Dan Wiener

Dan Wiener

Recent Articles

Economy Still in a Slow-Growth Situation

By Dan Wiener

Disappointing labor report is buffered by positive manufacturing and service economy reports.

Why the Biggest Gains are in Growth Stocks, Not Value Stocks

By Dan Wiener

Many opportunities in today's market come from large-cap growth funds due to their ability to pay dividends long-term

Mixed Review for the Market in August – What’s Next?

By Dan Wiener

The ups and downs of August mimicked the mixed market sentiment as consumer confidence sunk while, strangely, retail sales remained strong.

Getting Paid to Wait

By Dan Wiener

A definitive double-dip lacks evidence despite the view of pundits. Even so, the fear and uncertainty in the market should lead investors to dividend stocks.

Emotions Took Control of Last Week’s Volatile Market

By Dan Wiener

Wild swings in the market have largely been because of emotional responses to splashy headlines.

By the Books, There’s Reason for Pessimism

By Dan Wiener

Last week's horrific ISM Manufacturing and ISM Service Economy reports are adding more pessimism to an already stressed market atmosphere.

Will the U.S. Treasury Default? Maybe. But Rush to TIPS is a Silly Move.

By Dan Wiener

The gold bubble and failed debt ceiling talks loom over the heads of investors worried about a U.S. Treasury default and a government shutdown

Fund Ratings: Out With the Stars, in With the New?

By Dan Wiener

Will Morningstar’s new forward-looking rating methodology be a better performance gauge than the current star system?

Vanguard to Start Waiving Expenses to Prop Up Yields

By Dan Wiener

With yields dropping, Vanguard has had to find ways to cut its already low expenses to keep yields off the floor.

Kick-Start Your Kid’s Retirement Fund With a Roth IRA

By Dan Wiener

A Roth IRA puts compound interest to work in a dramatic way if you and your teen start now.

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