Re: Remember "Bit-Slice" Chips ?

On Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:25:53 -0000 (UTC), Lars Poulsen wrote:

Around the time I turned 50, I realized I was going to need to boost my
retirement savings. I thought Ï work in internet technology, I know
which are the good and growing companies in my field, I will buy some of
that.
 
Then 2000 happened, and my Cisco, Osicom, Juniper etc stocks all took a
real nosedive.

I had friends that told me I was foolish to only have CDs, US savings
bonds, and savings accounts as they checked their stock portfolios every
hour. Crickets after 2000. I didn't lose a dime.

When I was married we talked to an honest broker. He told us if we weren't
willing to put the money on a roulette table in Vegas we shouldn't be in
the market. We thanked him for his time and insights.

Truth is, the whole topic bores me.