Stock tip

[Butchers Bill]

Just pointing out how boring and idiotic you are. It's one of my hobbies.

LOL!  To borrow a line from PG:

pot...kettle...black.

[Diomedes]

Nah, why don't we just liquidate the holdings (houses, securities, everything) of everyone in the US who makes more than you, and give you a house you didn't earn instead?

You and Adam Smith, always thinking.  Actually, I'd be satisfied if we just agreed that no one earns more than oh, let's say two mil per year, and move on.  Everything over that amount is spent on the people.  Universal health care, build schools, roads, railways, pay cops, teachers, and firefighters better,etc.  You want to get rich, you can.  Two mil a year is enough for anyone.  Work real hard sucking dick in the corporate world, or invent a cool doo-hickey, and you can wallow in as much as 2 mil per year.  Meanwhile, the rest of us who want to just work a job and live our lives can get on with it in the security of a stable, civilized society.
And those who don't want to work?  Well they can wallow in their own shtein.  Just like they do now.

But seriously, back to the subject at hand:  Say I did want to invest my $250 savings in this great tip.  I want in on the ground floor.  How do I go about that?  Because I want to get started on my membership in the "ownership society."  I've heard there are great perks.

[rjs246]

PG is a fine source of humor. Ask anyone.

[SunMo]

she's an artist and smilies are her paints

[MDS]

I think Danny Glover is one of the funniest people on the planet, when speaking about comedy.

[Diomedes]

Share Builder will let you get in on IPO's for around $1500

Right, so in other words the majority of Americans cannot afford to try an IPO.  Who the hell has $1500 cash laying around they can afford to risk?

[Butchers Bill]

You and Adam Smith, always thinking.  Actually, I'd be satisfied if we just agreed that no one earns more than oh, let's say two mil per year, and move on.  Everything over that amount is spent on the people.  Universal health care, build schools, roads, railways, pay cops, teachers, and firefighters better,etc.  You want to get rich, you can.  Two mil a year is enough for anyone.  Work real hard sucking dick in the corporate world, or invent a cool doo-hickey, and you can wallow in as much as 2 mil per year.  Meanwhile, the rest of us who want to just work a job and live our lives can get on with it in the security of a stable, civilized society.
And those who don't want to work?  Well they can wallow in their own shtein.  Just like they do now.

But seriously, back to the subject at hand:  Say I did want to invest my $250 savings in this great tip.  I want in on the ground floor.  How do I go about that?  Because I want to get started on my membership in the "ownership society."  I've heard there are great perks.

I have no problem with a max salary, but it would have to be higher than $2mm per year because there would be no tax base.  How about $20mm per year, with a tax rate of about 50% for anything above $10mm?

The "ground floor" as you desrcibe it would have been to know the inventors (or in this case the engineers/owners) of the company BEFORE it went public.  The IPO is hardly the ground floor.  But, if someone had $250 and wanted to invest aggressively the smart move would be to start with a "growth" mutual fund and add $25 a month or so. 

[Sgt PSN]

Share Builder will let you get in on IPO's for around $1500

Right, so in other words the majority of Americans cannot afford to try an IPO. Who the hell has $1500 cash laying around they can afford to risk?

upfront's dealer.  Duh. 

[Wingspan]

Share Builder will let you get in on IPO's for around $1500

Right, so in other words the majority of Americans cannot afford to try an IPO.  Who the hell has $1500 cash laying around they can afford to risk?

the amount needed to invest in an IPO varies and is set by the company offering the stock, not broker. it's not always 1500.

also, it should be noted that it is not a fee to invest. it's a minimum investment.

also, if you only have $250 to risk. the best advise would be to not invest it. after broker fees it's hardly worth it, when you can get almost 4% in a savings account at a bank like ING, and close to 6% on a CD.

[stillupfront]

Share Builder will let you get in on IPO's for around $1500

Right, so in other words the majority of Americans cannot afford to try an IPO.  Who the hell has $1500 cash laying around they can afford to risk?

How about every season ticket holder on this board?

[stillupfront]

Share Builder will let you get in on IPO's for around $1500

Right, so in other words the majority of Americans cannot afford to try an IPO.  Who the hell has $1500 cash laying around they can afford to risk?

the amount needed to invest in an IPO varies and is set by the company offering the stock, not broker. it's not always 1500.

also, it should be noted that it is not a fee to invest. it's a minimum investment.

also, if you only have $250 to risk. the best advise would be to not invest it. after broker fees it's hardly worth it, when you can get almost 4% in a savings account at a bank like ING, and close to 6% on a CD.

Not through an organization like share builder. They bulk buy the stuff. Why invest 250? Why not do it weekly? The broker's fees are minimized.

[stillupfront]

Nah, why don't we just liquidate the holdings (houses, securities, everything) of everyone in the US who makes more than you, and give you a house you didn't earn instead?

Actually, I'd be satisfied if we just agreed that no one earns more than oh, let's say two mil per year, and move on.  Everything over that amount is spent on the people.  Universal health care, build schools, roads, railways, pay cops, teachers, and firefighters better,etc.  You want to get rich, you can.  Two mil a year is enough for anyone.  Work real hard sucking dick in the corporate world, or invent a cool doo-hickey, and you can wallow in as much as 2 mil per year.  Meanwhile, the rest of us who want to just work a job and live our lives can get on with it in the security of a stable, civilized society.
And those who don't want to work?  Well they can wallow in their own shtein.  Just like they do now.

Are you farging shteinting me?? farg You!! In the next several months I intend to quit my job. Mortgage my self to the gills and start my own business. I certainly expect to make over 2 mil per year withn 5 years. If I am taking the risk and working my ass off, why shouldn't I benefit to the maximum. I could care less if someone is not willing to take advantage of the wonderful gift that is capitalism. HEALTHCARE IS ABSOLUTELY NOT A RIGHT! If teachers don't like the pay, they should find another line of work. Cops and Firefighters are lazy union iceholes. They should be paid on their merit. People should grow a set and learn to take care of themselves.

Oh and another thing. This month was MLK day. I have been watching a load of crap on TV all week. One thing that stood out all week was one quote. To paraphrase: Each American has a right to a living wage. That's a load of shtein. America is the land of opportunity. Everyone has the right to work their asses off, take risks, and get paid according to these principles.

[MURP]

whats the new business?

[stillupfront]

Design/Build firm specializing in mission critical space.

[Diomedes]

LMFAO