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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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Five for Friday – January 16, 2026
Ross pushes backs on alarmism about the U.S. dollar, looks at bull market staying power, and checks on the labor market.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Best Market Indicator Is...
One data point out of context doesn’t tell you the full story.
In the Markets Now: Bubbles
Amid FOMO, the attention economy, and talk of bubbles, every investor must run their own race.
Understanding The Fed’s Highwire Act
How do you choose between low unemployment and low inflation?
Optimism vs. Pessimism
Mike Antonelli and John Taft take on conventional wisdom behind the aging investor.
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.
Does Diversification Still Work?
Hindsight may be 20/20, but investing is about looking forward.
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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.
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.
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.
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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.
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.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
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