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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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.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

All That Matters: War and the Stock Market

Mike and Ross unpack how wars really move the markets.

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

• Articles

  Modeling Good Financial Behavior for Your Kids

  Kids learn to handle money from watching you. Here are 8 ways to show them how to be responsible savers and consumers.

  Five for Friday – January 16, 2026

  Ross pushes backs on alarmism about the U.S. dollar, looks at bull market staying power, and checks on the labor market.

  Getting Ahead of the Curve

  Learn how to use bond ladders to make the most of higher interest rates without locking yourself into a long-term investment.

  Types of Stock Market Analysis

  Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.

  Investing with Your Heart

  For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.

  In the Markets Now: What the Rate Cuts Mean

  After much anticipation, the Fed has finally begun to lower interest rates. Here's what that means.

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• Videos

  Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

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

  The Business Cycle

  How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

  Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

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

  Should I Invest in Gold?

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

  The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

  What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

  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.

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