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.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
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16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream
Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
How Will the Economy React to AI?
What do concerns or uncertainty about AI mean for your future and your financial strategy?
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
Separating the Signal From the Noise
A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
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You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
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