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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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
5 Actions You Can Take in the Event of a Recession
Recessions might be inevitable – it doesn’t mean you need to take them lying down.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Next Year's Debt Ceiling Expiration and the Tax Debate
The outcome of the election will be key to how the debt ceiling is resolved next year.
All That Matters: Things That Surprise Us
Mike Antonelli and Ross Mayfield share a few things that are shocking them about the markets and economy today.
Bull & Baird: 7 Sins of Investing
Mike guides us out of bad investment habits and toward a better mindset for long-term wealth-building.
In the Markets Now: Investing Lessons from Covid
Five years after the March 2020 Covid market crash, we look at valuable lessons that still apply today.
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
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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.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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