Investment
Investing should be easy – just buy low and sell high – but most of us have trouble following that simple advice. There are principles and strategies that may enable you to put together an investment portfolio that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals. Understanding these principles and strategies can help you avoid some of the pitfalls that snare some investors.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
In the Markets Now: Labor Day Labor Market Update
Ross checks in with wages vs. inflation, job-hugging, and which industries gained jobs in the last year.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
What You Can (And Can’t) Pay for With 529 Funds
529 plans are useful tools for funding an education – but knowing which expenses you can use the funds on is crucial.
Significant Consumer Stimulus Arrives in 2026
After a challenging 2025, consumers will benefit from a boost in 2026 due to significant stimulus on the horizon.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
2026 Market and Policy Outlook
See what’s ahead for markets and policy in 2026 – and how it could impact you.
All That Matters: Hype and Hidden Risks
Mike and Ross look beyond hype to the real market risks facing investors
Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Even the most seasoned investors have biases affecting their financial choices.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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