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 Real Cost of a Vacation Home

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

Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

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

Tariff Uncertainty Could Lead to More Pro-Growth Tax Policie

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

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

• Articles

  All That Matters: What Just Happened?

  Was August’s market selloff just a blip, or a sign of something bigger?

  All That Matters: Shiny Signals

  Mike and Ross discuss gold and silver, FOMO, and why disciplined investing matters more than chasing a vertical chart.

  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.

  All That Matters: 2025 Unwrapped

  Mike and Ross unwrap gifts – and insights – from a year of market surprises and lessons learned.

  Five for Friday – March 13, 2026

  Ross looks at rising oil prices, gives a sanity check on dedollarization, and shares new data on remote work.

  How Much Should You Be Worried About Inflation?

  Baird's John Taft and Mike Antonelli offer their perspectives on the future of your assets during a time of inflation.

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• Calculators

  College Savings

  See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

  What Is My Net Worth?

  Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

  Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

  See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

  Monthly Budget

  Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

  Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

  Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.

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• Videos

  Bridging the Confidence Gap

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

  From Boats to Brokers

  From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

  Bursting the Bubble

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

  Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

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

  The Fed and How It Got That Way

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

  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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