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.
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.
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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Can a Stock Market Selloff Be a Good Thing?
When a down market can be a blessing in disguise.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Some Things Are Just Too Hard
How is landscaping like investing? For Baird’s Mike Antonelli, they’re both things he’s happy to leave to the professionals.
In the Markets Now: Taking Action
Election Day is now in the rearview mirror; what can we learn about investor behavior during election cycles?
Can a Stock Market Selloff Be a Good Thing?
When a down market can be a blessing in disguise.
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.
Five for Friday – March 20, 2026
Ross looks at consumer tailwinds and headwinds and reminds us of the importance of realistic expectations in investing.
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.
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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.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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