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.

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What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

All That Matters: 2025 Unwrapped

Mike and Ross unwrap gifts – and insights – from a year of market surprises and lessons learned.

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

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

• Articles

  In the Markets Now: The Selloff

  Ross takes a closer look at the market’s recent volatility and finds that the fundamentals tell a different story.

  In the Markets Now: Investing Lessons from Covid

  Five years after the March 2020 Covid market crash, we look at valuable lessons that still apply today.

  All That Matters: Shiny Signals

  Mike and Ross discuss gold and silver, FOMO, and why disciplined investing matters more than chasing a vertical chart.

  Five for Friday – November 21, 2025

  This week, Ross looks at sources of investor anxiety and why each one is probably over-blown right now.

  All That Matters: Can't Keep a Good Market Down

  Mike and Ross break down what’s fueling the stock market and the economic blind spots that could catch investors off guard.

  Everything You Need To Know About Trump Accounts

  Trump Accounts, a new investment vehicle for minors, are launching this July. Here’s what we know so far.

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• Calculators

  How Compound Interest Works

  Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.

  How Can I Save a Million Dollars?

  See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.

  Monthly Budget

  Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

  Comparing Investments

  Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.

  Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings

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

  What Is My Net Worth?

  Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

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• Videos

  From Boats to Brokers

  From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

  The Cycle of Investing

  Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

  Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

  There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

  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?”

  It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

  All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

  The Rule of 72

  Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.

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