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.

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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

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

What the 1970s Can Teach Us About Inflation

What the 1970s Can Teach Us About Inflation

Lessons from an age when inflation was anything but groovy.

What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

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

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.

In the Markets Now: Scattered Thoughts on Gold

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In the Markets Now: Investing at All-Time Highs

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All That Matters: All-Time Highs, All-Time Worries

In August’s episode, Mike and Ross tackle all-time highs and the timeless worries that come with them.

All That Matters: The Lay of the Land

Mike Antonelli and Ross Mayfield tackle the most pressing questions on clients’ minds in April 2023.

How Financial Professionals Are Compensated

Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.

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Bursting the Bubble

Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

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

Finding the Balance

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

The Business Cycle

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

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

Investments

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

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