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.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Modeling Good Financial Behavior for Your Kids
Kids learn to handle money from watching you. Here are 8 ways to show them how to be responsible savers and consumers.
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.
In the Markets Now: Iran Conflict (Week 3)
Ross Mayfield is joined by Michael Antonelli to discuss the war in the Middle East.
Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - May 2025
Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.
Five for Friday — January 30, 2026
Ross reflects on five of his favorite quotes from Warren Buffett.
Bull & Baird: AI Narratives
AI is powerful and so is the narrative around it. Mike looks to the pandemic for a lesson about fear of the future.
Even Now, There Are Reasons To Own Bonds
Common wisdom holds that when stocks go down, bonds should go up – but what if they both go down at the same time?
Bull & Baird: Perspective
Mike talks about the importance of stepping back to notice how far you've coming.
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Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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 Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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