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 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.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

Separating the Signal From the Noise

A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.

Bursting the Bubble

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

• Articles

  A Look at Diversification

  Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.

  Can a Stock Market Selloff Be a Good Thing?

  When a down market can be a blessing in disguise.

  What the 1970s Can Teach Us About Inflation

  Lessons from an age when inflation was anything but groovy.

  In the Markets Now: War in Iran

  As the conflict in the Middle East has escalated, so have concerns on the effect it will have on the economy and markets.

  Unpacking What It Means To Be a Fiduciary

  The fiduciary standard offers protection for investors, but that’s not the whole story.

  In the Markets Now: Labor Day Labor Market Update

  Ross checks in with wages vs. inflation, job-hugging, and which industries gained jobs in the last year.

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• Videos

  The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

  It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

  Finding the Balance

  The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.

  Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

  Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

  What Smart Investors Know

  Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

  Bridging the Confidence Gap

  In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

  What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

  $1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

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