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.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Five for Friday – May 8, 2026
Corporate profits and the job market are doing better than gloomy headlines suggest (but long-term bond yields may be a risk)
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
All That Matters: What Just Happened?
Was August’s market selloff just a blip, or a sign of something bigger?
In the Markets Now: King Cash (and False Security)
Ross explains why cash feels comfortable but is not a wealth-building tool.
In the Markets Now: The Selloff
Ross takes a closer look at the market’s recent volatility and finds that the fundamentals tell a different story.
All That Matters: What Did We Learn?
What can April’s selloff (and Warren Buffet) teach us about long-term investing.
Bull & Baird: 7 Sins of Investing
Mike guides us out of bad investment habits and toward a better mindset for long-term wealth-building.
What the 1970s Can Teach Us About Inflation
Lessons from an age when inflation was anything but groovy.
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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
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