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.
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.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Bull & Baird: Perspective
Mike talks about the importance of stepping back to notice how far you've coming.
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?"
In the Markets Now: Bubbles
Amid FOMO, the attention economy, and talk of bubbles, every investor must run their own race.
Five for Friday – May 8, 2026
Corporate profits and the job market are doing better than gloomy headlines suggest (but long-term bond yields may be a risk)
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.
Bull & Baird: Perspective
Mike talks about the importance of stepping back to notice how far you've coming.
Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
In the Markets Now: Iran Conflict (Week 3)
Ross Mayfield is joined by Michael Antonelli to discuss the war in the Middle East.
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Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
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