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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The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
How to Start a College Fund Early
Learn how to save strategically for a child’s education and explore options for maximizing your education funds.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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.
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.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
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