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.
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?"
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Bull & Baird: Perspective
Mike talks about the importance of stepping back to notice how far you've coming.
How to Conquer the World - 5 Financial Strategies for Savvy
Learn more about women taking control of their finances with this infographic.
Staying the Course
Focus too much on day-to-day market performance and you could miss the larger trend.
Washington Policy Research: Rebuilding a Tariff Regime
Following a Supreme Court ruling against IEEPA tariffs, a new tariff framework is being implemented.
The Year of Living Dangerously
What did sitting at home and watching the stock market for 12 months teach young people about 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.
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Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
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Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
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.
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