Dan Wiener

Dan Wiener

Recent Articles

VIX Just Misses Top-10 Most Volatile Days In 25 Years

By Dan Wiener

Friday's surge in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) wasn't nearly the biggest move in the index's history. Let's view it with some perspective

Stay Seated Until the Economy Reaches Cruising Altitude

By Dan Wiener

Even a 1% fed funds rate means interest rates will remain exceptionally low -- far from anything resembling "tight" interest rate policy.

Don’t Get Too Caught Up in Headlines

By Dan Wiener

With rising yields come falling prices, and with falling prices come dramatic headlines.

4 Economic Indicators to Be Aware Of

By Dan Wiener

May was something of a tale of two markets and two economies as we were divided between the good and the not so good.

Vanguard Enters the ‘Robo-Advisor’ Arena

By Dan Wiener

Vanguard's Personal Advisor Services its essentially an entry in the "robo-advisor" field. The service will appeal to those with small savings who want basic advice and little human contact.

Catch Up With the Markets

By Dan Wiener

It has been a rocky start to May in the markets, particularly in the bond market.

Will the Economy Continue to Stall?

By Dan Wiener

The service economy is still expanding but not quickly, and in some respects, it's barely moving forward. Only the employment gauge improved and not by much.

Why Did Q1 End Badly?

By Dan Wiener

I should warn you that we are probably going to continue to see some weak reports before the turn finds its way into the numbers.

Here’s Why Managers Matter More Than Funds

By Dan Wiener

The same benefits that accrue to index fund investors, such as low operating costs and low turnover, can be found at funds run by human managers -- you just have to look for them.

How to Help Your Teens Save for Retirement

By Dan Wiener

How can we get a teenager to save for retirement? You probably can't. So, my advice is to help them.

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