You have $100,000 in cash and just two choices. What do you do?

You have $100,000 in cash and just two choices. What do you do?

  • Give it all to Penn State. The purpose cannot be specified. Just give it all to Penn State.

  • Burn it all. Literally light it all on fire.


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I would normally say invest it but the inflation-adjusted returns the last 2 years have been double digit negative for both the DOW and the NASDAQ. Maybe in the next year we might see a turn around so possibly getting shares on discount right now. The only concern is that PEs are still high despite the weak market returns. My other normal option would be buy another rental property, but mortgage rates are through the roof right now.

Can I simply hold it in a 6 month CD at 5.5% or higher right now and then invest in the stock market as an option?
 
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Erial_Lion

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I would normally say invest it but the inflation-adjusted returns the last 2 years have been double digit negative for both the DOW and the NASDAQ. Maybe in the next year we might see a turn around so possibly getting shares on discount right now. The only concern is that PEs are still high despite the weak market returns. My other normal option would be buy another rental property, but mortgage rates are through the roof right now.

Can I simply hold it in a 6 month CD at 5.5% or higher right now and then invest in the stock market as an option?
Lol, wow.
 

Lion84

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What is with the hypothetical. My daughter attends next year from out of state. 100k tuition travel etc. Hold my beer.
My Daughter going to UP as well as a Freshman this fall - in state which lessons the pain somewhat after the first daughter went to a private school in Georgia - ouch.
 

razpsu

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My Daughter going to UP as well as a Freshman this fall - in state which lessons the pain somewhat after the first daughter went to a private school in Georgia - ouch.
We are kinda the same way. Her twin is going to Duke but on a full ride.
 

retsio

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Give to Penn State -- NO .... Way ! ..... Not until DEI+b is eliminated and all positions removed, with budget savings recognized.

There is no justification to subvert PERFORMANCE for 'hurt feelings' !
 
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step.eng69

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Bkmntnit.......
@PSUFTG2

Nit,
I pass by the W-B Campus three-four times a week and wondering what the 20'x20' +/- square building, next to the Friedman Observatory, is constructed for. Figuring that the BOT is considering shutting down several campuses, why would new construction be allowed unless it is needed?



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Bkmtnittany1

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Bkmntnit.......
@PSUFTG2

Nit,
I pass by the W-B Campus three-four times a week and wondering what the 20'x20' +/- square building, next to the Friedman Observatory, is constructed for. Figuring that the BOT is considering shutting down several campuses, why would new construction be allowed unless it is needed?



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Will find out for you… hopefully it is where they store the Stella! BTW… that lamp post with the PSU flag… my dog pees on that thing at least 5 times a week! He hammered it today at 930!!
 

step.eng69

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Will find out for you… hopefully it is where they store the Stella! BTW… that lamp post with the PSU flag… my dog pees on that thing at least 5 times a week! He hammered it today at 930!!
Thanks Nitt,
You're like Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of Baskerville.
🧐
 
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