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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Bridging the Confidence Gap

Bridging the Confidence Gap

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

Five for Friday – February 20, 2026

Five for Friday – February 20, 2026

Are we in an AI bubble? Are we approaching a market top? Ross tackles both questions.

Finding the Balance

Finding the Balance

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

Bull & Baird: Is Now Different?

The pace of change coming out of Washington has helped to fuel market volatility. Is now different than past rocky periods?

All That Matters: Hype and Hidden Risks

Mike and Ross look beyond hype to the real market risks facing investors

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.

Five for Friday – May 29, 2026

Ross talks consumer sentiment, “vibecession,” and an asset class that could be a useful diversifier beyond stocks and bonds.

Getting a Head Start on College Savings

A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.

Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - November 2025

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

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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?

The Fed and How It Got That Way

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

Global and International Funds

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

The Business Cycle

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

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