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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From Boats to Brokers

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

The Business Cycle

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

Next Year's Debt Ceiling Expiration and the Tax Debate

The outcome of the election will be key to how the debt ceiling is resolved next year.

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

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

• Articles

  Five for Friday – August 7, 2026

  Ross looks at the AI industry’s memory bottleneck as well as corporate profits, banks, and a 5-ton calculator.

  Bull & Baird: 7 Virtues of Investing

  After writing on the 7 sins of investing, Mike turns to the 7 virtues. How many apply to your investing style?

  All That Matters: Is This the Top?

  Is the bull market peaking? Not so fast. Mike & Ross discuss their continued optimism about the current market rally.

  6 Ways to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Plan

  Does rising inflation have you worried for your retirement plan? Protect your golden years with these strategies.

  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.

  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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• Calculators

  Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

  Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.

  What Is My Net Worth?

  Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

  College Savings

  See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

  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.

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• Videos

  Inflation and Your Portfolio

  Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

  Bridging the Confidence Gap

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

  Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

  There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

  Bursting the Bubble

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

  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?"

  The Business Cycle

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

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