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.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
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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?
Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro
Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
In the Markets Now: Investing Lessons from Covid
Five years after the March 2020 Covid market crash, we look at valuable lessons that still apply today.
All That Matters: Post-Election Roundup
Mike and Ross hash out the election: Were their predictions true? Why is the market up? Where do we go from here?
ESG Under the Microscope
Baird’s John Taft and Chris Merker on how ESG is evolving and what investors should watch for.
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Five for Friday – May 1, 2026
Ross sizes up this bull market then looks at sentiment, software jobs, and more.
Can a Stock Market Selloff Be a Good Thing?
When a down market can be a blessing in disguise.
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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.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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