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.

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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

Five for Friday – May 15, 2026

Five for Friday – May 15, 2026

Ross examines the traits of this bull market and responds to concerns that continued market strength is too good to be true.

Bridging the Confidence Gap

Bridging the Confidence Gap

In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 3

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The Best Market Indicator Is...

One data point out of context doesn’t tell you the full story.

Tariff Uncertainty Could Lead to More Pro-Growth Tax Policie

This month's Washington Policy Research outlines President Trump's tariffs into five buckets.

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.

Five for Friday – June 5, 2026

Ross talks about AI disruption, whether the market is in a state of “blissful ignorance,” and how 2026 is shaping up so far.

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Finding the Balance

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

From Boats to Brokers

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

Bridging the Confidence Gap

In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.

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Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

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

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