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 Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
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Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
All That Matters: An Investing Dinner
Mike and Ross gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table with five investor emotions. Who’s at your table?
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Bull & Baird: You're Afraid, Read This.
If you're feeling the pressure of scary news headlines and a jittery stock market, Mike has 10 helpful suggestions for you.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
All That Matters: Shiny Signals
Mike and Ross discuss gold and silver, FOMO, and why disciplined investing matters more than chasing a vertical chart.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Five for Friday – May 1, 2026
Ross sizes up this bull market then looks at sentiment, software jobs, and more.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
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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.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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.
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