Category Archives: Current Events

Quote of the Day: Robert Kiyosaki

Posted on March 17, 2011 by J.Wenger

“A true investor takes a bad investment, and tweaks and manipulates it into a good investment.” – Robert Kiyosaki Remember Safe Investing Principle #10 – “Learn from your mistakes (i.e. losses) ; you’ve already paid for them.” So assuming that … Continue reading →

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Always Invest with a Plan

Posted on March 15, 2011 by J.Wenger

A good bit of advice from Barry Ritholtz over at The Big Picture, regarding how to invest during a crisis: The time to look for the emergency aisles and where the exits are located is before takeoff, not after the … Continue reading →

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Oil Price Spikes: Historical Data Point

Posted on March 5, 2011 by J.Wenger

I have received several questions on the impact of oil price spikes (both personally, via invest-safely.com, and comments on this blog). I do have an opinion, which is based on my limited knowledge of the facts. I am no expert … Continue reading →

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Rule-Based Investing Saves the Day

Posted on February 10, 2011 by J.Wenger

Right now, the market has been in an uptrend for almost two years. Statistically speaking, the rally is one of the longest uptrends on record. So it is only natural for people to begin questioning “when will we see a … Continue reading →

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Fundamental issues with the GM IPO

Posted on November 21, 2010 by J.Wenger

The GM IPO (General Motors initial public offering) has come and gone, with the stock price settling just above $34 at the end last week. A few of you may have even been able to get your hands on some … Continue reading →

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Look out Below!

Posted on May 6, 2010 by J.Wenger

Drastically falling market prices, such as the ones we saw today, highlight the need for individual investors to use stop-loss orders. Placing “stops” means that you are entering a limit order to sell your stock. The “limit” is the price … Continue reading →

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Fidelty Investments Save You Money

Posted on February 11, 2010 by J.Wenger

Fidelity Investments lowered the boom on trading commissions. Schwab was the first to lowered online trading fees for equity trades by more than 30% to $8.95. Click here to read the full article from Barron’s – Has a New Price … Continue reading →

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