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Forum: Internet Gambling 10-05-2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 60
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Net Teller

Thanks for the replies.

The problem is that the only account I use is a brokerage account with check/ATM features, and either my bank (AmEx) or net teller won't allow it to be set up.

I don't...
Forum: Internet Gambling 10-05-2006, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 60
Posted By Oak Bull
Net Teller

I tried to set up net teller, but my only checking account wasn't able to be used. I don't need to make deposits, I just wanted to be able to cash out using their ATM card.

Any suggestions for...
Forum: MTT Community 06-15-2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 53
Posted By Oak Bull
Live Multis In Vegas

Heading to Vegas July 13-17th.

Does anyone know a good place for daily multis in the $200-$500 range?

Thanks.
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-13-2006, 03:25 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 396
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: If I wasn\'t an American-Italian guy....

A Haitian from Bad Boys 2.

Or a Jamaican gang member from that old Seagal movie.
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 04-02-2006, 02:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 90
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Financial Advisors

As far as what good is going through me (for argument's sake let's assume I know nothing about investing):

Maybe I'll notice that the insurance policy you were sold by your brother-in-law 5 years...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 04-02-2006, 02:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 90
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Financial Advisors

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what would cause you to give somneone like me a shot?

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Prove to me that you can beat the S&P over the long haul.

If you can't, what good is going through you...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 04-01-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 90
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Financial Advisors

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The extravagent parties for top sellers, the big bonuses for mutual fund managers who can't beat the S&P over the long haul is part of the reason your profession is looked upon w/...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 04-01-2006, 04:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 90
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Financial Advisors

I think learning things on your own is great if you have time, and obviously those who post on here generally do.

I'm not trying to be challenging or anything I'm just trying to get a feel for the...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 04-01-2006, 02:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 90
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Financial Advisors

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Do you feel that the potential benefits of working with someone decent are outweighed by the costs or risks of being unable to find such a person, or worse, ending up with...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 03-31-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 90
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Financial Advisors

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A financial advisor should be "someone who helps people figure out what they want their future to look like, and shows them how to get there" but too often they don't look at the whole...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 03-31-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 90
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Financial Advisors

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i saw this quote on 2+2 awhile ago and it really got me thinking:

"if financial advisors are so good at what they do then why do they need to work"

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So if you...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 03-30-2006, 02:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 90
Posted By Oak Bull
Financial Advisors

I'd like to some general opinions from you on financial advisors.

I am one, and although I've helped many of my friends, family ect. make their lives simpler and more productive, I still do not...
Forum: Other Other Topics 03-27-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 390
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Ask nincomepoop about Fine Dining

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Don't listen to this freaking clown. You're taking tip advice from a waiter, come on, what do you think he's going to say? 15% is the standard, if you go higher than...
Forum: Sports Betting 03-07-2006, 01:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 83
Posted By Oak Bull
Big Sky

Anybody follow the Big Sky or any other mid-majors?

Any takes on tomorrow's games or a N AZ or Montana upset in the tourny?

I've had good success with the mids this year but would like some...
Forum: Sporting Events 03-07-2006, 01:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 83
Posted By Oak Bull
Big Sky

Anybody follow the Big Sky or any other mid-majors?

Any takes on tomorrow's games or a N AZ or Montana upset in the tourny?

I've had good success with the mids this year but would like some...
Forum: Politics 02-21-2006, 06:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 180
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: A good fascist family

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1) You can't force me to move. This is my property.

2) Your grandmother is a war mongering fascist.

3) I don't like it when my hard earned money is stolen from me.

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Forum: Sporting Events 01-26-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 122
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Roethlisberger of Manning -- Take two

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Manning.

He has yet to reach the top of his potential.

While Ben is was great early, he has the team around him to be great.

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And its obvious that Manning will soon...
Forum: Sports Betting 01-25-2006, 11:59 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 423
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: SB opening line: Pitt -3.5

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I disagree. From what I've read, the Steelers backers seem to believe Seattle has no chance whatsoever of winning, while the Seahawks backers are merely claiming that they do.

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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 01-25-2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 157
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: IRA for Professional Gambler

I'd skip the tax break this year (since you're not claiming much income) and use a Roth. When you are retired and drawing money from a 401k, IRA, Roth IRA, ect. you can't really hide your income as...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 01-25-2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 157
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: IRA for Professional Gambler

SEP limits are 42k for '05 and 44k for '06.
Forum: Sporting Events 01-22-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 919
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: *** Official Steelers vs Broncos Thread ***

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If the Steelers turn it over 5 times then Denver is in good shape.

Otherwise the Steelers win by double digits.

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Watch football much?
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 01-17-2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 162
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Large Savings Account - Safe Place to get more than 2%?

Are you certain that it makes sense to keep such a large chunk of assets tied up as basically cash reserve?

It might, but depending on the timing of your short and long-term financial goals, your...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 01-17-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 153
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Investing some savings...

Did you mean Oppenheimer Developing Markets (probably) or Emerging Growth?

Developing Markets is a good fund and Oppenheimer is a solid fund family with a good international department. It...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 01-17-2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 149
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Transferring Stock

In calculating the expected family contribution for college education and eligibility for federal financial aid, the student is expected to allocate a much higher % of his/her assetts to tuition than...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 01-17-2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 1,257
Posted By Oak Bull
Re: Evaluating Managed Funds

Some interesting info on Fidelity:

William Danoff, who has managed Contrafund for 15 years, was chosen to manage a new fund, Fidelity Advisor New Insights, in July of '03. New Insights is also a...
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