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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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
In the Markets Now: Inspecting IPOs
There’s been growing hype about IPOs, but is it warranted?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Bull & Baird: Perspective
Mike talks about the importance of stepping back to notice how far you've coming.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
These Are a Few of My Favorite Quotes
Mike Antonelli and John Taft turn to investing legends past and present to help make sense of these turbulent times.
Five for Friday - January 23, 2026
Ross shares lessons from Tuesday’s selloff, from bond yields and the yen carry trade to small U.S. stocks vs. big ones.
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.
Nvidia and Hindsight Bias
“In looking back, I knew it all along.”
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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