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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Should I Invest in Gold?

Should I Invest in Gold?

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

Five for Friday – February 27, 2026

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Ross looks at AI fears, IPO hopes, ATM lessons, and the humble aspirin.

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

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

How Stocks Work

Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.

The Case for Liquidity

The best way to maximize your outcomes is to maximize your choices.

Bull & Baird: The Siren's Call

In investing, a sense of purpose can protect you from a siren song of unhelpful distractions.

Debt Ceiling Deal Includes Two Years of Spending Caps

Strategas breaks down what’s in the deal, its impact on economic growth over the coming years, and what to focus on next.

Want To Invest in Real Estate?

Consider these five tips before adding an investment property to your portfolio.

In the Markets Now: The Reserve Currency

Ross provides looks at the fears that the dollar will lose its reserve status and sheds light on why it's unlikely to happen.

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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

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.

Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

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

Monthly Budget

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

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What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

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

Should I Invest in Gold?

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

The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

From Boats to Brokers

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

Bursting the Bubble

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

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