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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In the Markets Now: Bull Market Biopsy
With U.S. stocks near all-time highs, it’s natural to wonder if we are getting close to the end of this bull market.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
All That Matters: Rambling and Gambling
How should investors respond to the recent tariff news? And what do online gambling companies have to do with investing?
Five for Friday – July 24, 2026
Ross looks at what’s happening under the market’s surface and why investors may not be as diversified as they think they are.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
In the Markets Now: Quick Crash, Quick Bounce
A look at the 24 other times since 2010 that the market sold off 6% in three days (and what it looked like one year later).
Next Year's Debt Ceiling Expiration and the Tax Debate
The outcome of the election will be key to how the debt ceiling is resolved next year.
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.
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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.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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