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If you already paid the load on the American Funds then do not factor that into the decision to move your money to Dodge and Cox. That load has already been paid will not have to be paid again (provided that it is a front load as it seems from your post). Other than that, mutual funds are just like stocks - some will do well and some won't. If you're picking Euro funds, Latin American funds, etc then you're going to want to try and pay attention to the events that are happening there so that you can make the appropriate moves when necessary. I've got a big portion of my retirement in an S&P 500 index fund. Tyrus, I'm kind of in both situations. I've already paid the front load for the AF for the past several years, but I'm planning on continuing to invest for the next few decades as well. So, the load does concern me, but only about what I will invest in the future, not what I have already invested. However, would ya'll suggest moving all of my investments into the Dodge and Cox funds if I decide to go that route, or leave what I've already invested in the AF? Thanks for all of the advice!

It's not reality. It's ignorance. : The Saints/Colts game was the most watched Super Bowl, and I believe the most watched television event ever. So, how does that cost the NFL money? Quit spewing your black helicopter conspiracy theory rhetoric and give Duke, and the other three teams that made it to the Final Four the credit they deserve.

You've got to qualify for the Elite Series, so I guess none have qualified to fish it. Maybe none have tried.

I played three sports in High School. For two years straight I got the Most Improved Award in all three sports. For those of you who don't know, that's the "you're a loser award" in High School athletics. While accepting that 6th Most Improved Award, our AD quipped, "Well, look on the bright side, with all the improving you do, you're bound to win the MVP someday!" Jerk. ;D

So, who's house did you have visit to get that picture? :

I love America!

I'm currently invested evenly in three American Funds (EuroPacific Growth Fund-A; Growth Fund of America-A; SmallCap World Fund-A). I'm looking at spreading my investments through four of Dodge and Cox's funds (Stock Fund; Golbal Stock Fund; International Stock Fund; Balanced Fund). D&C also has an Income Fund, but I'm young enough I think I'll leave that one alone for a while and focus on the more aggressive stuff. Thanks, and good luck in your looking too.

That's an awesome first fish! And, that's an awesome dad who takes his kids fishing!

IF IF IF IF "IF" IS SUCH A BIG WORD!!! ;D

Congratulations! How old is hour little fishing machine?

I'm currently invest in American Funds for my retirement account (Roth IRA). However, I've been looking at the Dodge & Cox funds lately, and really like their no-load funds, and cheaper maintenance fees, compared to AFs 5.75 loads and higher fees. Do any of you guys know enough about this stuff to offer my wife and I any advice on whether or not we should make a change or stay with AF. Thanks!

Capitalism. No , crapalism. Sounds like you need to sell all your fishing gear and give the proceeds to the local food bank. ;D

Double overtime, multiple buzzer beaters tiers, deep bombs, more lead changes than any statistician would care to count, controversial calls, and an insane play by play announcer.....I guess it was an alright game. ;D

Nice fish man! Congratulations!

One of the neat things about BR is that there is a search option in the upper right corner of your screen. The "Senko Knock Off" topic is a very popular one, and if you would like to take a few minutes to search it you'll get more opinions than you'll want to read. ;D Welcome to BR, and I hope you find what you're looking for! BTW, the knockoffs aren't as good (unless you ask the next guy who posts). ;D

I bet those first few seconds (when you still thought it was a bass) were great! BTW, how long did it take to get it in?

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1268874035/0#0 After you read the above thread to gain some perspective, log off of BR for a while and go read your calculus textbook.

My observation is that a child does not benefit any more from a high dollar private school education than a "free" public school education. A parent's involvement in the child's education is much more valuable. For example, I know some very educated children who attend a below average public school in our county. The reason isn't their educational environment, but their parents involvement. On the other hand, I know children who can barely distinguish their ears from their elbows, and they attend an expensive private school in our county. The reason is that their parents enrolled them in the private school, assumed that the teachers would take over from there, and then don't get involved themselves. So, my opinion is that you should save your money and just focus on being an involved parent. And, besides, she's only 3! There's plenty of time for public school later if you decide to go that route.

Way to go Greg! That's a huge accomplishment.

He seems like it. And, don't I remember him plugging your swimbaits a few years back on Basscenter?

;D ;D ;D My sentiments exactly!

Byron Velvick won the Elite Series event this week at Clear Lake. He's had a great comeback from a few years ago.

Northern Iowa upsets Kansas? I love the month of March!!! ;D

I wouldn't worry about Nova, they ain't getting past their next game. You called that one.

Avid, you're an eternal optimist!