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.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
6 Ways to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Plan
Does rising inflation have you worried for your retirement plan? Protect your golden years with these strategies.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
In the Markets Now: Quick Crash, Quick Bounce
A look at the 24 other times since 2010 that the market sold off 6% in three days (and what it looked like one year later).
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
In the Markets Now: Iran Conflict (Week 3)
Ross Mayfield is joined by Michael Antonelli to discuss the war in the Middle East.
2026 Market and Policy Outlook
See what’s ahead for markets and policy in 2026 – and how it could impact you.
In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 3
The stock market had a fearful "sell everything" moment as it wrestled with how to process broad new tariffs.
Wealth Management Mailbag: Summer 2022
In this issue of the Wealth Management Mailbag, Ross Mayfield and Laura Davis answer client questions about the bear market.
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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.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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