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.
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.
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
To Bubble or Not to Bubble: That Is the Question
With today’s high stock market valuations, Baird's John Taft and Mike Antonelli discuss how to handle a potential bubble.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
In the Markets Now: Spots of Weakness
As policy uncertainty and lackluster economic data shake the market, Ross looks at spots of weakness and strength.
All That Matters: An Investing Dinner
Mike and Ross gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table with five investor emotions. Who’s at your table?
How to Conquer the World - 5 Financial Strategies for Savvy
Learn more about women taking control of their finances with this infographic.
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.
The Ultimate Investing Hack
Don’t let a feeling of apathy keep you from investing for the long term.
Washington Policy Research: Three Policy Themes for 2026
Strategas explains why year two of a presidency often brings more populist proposals ahead of midterm elections.
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect 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.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
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