Category Archives: Current Events

Tax Time – Goodbye Schedule D-1

Posted on March 8, 2012 by J.Wenger

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

Posted on March 7, 2012 by J.Wenger

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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Bulls verses Bears

Posted on February 9, 2012 by J.Wenger

This is a concept I’ve been toying with for a while: A recurring article subject called Bulls verses Bears, or something similar, where I post columns I’ve found over the week that seem to contradict one another. For example, some … Continue reading →

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The Root of All Evil?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by J.Wenger

Money! Money is the root of all evil. Right? Wrong. Maybe it’s a pet peeve of mine. But this phrase just irritates me to no end. It’s one thing to misquote someone…happens to everyone. But before using any statement as … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions – Financial Edition

Posted on January 2, 2012 by J.Wenger

Welcome to 2012! At the start of each new year, there is a lot of talk about making (and breaking) resolutions. Invest Safely has the resources you need to get off to a better start this year. Need help with … Continue reading →

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Correlation versus Causation – The 1%

Posted on December 11, 2011 by J.Wenger

I recently mentioned some statistics regarding the 1%, in an attempt to define the other 99%. To summarize: The Top 5 Facts about the 1%: 1) Owns 40% of US wealth 2) Takes home 24% of the nations income 3) … Continue reading →

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Who are the 99%?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by J.Wenger

Who are the 99%? I was asked this and realized that it is a tough question to answer – the 99% is comprised of a lot of different people. I decided to start with what they have in common. In … Continue reading →

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