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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.

Finding the Balance

The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.

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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

Five for Friday – October 9, 2026

Ross looks at new highs, the effect of rising yields, the market’s current “cheapness,” and a couple of historical tidbits.

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

Bull & Baird: When Uncertainty Reigns

What can a recent spring storm tell us about the market's current volatility?

In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for June 5, 2026

Equity markets fell on Friday, June 5 as the prospect of higher rates met AI anxiety and sent investors into profit-taking.

Estimating the Cost of College

This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.

Bull & Baird: The Wisdom of Golf

Market Strategist Michael Antonelli shares tips that could improve your golf and investment experiences.

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.

What the 1970s Can Teach Us About Inflation

Lessons from an age when inflation was anything but groovy.

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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.

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.

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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From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.

Bursting the Bubble

Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?