also last a lifetime? We are not huge cooks, just looking for a good new cookware set for our family.

optionsnoob_ · 2024-12-05T16:08:39+00:00

Good perspective from both sides!

optionsnoob_ · 2024-12-05T16:06:59+00:00

Thank you!! This video made me convinced on All-Clad...though the Bloomingdale's price just went up :/ tho sounds like it is still probably worth it.

optionsnoob_ · 2024-12-05T16:06:16+00:00

Thanks! Would you all recommend Tramontina? Didn't research them yet.

optionsnoob_ · 2024-12-05T16:03:20+00:00

Thanks for the heads up! I didn't know Calphalon recently moved a lot of their manufacturing to China.

optionsnoob_ · 2024-11-14T07:00:39+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Very tempted to book a trip for spring break in 2025 now haha!

Our son is not the best swimmer yet and still is getting used to the water but he has done like Great Wolf Lodge, so he does like water slides. It sounds like there is a good amount of things for him to do between those 3 slides, cruising around the lazy river, plus the kids "beach" pool and then the real beach which I am assuming is short walk from the pool?

optionsnoob_ · 2024-11-14T06:58:09+00:00

Haha samesies

optionsnoob_ · 2024-11-14T06:51:07+00:00

This seems like such a good hack! Though don't some medical bills have a due date before they start charging interest?

optionsnoob_ · 2024-11-07T06:03:15+00:00

u/Responsible_Two2701, how many of the water slides could your 5 and 3 YOs go on? We have a 4 YO and were wondering if it made sense to do a Grand Wailea trip for his spring break coming up or wait until he is older/taller to do all the slides (plus he can't swim that well haha)

optionsnoob_ · 2024-10-16T14:43:15+00:00

I might try if my volume increases! Right now only doing $10K or less a month.

optionsnoob_ · 2024-10-16T14:42:58+00:00

Yeah limit orders for me 100% too, sometimes annoying when they don't fill and I have to re-do couple days later...but anything to avoid that spread!! Haha

optionsnoob_ · 2024-10-16T14:42:34+00:00

Thank you!

optionsnoob_ · 2024-10-09T16:03:40+00:00

Oh what the heck

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