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 Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Big Winners of the Inflation Reduction Act
Earlier in August, Democrats passed a reconciliation bill that focuses on four key areas.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 21, 2025
Stocks dropped precipitously on concerns for the future of Fed independence and trade war persistence.
In the Markets Now: Investing at All-Time Highs
All-time highs can make investors nervous to dive in, but Ross looks to the data for a counter-argument.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Bull & Baird: Let's Talk Gold and Silver
Gold and Silver have risen sharply; Mike Antonelli looks at why this is and whether you should act on it.
All That Matters: Busting Market Myths
Mike and Ross aim September’s episode at the four most common myths they have been hearing from clients.
How Should I Save for My Child’s Education?
Five vehicles that can help you make the most of saving for college.
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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?"
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
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