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 Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Five for Friday – July 31, 2026
Ross looks at the breadth of today’s market and the lessons of the past to gauge market resilience.
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 Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
Focuses in the Trump 2.0 Administration
Amidst all of the noise in DC, we present three key themes to help frame the priorities of the new administration.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
Optimism vs. Pessimism
Mike Antonelli and John Taft take on conventional wisdom behind the aging investor.
Five for Friday – August 21, 2026
Ross looks at silver linings to bubbles, the average stock, the importance of breadth and the danger of leverage.
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What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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