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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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 Difficulty in Calling a Market Top
Trying to “time the market” is both highly risky and incredibly difficult.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
All That Matters: Post-Election Roundup
Mike and Ross hash out the election: Were their predictions true? Why is the market up? Where do we go from here?
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.
A Deeper Look at the National Debt
Strategas Chief Economist Don Rissmiller discusses in-depth the issues he’s watching on the budget deficit and national debt.
Five for Friday — January 30, 2026
Ross reflects on five of his favorite quotes from Warren Buffett.
Focuses in the Trump 2.0 Administration
Amidst all of the noise in DC, we present three key themes to help frame the priorities of the new administration.
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.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
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