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.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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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 – April 17, 2026
Health care jobs are growing, rents aren’t rising, the market is rallying and natural gas is keeping U.S. energy costs down.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Best Market Indicator Is...
One data point out of context doesn’t tell you the full story.
All That Matters: What Lies Ahead
For the first episode of 2025, Mike and Ross pull back and look at the year to come.
All That Matters: Shiny Signals
Mike and Ross discuss gold and silver, FOMO, and why disciplined investing matters more than chasing a vertical chart.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Five for Friday – March 6, 2026
Ross looks at how war affects the market and gas prices – and then touches on recent signs that economic activity is up.
Bull & Baird: You're Afraid, Read This.
If you're feeling the pressure of scary news headlines and a jittery stock market, Mike has 10 helpful suggestions for you.
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
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.
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.
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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