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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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

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

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Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor

Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

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  Focuses in the Trump 2.0 Administration

  Amidst all of the noise in DC, we present three key themes to help frame the priorities of the new administration.

  All That Matters: All-Time Highs, All-Time Worries

  In August’s episode, Mike and Ross tackle all-time highs and the timeless worries that come with them.

  The Big Winners of the Inflation Reduction Act

  Earlier in August, Democrats passed a reconciliation bill that focuses on four key areas.

  Are You Ready for Your Portfolio to Make a Difference?

  Learn about the rise of Impact Investing and how it may benefit you.

  You Would Rather Be...

  Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.

  All That Matters: Weathering a Storm

  Mike and Ross discuss how to navigate market storms while keeping your long-term financial goals in focus.

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  Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

  With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.

  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.

  Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

  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.

  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.

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