TJ Schoenlein's Comments

Positioning for 2010: 10 Seeking Alpha Contributors Ready Their Portfolios

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:30:08 -0500

The "mold on bacon" comment is the best part of this worthless article..

New Leveraged ETNs Offer Innovation

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:41:43 -0500

Most of us should stay far away from this kind of stuff. The more complex it is..the quicker you and your money will separate.

The Difference Between Oil Shale and Shale Oil

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:36:23 -0500

Excellent article. Thanks for the tutorial.

2009 is already a record year for MLP's

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:12:13 -0500

Good article.. MLP's have been my bread & butter during the recession. The only group that didn't cut / eliminate the dividends.
Do you homework and make your buy.

Reaching for Yields with MLPs

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:22:14 -0500

First off, great article, clear, understandable.
Now I remember why I'm following Joesph L.S.
He make's sense in his writings and of course.. I agree with his position.
MLP's have been my bread & butter for returns. ( I'm 69 )
Everything else, shippers, banks, financials, REITs, etc. have cut or elimenated them all together. No sales job needed here..thanks.

Trying to Understand Airline Executive Compensation

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:59:51 -0500

The American airline system is a global embarrassment. I'm not surprise at the pay scale of the boys at the top. I have a very simple solution, outsource the senior management positions to the Asians. If anyone reading this has ever flown Singapore, Thai airlines they know what I'm talking about.. service and more service with a smile.
Ok, I know I'm being silly, but if these guys can do it and make money why can't the Americans?

Shipping: Three High Risk, High Reward Options

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:15:15 -0500

It's called "CYA"..

On Nov 18 01:54 PM Mobywhite wrote:

> I'm confused. You say "Again, let me emphasize these options plays
> are extremely risky, I do not recommend them for anyone,..."

>
> If you do not recommend them for anyone why write this article?

On EPS and MLPs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:53:15 -0500

Now this is the type of informative posting I really enjoy seeing here. It's clear, understandable and simply put.
Yes, I'm a big fan of MLP's, They have been my bread & butter during the financial abyss.

Altria: Tobacco Stock at a Discount

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:47:49 -0500

The way I see it.. tobacco is nasty.. spiting, chewing, inhaling, all the same to me.. but.. many people like, love, need it so it makes us money. Mo & RAI make money and they consistently pay dividends every three months to me. That's what it all about here.

Emerging Markets ETFs Still Have Room to Grow

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:36:58 -0500

My compliments to Mad Hedge.. I couldn't have said it better. Listening to the experts can be extremely dangerous to your financial health.

How the Tax Efficiencies of Vanguard ETFs Differ from Others

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:24:03 -0400

The closer one looks at the Vanguard ETFs the better they look.
No surprise here.. good information for those who are looking for low cost top notch ETFs.

The Nine Best Natural Gas, Oil Pipelines for Income and Capital Gains

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:05:19 -0400

Excellent overview without the "long story."
Having seen my banks, shipping dividends slip into the abyss.. the MLP's payouts have been my bread & butter during this recession. Being retired, the money is there on a quarterly basis.

Eastern Winds Favor Diana Shipping

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:47:38 -0400

Very good article, clear, logical, makes sense.
I think it's time to add a couple of shippers to the portfolio.

MLPs Soar to New Highs in 2009

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:42:08 -0400

I'm a big fan of many MLP's. I've been sliced & diced by the banks, insurance companies and just about all other dividend paying companies this time around.
The only area that has kept my passive income whole had been the pipelines. (Nat/Oil)
Cash cow for a retired guy.. thank you MLP's.
Check out what I own and see for yourself .. if you are looking for passive income you need to have some money with these folks.
Long: NS, MGG, WPZ, ETP, ETE & MWE

Why This Is No Time for Buy and Hold

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:47:05 -0400

Sorry Herr Fritz, 'if it looks like a duck... you sound like a kissing cousin of Dr. Doom... aka "chicken little".

Is BB&T Worth the Price?

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:36:51 -0400

I agree with Ockham this time around. I own about six banks and have paid the price for this ownership. BBT is the one bank to own going forward at this time. They cut the dividend this year which cause many folks to sell. This bank is well position to take market share from others in the market and I believe will come out of this much stronger then what many folks believe. Check it out.

The Baltic Preview

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:03:35 -0400

This is the type of article I like to read, clear, logical, to the point.
Thanks for the additional information on where to locate BDI charts/information.

5 Companies Raising Dividends in This Recession

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:17:45 -0400

I'm a dividend investor and I do my homework..but, 1-3% yields don't cut it with me. Inflation is higher then what the yield is. I know you can move the numbers around and project this and that. Most of your hopes of making some real money rest with the stock price going up.
There are many better choices out that offer 7-10 yield with significant capital growth. That's where I want to be.

Beware 'Dividend Aristocrats' that Actually Offer Low Yields, No Real Income

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:27:14 -0400

I'm primary interested in stocks with a strong income stream (8-10%), enough growth to increase the dividend above the on going inflation rate. Stocks that pay 2-5% are not on my radar screen no matter if they are Aristocrats or whatever, etc. Why buy a low % dividend, losing money to inflation and waiting, just hoping the stock price will go up? I want to get paid now.. then I'll wait and hope.
I'm doing that now, collecting from the likes of etp, tpp.

Philip Morris International Is a Strong Buy

Sat, 23 May 2009 11:36:18 -0400

The issue isn't whether smoking is bad for you..it is.
It's all about is this a stock to own and make some money? Hey we are capitalists - making money is what we do. Hold the editorials and give some reasons to buy the stock.

The Bears' Skepticism Is Getting Old

Sun, 17 May 2009 08:53:19 -0400

Tom's got right this time.. by the time the bears say it safe to go into the water again - it's probably to late to pick the low hanging fruit. Be as it may, this is the way it has been in the past and I think the future. It's called human nature. What's the phrase.. the glass is half full/empty?

Lorillard Lights Up - Barron's

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:28:31 -0400

Few people dislike smoking as I do. I go out of my way to avoid smokers and the nasty smell.
Having said that, I owned both Altria and Reynolds.
Why? they make me money.. isn't that the reason we are all in the stock market?
I leave my bias at the trading door.

House Democratic leaders will vote today on a 90% tax on executive bonuses made by firms receiving over $5B in federal aid. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer tells reporters he expects it "to pass in overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion."

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:36:00 -0400

You can forget logic, reason, fairness,etc.
History has taught us that when the mob wants heads.. off they go.. the mob goes home and it business as usual.
By the way, I favor the suicide approach over resigning.

AIG: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Tax 'Em

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:34:32 -0400

I agree.. there is more then one way to "skin" a cat.. tax them to the max! Sure it's not fair, but life is not fair. Each time I look at the value of my AIG stock .. yep life is not fair folks.

The Future of Citigroup and AIG

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:03:03 -0500

A solid piece of work. Logical comments - makes sense to me.

Does Wal-Mart's Success Foreshadow a Retail Recovery?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:59:45 -0500

Wal-Mart was,is and will continue to be the 800 pound gorilla.
They do it better then the rest..

China's Economy Faces New Problems

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:58:07 -0500

Having never read anything posted by Mr. Brown, I had just about passed on this piece after reading his first couple of sentences.
He needs to reduce his "Hubris" meds.

eBay's Disruptive Innovations Come Full Circle

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:05:33 -0500

Hey folks, lets keep in mind a key point here. Some sellers were blackmailing many buyers who had fair complaint issues.
As a long time buyer with zero negative feed backs, I think only once did I consider negative feed back for a seller. Checking the sellers feedback I saw a pattern of giving negatives to those buyers who use the system to tell others of poor service, etc.
Maybe this is the real issue here. High volume sellers can handle the percentage of negatives while the little buyer can get knocked dead.
Just my view point

6 Reasons Why I'm Bullish

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:51:13 -0500

jegan: you are right.. watch the Baltic Dry Index.
This index tells it all. When the Baltic moves up, it's action time.

Don't Let Bulk Shippers Sink Your Portfolio... For Now

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:58:25 -0500

Just a little late with the news..