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 Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Five for Friday — February 6, 2026
Ross looks at corporate profits, the swoon in Bitcoin, and Gold’s movements—and reminds us to run our own race.
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.
All That Matters: Your Greatest Challenge
Mike and Ross tackle what they believe to be the hardest thing about being an investor.
Five for Friday – April 17, 2026
Health care jobs are growing, rents aren’t rising, the market is rallying and natural gas is keeping U.S. energy costs down.
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.
In the Markets Now: Investing at All-Time Highs
All-time highs can make investors nervous to dive in, but Ross looks to the data for a counter-argument.
All That Matters: Rambling and Gambling
How should investors respond to the recent tariff news? And what do online gambling companies have to do with investing?
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
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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?"
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
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