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.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
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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.
Bank Failures Spark Questions Over Deposit Insurance
Our Washington Policy Research team explores the debate in Washington about whether to expand federal deposit insurance.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Five for Friday – February 27, 2026
Ross looks at AI fears, IPO hopes, ATM lessons, and the humble aspirin.
Nvidia and Hindsight Bias
“In looking back, I knew it all along.”
Five for Friday – May 1, 2026
Ross sizes up this bull market then looks at sentiment, software jobs, and more.
Bull & Baird: Perspective
Mike talks about the importance of stepping back to notice how far you've coming.
In the Markets Now: Soft Landings and Bull Markets
The current bull market is set to enter its third year. What are the real risks facing investors?
All That Matters: Summer's Over. What Matters Now?
In this episode, Mike and Ross cover what investors should be paying attention to as we ramp up into year end.
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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.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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