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.

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The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

Five for Friday — February 6, 2026

Ross looks at corporate profits, the swoon in Bitcoin, and Gold’s movements—and reminds us to run our own race.

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.

• Articles

  In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 3

  The stock market had a fearful "sell everything" moment as it wrestled with how to process broad new tariffs.

  Five for Friday – May 29, 2026

  Ross talks consumer sentiment, “vibecession,” and an asset class that could be a useful diversifier beyond stocks and bonds.

  Diversification, Patience, and Consistency

  Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.

  All That Matters: Weathering a Storm

  Mike and Ross discuss how to navigate market storms while keeping your long-term financial goals in focus.

  In the Markets Now: Quick Crash, Quick Bounce

  A look at the 24 other times since 2010 that the market sold off 6% in three days (and what it looked like one year later).

  Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline

  This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.

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• Videos

  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?

  The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

  It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

  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?"

  The Fed and How It Got That Way

  Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

  Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

  With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.

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