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 Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
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The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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.
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 Road to November: Election Insights from Strategas
Head of Policy Research Dan Clifton breaks down how to analyze the upcoming presidential election, and what it means for you.
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.
2026 Mid-Year Market Outlook | Baird Strategas
Baird Strategas on key themes for investors to watch in the second half of 2026.
You've Made Your Career Move - Now What?
With a little planning, you can avoid leaving money on the table as you switch jobs.
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
How Should I Save for My Child’s Education?
Five vehicles that can help you make the most of saving for college.
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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