Dan Wiener

Dan Wiener

Recent Articles

Why Vanguard’s Special Retirement Funds Are a Rip-Off

By Dan Wiener

Investing in Vanguard's "life-cycle" funds may feel like you're doing your money some good, but in fact you could simply be spinning your wheels -- and going nowhere. Let me explain.

3 Vanguard Funds to Avoid & One to Buy NOW!

By Dan Wiener

Eight out of 10 people who invest at Vanguard settle for much lower profits than they should. In fact, some Vanguard funds that made sense as recently as a few months ago are suddenly profit pitfalls! Here are the three funds you should avoid at all costs, plus one fund to buy NOW.

The Truth About Vanguard’s “No-Load” Funds & Fees

By Dan Wiener

Vanguard may be a no-load shop, but don't kid yourself: they can slap enough fees on you to make your head spin. Here's what you should know about costs before you sign on--and even how to avoid some of them. Plus, how to get Vanguard's attention fast if you ever get annoyed--for any reason!

4 Flunking Vanguard Funds

By Dan Wiener

Settling for lower profits than you should? Vanguard has so many winners that it doesn't make any sense to stick with losers—and there's no shortage of them either! Popular or not, these two growth funds and two bond funds deserve the ax immediately, and I'll explain why without the sugar-coating.

Vanguard’s Nasty Little Secret

By Dan Wiener

How far could your fund drop? Bombs away! Many popular Vanguard funds are extremely risky, but they won't tell you. We will. Our Maximum Cumulative Loss (MCL) formulation makes their 10-year return figures look like window dressing, and here's how plus how to double your returns without high risk.

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