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Hi! - WRXodus - 04-30-2014
Hey folks,
I just found your forum yesterday, and am excited to hopefully become a contributing member.
Though I've spent the first 5 years of my career being an index investor, I've seen the light of dividend investing and am looking forward to growing and succeeding with you all.
RE: Hi! - Kerim - 04-30-2014
Welcome WRXodus! MANY of us started as devout indexers. Fortunately, the transition is pretty painless, and you can do it incrementally. Glad to have you here!
RE: Hi! - Dividend Watcher - 04-30-2014
Welcome WRXodus. Glad you found us. Nice to have another person join in.
I'm assuming you've only been investing for 5 years by the tone of your post. That's good, we don't have as many bad habits to break.
(04-30-2014, 04:21 PM)Kerim Wrote: MANY of us started as devout indexers.
Not me. I got seduced by the growth stock glitz. I was gonna be rich.
Something happened along the way but that was 30 years later. I was too stupid to take the hint from the dotcom bust. Lots of smart people here. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
RE: Hi! - WRXodus - 05-01-2014
(04-30-2014, 04:21 PM)Kerim Wrote: MANY of us started as devout indexers.
Hah I'm relieved to know I'm not alone!
(04-30-2014, 05:47 PM)Dividend Watcher Wrote: I'm assuming you've only been investing for 5 years by the tone of your post. That's good, we don't have as many bad habits to break.
I edited my OP a few times and had that clarification in there at one point, oops. I turned 27 yesterday and have been in my field for just over 5 years, but I've been passionate about investing since I was 18...now if only I held on to my AAPL shares from $90! D'oh!
Thanks guys for the warm welcome.
RE: Hi! - TomK - 05-01-2014
Welcome to the forum WRXodus!
RE: Hi! - WRXodus - 05-01-2014
Thanks, Tom!
RE: Hi! - EricL - 05-01-2014
Welcome WRXodus, glad to have you aboard!
RE: Hi! - WRXodus - 05-01-2014
Thanks Eric!
RE: Hi! - Kerim - 05-01-2014
Ah, a Subaru fan I see!
RE: Hi! - Jimbo - 05-01-2014
(05-01-2014, 06:57 PM)Kerim Wrote: Ah, a Subaru fan I see!
After I get my boyz through college ( in next 2 weeks) and get the wifes car paid off end of year im lookin at the Imprezza.
Get out of this gas guzzlin Pathfinder.
Jim
RE: Hi! - WRXodus - 05-02-2014
(05-01-2014, 06:57 PM)Kerim Wrote: Ah, a Subaru fan I see!
Yessir! My first car was a 2010 Impreza 2.5i (base model) but then traded it in for my current 2008 Impreza WRX STi. I love the AWD, boxer engine, and the safety ratings. Since I drive ~120 miles a day, the AWD and safety features make me feel safe®.
(05-01-2014, 10:33 PM)Jimbo Wrote: im lookin at the Imprezza.
Jim
Have you thought about which model you want? Since I take it that you want something more gas efficient, the 2.5i can probably get ~25-35mpg while the WRX and WRX STi can get ~17-25
RE: Hi! - Kerim - 05-03-2014
I drive a Legacy myself (middle-aged family man!), and have loved every mile of it. It is a 2005, and is showing its age. I've been thinking about a new one, but I really don't like the body style of the 2010-2014 era. They are doing a complete redesign for 2015, and the pictures look pretty cool. When they hit the dealerships, I'm looking forward to a test drive. Will probably opt for the 3.6 this time around -- not a fan of the new CVT.