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.

Finding the Balance

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

All That Matters: An Investing Dinner

Mike and Ross gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table with five investor emotions. Who’s at your table?

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

• Articles

  Bull & Baird: Let's Talk Gold and Silver

  Gold and Silver have risen sharply; Mike Antonelli looks at why this is and whether you should act on it.

  Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream

  Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.

  Optimism vs. Pessimism

  Mike Antonelli and John Taft take on conventional wisdom behind the aging investor.

  All That Matters: What's New, What Isn't

  How should investors interpret recent market volatility? And what’s different this time?

  Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - November 2025

  Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.

  All That Matters: The Next Bear Market

  The next bear market is inevitable – will you be prepared?

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• Videos

  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?"

  Finding the Balance

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

  What Smart Investors Know

  Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

  Bridging the Confidence Gap

  In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

  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.

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