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.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
All That Matters: Post-Election Roundup
Mike and Ross hash out the election: Were their predictions true? Why is the market up? Where do we go from here?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
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.
Bank Failures Spark Questions Over Deposit Insurance
Our Washington Policy Research team explores the debate in Washington about whether to expand federal deposit insurance.
In the Markets Now: Bitcoin Thoughts
Ross tackles the return of Bitcoin buzz with an explainer on how to think of crypto from an investment perspective.
The Year of Living Dangerously
What did sitting at home and watching the stock market for 12 months teach young people about investing?
Five for Friday – January 16, 2026
Ross pushes backs on alarmism about the U.S. dollar, looks at bull market staying power, and checks on the labor market.
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.
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Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
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