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.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Ultimate Investing Hack
Don’t let a feeling of apathy keep you from investing for the long term.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Diversification: The "Free Lunch" of Portfolio Building
While diversification doesn’t guarantee against loss, it is often a successful long-term strategy.
Modern-Day Wealth Management
Wealth management is about more than just stocks and annuities, it’s about learning what makes you happy.
The Best Market Indicator Is...
One data point out of context doesn’t tell you the full story.
Five for Friday – May 8, 2026
Corporate profits and the job market are doing better than gloomy headlines suggest (but long-term bond yields may be a risk)
6 Ways to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Plan
Does rising inflation have you worried for your retirement plan? Protect your golden years with these strategies.
Bull & Baird: What Moves the U.S. Stock Market?
Why did the market begin 2026 with new highs even after headlining-grabbing recent events in Venezuela?
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
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.
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?"
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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