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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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
In the Markets Now: 2,025 Things for 2025
Ross presents 8 themes heading into the new year, provides perspective to investors, and has a little fun with arithmetic.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
All That Matters: Hype and Hidden Risks
Mike and Ross look beyond hype to the real market risks facing investors
All That Matters: What's New, What Isn't
How should investors interpret recent market volatility? And what’s different this time?
Five for Friday – May 8, 2026
Corporate profits and the job market are doing better than gloomy headlines suggest (but long-term bond yields may be a risk)
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
In the Markets Now: Taking Action
Election Day is now in the rearview mirror; what can we learn about investor behavior during election cycles?
Market Volatility Rising Amid Conflict in Iran
Investor confidence is being tested even as market behavior continues to track historical presidential‑cycle patterns.
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Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
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.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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