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.
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?”
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
In the Markets Now: Investing Lessons from Covid
Five years after the March 2020 Covid market crash, we look at valuable lessons that still apply today.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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.
Are You Ready for Your Portfolio to Make a Difference?
Learn about the rise of Impact Investing and how it may benefit you.
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.
Wealth Management Mailbag: Summer 2022
In this issue of the Wealth Management Mailbag, Ross Mayfield and Laura Davis answer client questions about the bear market.
In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 3
The stock market had a fearful "sell everything" moment as it wrestled with how to process broad new tariffs.
The Sequence of Returns
A look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.
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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.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
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