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.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Making the Most of Employee Stock Ownership
Employee stock purchase plans are powerful investment vehicles. Learn their key benefits and how to take advantage of them.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Five for Friday – July 17, 2026
Ross looks at the relationship between expectations and outcomes, especially when a rally begins to make people nervous.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
When the market experiences volatility, it may be a good time to review these common terms.
In the Markets Now: Bull Market Biopsy
With U.S. stocks near all-time highs, it’s natural to wonder if we are getting close to the end of this bull market.
Bull & Baird: The Wisdom of Golf
Market Strategist Michael Antonelli shares tips that could improve your golf and investment experiences.
Wealth Management Mailbag: Fall 2022
Why is inflation so hard to tamp down, and how does raising rates help?
Five for Friday – July 24, 2026
Ross looks at what’s happening under the market’s surface and why investors may not be as diversified as they think they are.
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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?
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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