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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 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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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

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

Five for Friday - April 10, 2026

Ross looks at how the market and economy have held up amid uncertainty, then gives Washington a hat tip for the Patent Act.

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.

Bull & Baird: AI Narratives

AI is powerful and so is the narrative around it. Mike looks to the pandemic for a lesson about fear of the future.

All That Matters: Post-Election Roundup

Mike and Ross hash out the election: Were their predictions true? Why is the market up? Where do we go from here?

In the Markets Now: The Reserve Currency

Ross provides looks at the fears that the dollar will lose its reserve status and sheds light on why it's unlikely to happen.

All That Matters: 250 Years of American Optimism

Mike and Ross explain why American resilience, innovation and optimism remain powerful forces for long-term investors.

In the Markets Now: Bitcoin Thoughts

Ross tackles the return of Bitcoin buzz with an explainer on how to think of crypto from an investment perspective.

Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy

Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.

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Monthly Budget

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

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.

What Is My Net Worth?

Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

College Savings

See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

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The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

Bridging the Confidence Gap

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

Finding the Balance

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

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

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 Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

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