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.
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?"
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
In the Markets Now: Betting Boom
The line between investing and gambling has blurred. Ross adds some clarity.
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.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
All That Matters: 2025 Unwrapped
Mike and Ross unwrap gifts – and insights – from a year of market surprises and lessons learned.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
When the market experiences volatility, it may be a good time to review these common terms.
Even Now, There Are Reasons To Own Bonds
Common wisdom holds that when stocks go down, bonds should go up – but what if they both go down at the same time?
In the Markets Now: Faulty Signals
Investors often fall back on key indicators such as the yield curve recession signal, but can we rely on them?
In the Markets Now: When To Diversify
Ross explains the wisdom of a diversified portfolio.
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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
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