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.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
All That Matters: What Just Happened?
Was August’s market selloff just a blip, or a sign of something bigger?
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
All That Matters: Shiny Signals
Mike and Ross discuss gold and silver, FOMO, and why disciplined investing matters more than chasing a vertical chart.
All That Matters: 2025 Unwrapped
Mike and Ross unwrap gifts – and insights – from a year of market surprises and lessons learned.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Five for Friday – May 22, 2026
Ross looks at near-term bubble questions, long-term optimism and a big jump in corporate profit expectations.
All That Matters: What's New, What Isn't
How should investors interpret recent market volatility? And what’s different this time?
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
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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.
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.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
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