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 Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
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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?
In the Markets Now: Averages and Roller Coasters
The S&P 500's average annual return has been 10% for a century...but that's almost never how it feels.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Understanding The Fed’s Highwire Act
How do you choose between low unemployment and low inflation?
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
Washington Policy Research: Rebuilding a Tariff Regime
Following a Supreme Court ruling against IEEPA tariffs, a new tariff framework is being implemented.
Bull & Baird: The Siren's Call
In investing, a sense of purpose can protect you from a siren song of unhelpful distractions.
All That Matters: Hype Cycle, Fear Cycle
Is artificial intelligence over-hyped, or will it take jobs away? Mike and Ross reflect on AI and the debt ceiling crisis.
Five for Friday – August 28, 2026
Ross zooms in on rising bond yields and looks at the latest data points on economic health.
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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
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