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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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

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

In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 21, 2025

In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 21, 2025

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Bursting the Bubble

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The Utility of Sector Investing

Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.

All That Matters: Summer's Over. What Matters Now?

In this episode, Mike and Ross cover what investors should be paying attention to as we ramp up into year end.

In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 21, 2025

Stocks dropped precipitously on concerns for the future of Fed independence and trade war persistence.

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Bursting the Bubble

Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

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

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

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

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

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

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