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.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
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The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
How Much Should You Be Worried About Inflation?
Baird's John Taft and Mike Antonelli offer their perspectives on the future of your assets during a time of inflation.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
All That Matters: What Did We Learn?
What can April’s selloff (and Warren Buffet) teach us about long-term investing.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
In the Markets Now: War in Iran
As the conflict in the Middle East has escalated, so have concerns on the effect it will have on the economy and markets.
All That Matters: Hype and Hidden Risks
Mike and Ross look beyond hype to the real market risks facing investors
Five for Friday – March 20, 2026
Ross looks at consumer tailwinds and headwinds and reminds us of the importance of realistic expectations in investing.
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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