Author Archives: J.Wenger

Will Unemployment Torpedo the Stock Market?

With the market in a correction, now is not the time to buy new positions. And the new employment numbers that came in on Good Friday made next week even more interesting. Take a look at the above graphic.  With … Continue reading

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Market Insight from JP Morgan

It is that time of year again! Time for the quarterly market outlook from JP Morgan Asset Management (hat tip to B. Ritholtz for reminding me!). Each quarter, you can find this little gem of a PDF on JP Morgan’s … Continue reading

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Market Timing vs Risk Management

Question from an investor: “What do you think the market is going to do?” My answer: “I have no idea…but when it does it, I’ll be ready.” Question from an investor: “So you’re a market timer?” My answer: “No…I’m a … Continue reading

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Managing Your Personal Finances Using Cashflow Diagrams

For more a more detailed description of each cashflow diagram, check out my page on organizing personal finances (http://www.invest-safely.com/organizing-personal-finances.html). If you’re looking for tips on improving your financial health, my page on personal budgeting is a great place to start … Continue reading

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Tax Time – Goodbye Schedule D-1

When I first heard that the IRS was getting rid of the Schedule D, there was a fraction of a second when I thought that this might actually mean my taxes would get a little less complicated. Unfortunately, I heard … Continue reading

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Japan 2.0 Chart Pattern Revisited

As an investor, I always like to go back and review my thoughts and see if I still agree with myself. Back in August, Barry Ritholtz (The Big Picture) posted a chart comparing the US and Japanese markets, with the … Continue reading

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Cashflow Report – Portfolio Income during February 2012

Cashflow Report – Portfolio Income during February 2012.

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