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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.

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

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

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Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President

The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

Five for Friday – April 24, 2026

Ross looks under the hood of the market’s recent rally gives us another reason why diversification is our friend.

Inflation and the Real Rate of Return

Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.

Inflation & Your Money

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

Five for Friday – February 20, 2026

Are we in an AI bubble? Are we approaching a market top? Ross tackles both questions.

Diversification: The "Free Lunch" of Portfolio Building

While diversification doesn’t guarantee against loss, it is often a successful long-term strategy.

5 Actions You Can Take in the Event of a Recession

Recessions might be inevitable – it doesn’t mean you need to take them lying down.

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The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

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.

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

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

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?"

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

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

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

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Articles

All That Matters: Your Greatest Challenge

Mike and Ross tackle what they believe to be the hardest thing about being an investor.

All That Matters: An Investing Dinner

Mike and Ross gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table with five investor emotions. Who’s at your table?

In the Markets Now: Bull Market Biopsy

With U.S. stocks near all-time highs, it’s natural to wonder if we are getting close to the end of this bull market.

Market Volatility Rising Amid Conflict in Iran

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

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.

All That Matters: Dawn of the AI Narrative

AI may not be new, but the stories we’re suddenly telling about it are shaping the moment.

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Videos

Should I Invest in Gold?

Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

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 Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

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

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