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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The Cycle of Investing

The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

Five for Friday – March 27, 2026

Five for Friday – March 27, 2026

Ross looks at higher oil prices, the ongoing benefits of last year’s big tax bill, and the mood shift on rate cuts.

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

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.

6 Ways to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Plan

Does rising inflation have you worried for your retirement plan? Protect your golden years with these strategies.

Bull & Baird: Perspective

Mike talks about the importance of stepping back to notice how far you've coming.

Can a Stock Market Selloff Be a Good Thing?

When a down market can be a blessing in disguise.

Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets

When the market experiences volatility, it may be a good time to review these common terms.

All That Matters: Weathering a Storm

Mike and Ross discuss how to navigate market storms while keeping your long-term financial goals in focus.

These Are a Few of My Favorite Quotes

Mike Antonelli and John Taft turn to investing legends past and present to help make sense of these turbulent times.

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Finding the Balance

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

Should I Invest in Gold?

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

Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

The Fed and How It Got That Way

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

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

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

The Business Cycle

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

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