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.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Five for Friday – November 14, 2025
This week, Ross looks at the fundamentals beneath share prices and why the broad stock market doesn’t look expensive.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
US Consumer Impacted by Student Loans Restarting
After a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, student loan payments will restart in October.
Five for Friday – July 10, 2026
Ross looks at market momentum, crude oil movement, jobs, and how we spend our time.
Bull & Baird: AI Narratives
AI is powerful and so is the narrative around it. Mike looks to the pandemic for a lesson about fear of the future.
Five for Friday – August 21, 2026
Ross looks at silver linings to bubbles, the average stock, the importance of breadth and the danger of leverage.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
Five for Friday – September 18, 2026
Ross looks at the first rate hike since 2023, dot-com bubble comparisons, and why investors tend to underperform the market.
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Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
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.
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.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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