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.
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.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Five for Friday – March 6, 2026
Ross looks at how war affects the market and gas prices – and then touches on recent signs that economic activity is up.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Ultimate Investing Hack
Don’t let a feeling of apathy keep you from investing for the long term.
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 21, 2025
Stocks dropped precipitously on concerns for the future of Fed independence and trade war persistence.
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.
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.
All That Matters: What Lies Ahead
For the first episode of 2025, Mike and Ross pull back and look at the year to come.
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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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?"
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
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