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.

Market Volatility Rising Amid Conflict in Iran

Market Volatility Rising Amid Conflict in Iran

Investor confidence is being tested even as market behavior continues to track historical presidential‑cycle patterns.

From Boats to Brokers

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 – May 1, 2026

Ross sizes up this bull market then looks at sentiment, software jobs, and more.

Inflation & Your Money

It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.

In the Markets Now: What the Rate Cuts Mean

After much anticipation, the Fed has finally begun to lower interest rates. Here's what that means.

What It Takes to Become an Accredited Investor

What does it take to be an accredited investor? Explore the details, & the types of investments offered to those who qualify.

US Consumer Impacted by Student Loans Restarting

After a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, student loan payments will restart in October.

Five for Friday – November 14, 2025

This week, Ross looks at the fundamentals beneath share prices and why the broad stock market doesn’t look expensive.

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Bursting the Bubble

Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

Global and International Funds

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

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

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

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