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.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Getting Ahead of the Curve
Learn how to use bond ladders to make the most of higher interest rates without locking yourself into a long-term investment.
Next Year's Debt Ceiling Expiration and the Tax Debate
The outcome of the election will be key to how the debt ceiling is resolved next year.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Five for Friday - April 10, 2026
Ross looks at how the market and economy have held up amid uncertainty, then gives Washington a hat tip for the Patent Act.
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.
In the Markets Now: Soft Landings and Bull Markets
The current bull market is set to enter its third year. What are the real risks facing investors?
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
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