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.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Bull & Baird: Let's Talk Gold and Silver
Gold and Silver have risen sharply; Mike Antonelli looks at why this is and whether you should act on it.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
In the Markets Now: King Cash (and False Security)
Ross explains why cash feels comfortable but is not a wealth-building tool.
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.
Unpacking What It Means To Be a Fiduciary
The fiduciary standard offers protection for investors, but that’s not the whole story.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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.
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