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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Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies
This article allows those who support LGBTQ+ interests to explore the possibilities of Socially Responsible Investing.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Even the most seasoned investors have biases affecting their financial choices.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
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