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.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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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?
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.
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.
Modeling Good Financial Behavior for Your Kids
Kids learn to handle money from watching you. Here are 8 ways to show them how to be responsible savers and consumers.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
In the Markets Now: Bitcoin Thoughts
Ross tackles the return of Bitcoin buzz with an explainer on how to think of crypto from an investment perspective.
All That Matters: The Next Bear Market
The next bear market is inevitable – will you be prepared?
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?
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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.
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.
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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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
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 Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
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