Investment | Tyler Hutchison, CFP

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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In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

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$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

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The Case for Liquidity

The best way to maximize your outcomes is to maximize your choices.

All That Matters: War and the Stock Market

Mike and Ross unpack how wars really move the markets.

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Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.

Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.

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$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

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

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

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