
Victor R Franko
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| Number of Posts: | 1942 |
| Registered on: | 12/31/2021 |
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re: If This Isn’t an Emergency, What Is? The Tariff issue is not the slam dunk people surmise!
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/12/25 at 9:57 am to Timeoday
Was this argued or mentioned at USSC hearing?
Seems reasonable.
Seems reasonable.
re: New emails from Epstein about Trump released. These actually don’t look good.
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/12/25 at 9:53 am to SallysHuman
Last email is musings of potential blackmail/extortion of Trump.
re: Ending govt shutdown delayed Rand Paul frustrated by Hemp provision in agriculture bill
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/10/25 at 10:42 am to RollTide1987
No entiendo
re: Ending govt shutdown delayed Rand Paul frustrated by Hemp provision in agriculture bill
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/10/25 at 8:46 am to cajunangelle
Not necessarily a bad thing. He delays this into December all those government furloughs get the ax. I think the administration can also whack a bunch more starting Dec. 1.
re: MamdanI is only here to collapse NYC
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/10/25 at 8:20 am to Powerman
Now I understand why other posters ride your arse. You really are a nitwit, and post as such.
:rotflmao:
:rotflmao:
re: The nation's largest trucking company says it will no longer service New York City after…
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/10/25 at 8:17 am to wackatimesthree
A road toll is a fee paid by drivers to use specific roads, bridges, or tunnels, primarily to cover the costs of construction, maintenance, or to manage traffic congestion.
A tariff, on the other hand, is a specific type of duty applied primarily to imported or exported goods as part of trade policy, often to protect domestic industries or generate revenue.
A tariff, on the other hand, is a specific type of duty applied primarily to imported or exported goods as part of trade policy, often to protect domestic industries or generate revenue.
re: Question about a 401k investment option
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/10/25 at 6:52 am to masoncj
you can do a 7K or 8K personal ROTH even if you max out your non-Roth 401K.
re: Despite death threats, Tyler Oliveira releases the India Poop Documentary
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/10/25 at 6:49 am to HagaDaga
quote:
won't be dependable if shite hits the fan.
If shite hits the fan, maybe we can depend on them being front and center of the fan? :lol:
re: Tariffs are so stupid. Stupid TACO Trump. He’s so dumb
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/10/25 at 6:27 am to idlewatcher
Brave AI says,
quote:
Since April 2025, the U.S. has collected approximately $142 billion in tariff revenue for the fiscal year, with about $96 billion generated specifically from tariffs implemented after April under President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.
Monthly collections surged, rising from $16.3 billion in April to $29 billion in July, and continued at high levels through September, contributing to a total of $215.2 billion in duty revenue for fiscal year 2025.
The U.S. federal government collected $80 billion in customs duty revenue in fiscal year 2023, and this amount is projected to increase to $97 billion in 2024.
re: I'm a SNAP recipient
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/10/25 at 6:09 am to SNAP
Hey Fatso, you lose any weight in the last week?
:rotflmao:
:rotflmao:
re: What happens if the administration loses the tariff case in the Supreme Court?
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/9/25 at 10:07 pm to rickgrimes
I'm interested in what happens to the stock market and how long it'll take to recover. I'm hoping to liquidate many stock holdings by early January. Willing to accept the hit on mutual funds I own.
re: Deal has been reached to reopen the gov
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/9/25 at 9:45 pm to MemphisGuy
Yeah Memphis, you're correct about that, I was wrong. Penalty went away at the end of 2018. Please don't ax where my heads been.
re: Deal has been reached to reopen the gov
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/9/25 at 9:29 pm to Odysseus32
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Cash pay will see an uptick.
If people want to cash pay, that's fine, but without proof of insurance they'll receive the tax from the irs. May be cheaper to go that route however.
re: Question about a 401k investment option
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/9/25 at 6:29 am to Phate
If you're a set it and forget it type, I recommend you seek a Target fund, maybe Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund NASDAQ:VFIFX. if available. This fund will reallocate for you as you approach retirement at age near the year 2050, if this is close to your time. If sooner, go with a 2045, etc.
Some will poo poo this selection, yes you can get a better ROR selecting indexed funds or individual stocks etc. The reason I suggest for you a retirement date based fund is because you're not an active trader. The fund will automatically reallocate to more secure investments as you age. You don't want to be 2 years from retirement and the market takes a dump, do you.
Below is a 3 minute YouTube video explaining how a date based retirement Glide Path works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BBEa3jNNNs
This is the performance of Vanguards 2050 retirement fund I referenced set it and forget it type fund. I'm thinking that your company may offer these types of funds in your 401K options. I'm pretty sure that Vanguard uses their index funds anyway to create this retirement date fund. You just don't have to watch it all the time as an active investor might. Good Luck.

Some will poo poo this selection, yes you can get a better ROR selecting indexed funds or individual stocks etc. The reason I suggest for you a retirement date based fund is because you're not an active trader. The fund will automatically reallocate to more secure investments as you age. You don't want to be 2 years from retirement and the market takes a dump, do you.
Below is a 3 minute YouTube video explaining how a date based retirement Glide Path works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BBEa3jNNNs
This is the performance of Vanguards 2050 retirement fund I referenced set it and forget it type fund. I'm thinking that your company may offer these types of funds in your 401K options. I'm pretty sure that Vanguard uses their index funds anyway to create this retirement date fund. You just don't have to watch it all the time as an active investor might. Good Luck.

re: SIAP - "FAA grounds all MD-11s" (or... "Order Your Christmas Presents Now")
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/9/25 at 5:13 am to Bard
Well if I'm FED Ex and UPS, I'd find a way to add that 4% and 9% cargo to other flights. Max out that cargo volume and weight. I'm no expert, but I can't see those cargo planes flying at 100% efficiency prior to the stoppage, but I don't know a thing.
ETA, Maybe cargo volume and weight isn't the issue, but timing of flights is the issue. If this is the case, I guess some packages may be on the next flight and overnight delivery becomes next day. Either way, they'll probably adjust pricing to discourage immediate delivery and encourage next day or 3 day delivery, if timing iss the issue.
Kids just need a football, BB gun, and bicycle anyway. Oh, and rocks, lots of rocks.
ETA, Maybe cargo volume and weight isn't the issue, but timing of flights is the issue. If this is the case, I guess some packages may be on the next flight and overnight delivery becomes next day. Either way, they'll probably adjust pricing to discourage immediate delivery and encourage next day or 3 day delivery, if timing iss the issue.
Kids just need a football, BB gun, and bicycle anyway. Oh, and rocks, lots of rocks.
re: Swedish study finds longest living people have high cholesterol.
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/8/25 at 5:57 am to Night Vision
Any of those old timers fat guys? Asking for a friend as fat guys and high cholesterol seem linked in some way. :dunno:
re: Potential SEC Coaching Hires Could Concern Texas Longhorns
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/8/25 at 3:57 am to TrueLefty
Click bait.
Only Arkansas will be on the Texas schedule every year. Will the two other coaches even remain at those schools by the time Texas plays them?
Only Arkansas will be on the Texas schedule every year. Will the two other coaches even remain at those schools by the time Texas plays them?
re: John Brennan, Lisa Page, Peter Strzok, & others subpoenaed by fed grand jury
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/8/25 at 3:49 am to CleverUserName
I feel your pain CleverUserName.
Never fails. Juicy topic, 2 pages of somewhat fair discussions, followed by 4 or 5 pages of derailment by the retards and usual bloviating suspects.
Never fails. Juicy topic, 2 pages of somewhat fair discussions, followed by 4 or 5 pages of derailment by the retards and usual bloviating suspects.
re: Which has more potential? Oklahoma or A&M...
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/7/25 at 6:40 pm to RedDirt
All that, plus OU will always have strong connections with the DFW Metroplex. Plenty of players close to OU. Families can drive to Norman in about 3 hours.
OU ain't gonna be Nebraska.
OU ain't gonna be Nebraska.
re: Hard working American complains about the free food she was give in lieu of SNAP
Posted by Victor R Franko on 11/7/25 at 1:03 pm to RoachHotel
You seen those big belly defensive tackles that strut around rubbing their big bellies after sacking a QB? That'd be me if I got that box.
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