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 Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

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

Surprising Upsides in a Down Market

Surprising Upsides in a Down Market

In a perfect world, the stock market would only go up. However, even down markets can benefit investors in unexpected ways.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

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

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

Bull & Baird: You're Afraid, Read This.

If you're feeling the pressure of scary news headlines and a jittery stock market, Mike has 10 helpful suggestions for you.

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.

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.

Making the Most of Employee Stock Ownership

Employee stock purchase plans are powerful investment vehicles. Learn their key benefits and how to take advantage of them.

Inflation and the Real Rate of Return

Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.

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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

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

The Business Cycle

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

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Investments

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

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.

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