October 1, 2008 was the last time

[hoosierdoc]

Just went to check the mailbox of the house we acquired in January. It was empty, but the newspaper box held this. It was a typical open front one and I'm amazed how well it held up.

 

[HoughMade]

October of 2008- on the cutting edge of the financial crisis. We generally think of the crisis starting just a couple of weeks before that....or at least the public becoming aware of it in mid September.

 

[CathyInBlue]

But the real disaster didn't happen until a month and three days after that newspaper's publication date.

 

[HoughMade]

But the real disaster didn't happen until a month and three days after that newspaper's publication date.

No argument there.

 

[CountryBoy19]

But the real disaster didn't happen until a month and three days after that newspaper's publication date.

Perfect timing to buy into the market then ... dumb luck on my part led to 300% gains in just over 6 months...