• @tsonfeir@lemm.ee
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    Biden is responsible for my loss of money because I chose to invest in a stock that was clearly a money grab.

    —Republicans

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      In a not-really-defense of their BS, by investing in DJT they’ve set up their net worth to get absolutely ruined during Biden’s 2nd term.

      • @tsonfeir@lemm.ee
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        453 months ago

        It would be ruined in Trump’s second term too. No one with real money bought that lie. He’s just making the middle class poor.

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          I’m trying to assume no 2nd Trump term for my mental health. Also I am, on the admitted basis of no special knowledge, worried that DJT stock is just a way for foreign money to get laundered and thus not subject to normal economics if he is reelected.

            • @jkrtn@lemmy.ml
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              Every SPAC is a scam. I learned my lesson well before this trash, which is obviously a pump-and-dump scam even independently of involving a SPAC. I would rather burn my money than give it to Donald anyway.

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            Did he get quick cash? I read he’s not allowed to liquidate any of his shares until 6 months have passed, which at this rate is not looking good for him

  • partial_accumen
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    “Just sat down with my broker yesterday and am having him move $10,000 of my Roth IRA, that we had sitting idle for kind of like an extra ‘emergency fund’, into $DJT stocks!” one user declared excitedly. “This is the only time I would hope for the price to drop so I can get as many shares as possible!”

    This is why we still need Social Security instead of just self directed retirement savings. Roth IRA savings are NOT where you source funds for buying meme stocks. With their mindset this person is going to end up penniless going into retirement, but luckily they’ll have some money from Social Security. They will only have that Social Security money because there was no way for them to touch it.

    • @SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
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      Unless trump gets elected and actually does torch social security. It would cause untold suffering, but also a fair amount of schadenfreude.

    • @Kit
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      I mean, Roth is just a post tax savings account. It’s not really meant for relying upon in retirement. It’s usually used to save for things like cars or a down payment for a house. Dumping it into stocks seems like a bad idea imo but you can withdraw at any time without penalty so you can spend it on whatever you want.

      The nice thing about Roth is that the interest earned can be withdrawn at retirement age but it’s usually very little compared to a traditional IRA or 401k.

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        You’re trolling me right? Your post is sarcasm?

        I mean, Roth is just a post tax savings account. It’s not really meant for relying upon in retirement.

        Of course its a retirement account. The word “retirement” is in the name of the account: Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account).

        It’s usually used to save for things like cars or a down payment for a house.

        You can withdraw contributions to a Roth IRA, yes, and a house down payment isn’t a bad use for it, but that’s it really. A house is an appreciating asset. It will likely go up in value over time. You shouldn’t be buying cars or anything else with your Roth IRA funds. A car is a depreciating asset. It will only go down in value over time.

        Dumping it into stocks seems like a bad idea imo but you can withdraw at any time without penalty so you can spend it on whatever you want.

        You can and should invest the funds inside your Roth IRA in stable securities. Boring stuff like “Total Market funds” that has a regular appreciable return. This isn’t where you invest in Gamestop, AMC, or any other volatile stocks.

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          My post said that it shouldn’t be relied upon in retirement, not that it isn’t a retirement account. If you’re lucky enough to be able to have both a savings account and a Roth, then sure, it doesn’t make sense to use it for a car. But if you need to choose between those two due to low income, it’s absolutely valid to use your Roth as a standard savings account and withdraw for large purchases and emergencies when financing isn’t an option. This is also helpful for people who tend to dip into their savings frivolously and often recommended to low earners as a way to control their finances.

          But yeah, if you’re in a conformable place financially then you should absolutely max out your Roth and not touch it. That simply isn’t a reality for most people.

          • @grue@lemmy.world
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            My post said that it shouldn’t be relied upon in retirement, not that it isn’t a retirement account.

            Bullshit. You wrote that:

            It’s usually used to save for things like cars or a down payment for a house.

            While yes, there’s an exception that allows you to use it for a house down payment (one time only, as a first-time buyer), it sure as Hell isn’t meant to be used for “things like cars!”

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            My post said that it shouldn’t be relied upon in retirement, not that it isn’t a retirement account.

            I’m disagreeing with what I am understanding your position is, but I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt. You’re stating that you shouldn’t rely on a Roth IRA in retirement.

            What, in your opinion, is an account that should be “relied upon in retirement”?

          • @EatATaco@lemm.ee
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            Roth IRAs are designed specifically for people with less money. When you get to a certain income level, you can no longer take advantage of them (well, there are some tricks).

            The general rule of thumb is that you;

            1. Build an emergency fund
            2. If available get your match for your 401k.
            3. Payoff high interest debt (like CCs)
            4. Max our your Roth IRA.
  • You’d think after a guy who has filed for bankruptcy at least six times, bankrupted a casino during the casino boom, never pays what he owes, people would have enough sense to NOT invest with that grifter.

    • @BorgDrone@lemmy.one
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      It wasn’t an investment, at least not in the traditional sense. It was basically a bribe. If he manages to get elected again then they will come to him to to cash in on their ‘investments’.

  • @some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
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    On Truth Social, retail investors are encouraging each other to keep the faith. “When the whole world is set on ruining you with everything that they have got, it’s a good sign that you are likely on the right side of things,” one person wrote on Thursday.

    Completely against rational thought. “If they tell me I’m bad, I must be good.” Sounds just like his supporters.

    Later:

    Another chimed in: “Not going to be able to sleep tonight. If you stick it out I believe you will be rewarded greatly. I believe God directed me here.”

    Completely delusional.

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      When the whole world is set on ruining you with everything that they have got, it’s a good sign that you are likely on the right side of things,” one person wrote on Thursday.

      Its no surprise they’re paraphrasing the bible to try and make themselves feel better.

      Delusional bunch of whackos and grifters…

      • @SPRUNT@lemmy.world
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        The world was set on ruining Hitler. He must have been all the way on the right side of things.

        /s

  • @EatATaco@lemm.ee
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    333 months ago

    “Just sat down with my broker yesterday and am having him move $10,000 of my Roth IRA, that we had sitting idle for kind of like an extra ‘emergency fund’, into $DJT stocks!”

    Three dumb things right here: having that much cash sitting idle in a Roth, paying a broker to purchase stock that you can do on your own for basically free, and putting that much money into such a terrible stock. This person is all kinds of moronic.

  • Ways to increase Truth Social value

    1. Say Hunter Biden’s information is hidden there.

    2. Sell nuclear secrets through Truth Social.

    3. Melania or Ivanka nudez.

    4. Share more Jeffrey Weinstein photos. Trump already has em.

    5. The Marjorie Taylor Greene vs Lauren boebert fight

    6. Have Putin show up to rally the GOP

    7. Matt Gaetz shares his pedo photos

    • @gramie@lemmy.ca
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      The Marjorie Taylor Greene vs Lauren Boebert fight

      I’m thinking a steel cage match.

  • @EnderMB@lemmy.world
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    Isn’t this just a fancy way for Trump to get some liquid assets?

    If so, of course they want you to keep the faith! More investment means Trump can pay his legal bills, liquidate, and let Musk get him back on Twitter.