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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Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

All That Matters: What Just Happened?

Was August’s market selloff just a blip, or a sign of something bigger?

Global and International Funds

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

• Articles

  Five for Friday – March 6, 2026

  Ross looks at how war affects the market and gas prices – and then touches on recent signs that economic activity is up.

  Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro

  Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.

  Washington Policy Research: Rebuilding a Tariff Regime

  Following a Supreme Court ruling against IEEPA tariffs, a new tariff framework is being implemented.

  All That Matters: The Next Bear Market

  The next bear market is inevitable – will you be prepared?

  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)

  All That Matters: Post-Election Roundup

  Mike and Ross hash out the election: Were their predictions true? Why is the market up? Where do we go from here?

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• Calculators

  Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

  See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

  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.

  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.

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• Videos

  It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

  All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

  What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

  $1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

  Should I Invest in Gold?

  Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.

  Finding the Balance

  The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.

  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 Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

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

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