How has your 401K, IRA, investments been doing under Obama?

[mainejeff]

Let's face it.......as many conservatives preach, it really IS up to the individual to make wise choices in their lives and that includes investments. So tell me CONKS........how are your investments doing since Obama's election back in 2008??? If you tell me that they are doing bad........then you are obviously an idiot when it comes to investing.

[mainejeff]

Oh yeah......I'm up over 300% since 2008. How can I complain about that?

[AZGrizFan]

Unfortunately, the 50 million who don't HAVE 401k's anymore because of 20% unemployed would like to have a word with you.

[CAA Flagship]

Way to cherry pick Jeff.
Yes, my investments are doing well and that helps offset the 40% loss in compensation that I have had to endure because Obama has not done a damn thing to help the economy (and that does not include the fact that I have lost a 401k match that could have made even more money in this market). Yup, the Americans that have jobs are working longer and harder for less compensation, and the corporations are showing huge profits as they stockpile money to withstand the higher taxes and Obamacare that is coming. This means that unemployment will remain high and compensation will remain low for the foreseeable future. But yeah, my investments have been doing well.

[D1B]

Unfortunately, the 50 million who don't HAVE 401k's anymore because of 20% unemployed would like to have a word with you.

[Ibanez]

I'm not a conk, but I lost about 35% in 2008. The last I checked, I had regained all of it but it's been a slow 5 years to get to that point.

[Ibanez]

300%? Whats your portfolio?

[bluehenbillk]

Just speaking for me I'm in great shape.

401(k) is higher than ever & so is my income. I was laid off in 2010 & switched jobs 2x since then but finally landed in the health care field and have been doing it for 2+ years.

While I feel sorry for people that have been out of work for more than a year I can't say I'm puzzled as to a) how it could take people that long to find a job and b) how they can maintain a standard of living.

[mainejeff]

300%? Whats your portfolio?

Apple, Netflix, Tesla, Facebook.

[mainejeff]

Just speaking for me I'm in great shape.

401(k) is higher than ever & so is my income. I was laid off in 2010 & switched jobs 2x since then but finally landed in the health care field and have been doing it for 2+ years.

While I feel sorry for people that have been out of work for more than a year I can't say I'm puzzled as to a) how it could take people that long to find a job and b) how they can maintain a standard of living.

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Seems Obama has become the latest scapegoat (surprise!) when it comes to individual failings.

[AZGrizFan]

Just speaking for me I'm in great shape.

401(k) is higher than ever & so is my income. I was laid off in 2010 & switched jobs 2x since then but finally landed in the health care field and have been doing it for 2+ years.

While I feel sorry for people that have been out of work for more than a year I can't say I'm puzzled as to a) how it could take people that long to find a job and b) how they can maintain a standard of living.

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Seems Obama has become the latest scapegoat (surprise!) when it comes to individual failings.

What in the FUCK are you talking about. Everything that happens to this country from 1/21/09 onward will forever remain George Bush's fault.

[ASUG8]

Just speaking for me I'm in great shape.

401(k) is higher than ever & so is my income. I was laid off in 2010 & switched jobs 2x since then but finally landed in the health care field and have been doing it for 2+ years.

While I feel sorry for people that have been out of work for more than a year I can't say I'm puzzled as to a) how it could take people that long to find a job and b) how they can maintain a standard of living.

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Seems Obama has become the latest scapegoat (surprise!) when it comes to individual failings.

I guess the caveat is that you give Obama full credit for manipulating the stock market in everyone's favor. Kind of like Bush could steer hurricanes

[Col Hogan]

Just speaking for me I'm in great shape.

401(k) is higher than ever & so is my income. I was laid off in 2010 & switched jobs 2x since then but finally landed in the health care field and have been doing it for 2+ years.

While I feel sorry for people that have been out of work for more than a year I can't say I'm puzzled as to a) how it could take people that long to find a job and b) how they can maintain a standard of living.

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Seems Obama has become the latest scapegoat (surprise!) when it comes to individual failings.

Which is wrong...but he also should not get credit for individuals succeeding...which includes investments...

Money can be made in good times and bad if you work at it...

[mainejeff]

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Seems Obama has become the latest scapegoat (surprise!) when it comes to individual failings.

What in the **** are you talking about. Everything that happens to this country from 1/21/09 onward will forever remain George Bush's fault.

[AZGrizFan]

What in the **** are you talking about. Everything that happens to this country from 1/21/09 onward will forever remain George Bush's fault.

You can roll your eyes all you want, but we're going on 5 years into the Obama reign and he has yet to accept responsibility for a single thing that's gone wrong under his watch...and I dont' expect that mantra to change in the next 3+ years.

[mainejeff]

You can roll your eyes all you want, but we're going on 5 years into the Obama reign and he has yet to accept responsibility for a single thing that's gone wrong under his watch...and I dont' expect that mantra to change in the next 3+ years.

What has "gone wrong" according to a CONK like you?

[Ibanez]

300%? Whats your portfolio?

Apple, Netflix, Tesla, Facebook.

Facebook? Not bad. I wish I had bought it when it was in the $20s.

[mainejeff]

Apple, Netflix, Tesla, Facebook.

Facebook? Not bad. I wish I had bought it when it was in the $20s.

It's not too late.......I think we'll see it hit $200 sometime in 2014.

[GannonFan]

Unfortunately, the 50 million who don't HAVE 401k's anymore because of 20% unemployed would like to have a word with you.

More income inequality - the rich get richer, and the poor get left behind. Where's kalm when you need him? Maybe we can start getting 401k's banned or at least tax the earnings right now. Can't let income get anymore inequal. The horror.

[AZGrizFan]

You can roll your eyes all you want, but we're going on 5 years into the Obama reign and he has yet to accept responsibility for a single thing that's gone wrong under his watch...and I dont' expect that mantra to change in the next 3+ years.

What has "gone wrong" according to a CONK like you?

Never mind. If I have to spell it out for you, it's an exercise in futility.

[AZGrizFan]

Unfortunately, the 50 million who don't HAVE 401k's anymore because of 20% unemployed would like to have a word with you.

More income inequality - the rich get richer, and the poor get left behind. Where's kalm when you need him? Maybe we can start getting 401k's banned or at least tax the earnings right now. Can't let income get anymore inequal. The horror.

But hey, those 20% unemployed get unemployment benefits for life, essentially, right?

[mainejeff]

More income inequality - the rich get richer, and the poor get left behind.

So you are saying that is bad??? Most are CONKS aren't they?

[Cap'n Cat]

What has "gone wrong" according to a CONK like you?

Never mind. If I have to spell it out for you, it's an exercise in futility.

As if YOU could explain it.

Bud Light and tits. Bud Light and tits. Bud Light and tits.......

[mainejeff]

What has "gone wrong" according to a CONK like you?

Never mind. If I have to spell it out for you, it's an exercise in futility.

Nah.....more like you are talking out your *ss.

[mainejeff]

More income inequality - the rich get richer, and the poor get left behind. Where's kalm when you need him? Maybe we can start getting 401k's banned or at least tax the earnings right now. Can't let income get anymore inequal. The horror.

But hey, those 20% unemployed get unemployment benefits for life, essentially, right?

Well......if we'd kick out all of the Mexicans.......that 20% could all pick lettuce and wipe the *sses of the rich......right?