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.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Five for Friday – July 10, 2026
Ross looks at market momentum, crude oil movement, jobs, and how we spend our time.
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?"
Five for Friday – July 31, 2026
Ross looks at the breadth of today’s market and the lessons of the past to gauge market resilience.
Five for Friday – January 16, 2026
Ross pushes backs on alarmism about the U.S. dollar, looks at bull market staying power, and checks on the labor market.
Washington Policy Research: Rebuilding a Tariff Regime
Following a Supreme Court ruling against IEEPA tariffs, a new tariff framework is being implemented.
All That Matters: 2025 Unwrapped
Mike and Ross unwrap gifts – and insights – from a year of market surprises and lessons learned.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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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 Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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