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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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

In the Markets Now: Investing at All-Time Highs

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.

The Rule of 72

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.

In the Markets Now: King Cash (and False Security)

Ross explains why cash feels comfortable but is not a wealth-building tool.

Five for Friday - April 10, 2026

Ross looks at how the market and economy have held up amid uncertainty, then gives Washington a hat tip for the Patent Act.

Tariff Uncertainty Could Lead to More Pro-Growth Tax Policie

This month's Washington Policy Research outlines President Trump's tariffs into five buckets.

Does Diversification Still Work?

Hindsight may be 20/20, but investing is about looking forward.

Modern-Day Wealth Management

Wealth management is about more than just stocks and annuities, it’s about learning what makes you happy.

Some Things Are Just Too Hard

How is landscaping like investing? For Baird’s Mike Antonelli, they’re both things he’s happy to leave to the professionals.

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The Fed and How It Got That Way

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

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

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.

Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

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

Bursting the Bubble

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

Global and International Funds

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

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