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To: RetiredNow who wrote (63209)	3/7/2003 12:45:19 AM
From: ehasfjord	Respond to of 77400

Interesting article. Surprised he didn't mention real estate as a viable option. Sure, it's had its ups and downs (mostly ups but when it heads down, it's at a far less pace than the up portion, and they sure ain't making any more of it). The biggest mistake I made was not dumping some of my mutual funds, or moving them into bonds. Another was to buy a good solid company and not get out of it when the getting was good. Didn't think that the general tanking would last this long. My stuff is now (and has been) split around. I do look for bottoms (or near bottoms) and buy in my "play around" account. If the signs indicate further upward movement, I'll stick with it, otherwise I'll take the few points and get out. In this market, there had better be an excellant reason to buy and hold. BTW, I'll bet the analyst that "poofed" on MO isn't a smoker, since most of the 25-30% smokers in the country are very brand loyal - even at the "cheap" cigarette stores. Oh well, if MO drops some more and the stars are right, I'll add to my position. It is one of the few companies that I treat as a buy and hold. Besides they own 84% of KFT which ain't no small potatoes. Take Care!

To: RetiredNow who wrote (63209)	3/7/2003 6:10:07 AM
From: Mick Mørmøny	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 77400

mm --This is a sideways market. Not a good time for LTB&H for me. And I hate what's going on with stock options. So I nickel and dime the 4 horsemen. It's fun if you have the time and patience. Regards. Mick (_$_) money.cnn.com