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February 23rd Friday Five – Record Retention Day Edition

February 23rd Friday Five – Record Retention Day Edition

Here at the office today is our annual purge day according to the record retention program. I always love these days because it allows me to clean out my office with the mountains of paperwork that has become dated. It is a little early for spring cleaning but this is a great start. Below are [...]

Weekly Mutual Fund Review: Janus Contrarian (JSVAX)

Weekly Mutual Fund Review: Janus Contrarian (JSVAX)

Can you make money by investing in companies that most investors and money managers are not? Of course you can. It may not seem like a very good idea but a contrarian approach can prove to be very profitable. The Janus Contrarian Fund (JSVAX) does just that–it invests in companies that are actually out-of-favor and [...]

Save Yourself Some Money and Pain by Choosing the Right Pain Reliever

Save Yourself Some Money and Pain by Choosing the Right Pain Reliever

We all have the occasional (and sometimes frequent) aches and pains. Whether it is a headache, sore muscles or aching joints we generally take some sort of over the counter pain reliever. But are all pain relievers created equal? Hardly. By understanding what pain reliever works best for your specific ailment you can save money [...]

Understanding Broad Market Behavior is Important When Trading Stocks

Understanding Broad Market Behavior is Important When Trading Stocks

Traders who are looking to capitalize on short-term price movements will generally focus on individual stocks. This narrow focus does not mean you shouldn’t pay attention to the broad market as a whole. Understanding what drives the market and what influences the direction of the trends will set you up for success. The Big Picture [...]