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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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Safe Investing Principles In Action

Posted on October 23, 2011 by J.Wenger

A recent article for the Portfolioist (Asset Allocation: An Alternative View) is a great example of Safe Investing Principles in action. 6 – Continually measure the performance of your plan or system; there is always something that can be improved … Continue reading →

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Are You Paid for Being Productive?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by J.Wenger

Are you paid for being productive? With all the focus on “productivity” these days, one would think that being more productive would be recognized by employers and rewarded. The answer – not so much… Hat Tip to B. Ritholtz Click … Continue reading →

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Banks Charge for Deposits

Posted on August 20, 2011 by J.Wenger

It was only a matter of time, but we are starting to see actual NEGATIVE interest rates on bank account balances. On August 6th, the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) announced a new annual fee will be charged on … Continue reading →

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Market Commentary – Bear Market Far from Over

Posted on August 20, 2011 by J.Wenger

Below is more commentary from another investing firm (Comstock Partners, Inc.) on the recent market turmoil. The market erroneously assumed that the recovery would follow the pattern of typical post-war expansions and rallied strongly from the early 2009 bottom to … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a Complete Meltdown

Posted on July 31, 2011 by J.Wenger
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Why Health Care Is Not Affordable – Part II

Posted on May 10, 2011 by J.Wenger

Yesterday, I posed the question: “Ever wonder why health care is not affordable?” Today, I’ll link you to the second infographic from Medical Billing and Coding; entitled “Why Your Stitches Cost $1,500 – Part II”. Whether or not you agree … Continue reading →

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