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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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

The Business Cycle

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

To Bubble or Not to Bubble: That Is the Question

With today’s high stock market valuations, Baird's John Taft and Mike Antonelli discuss how to handle a potential bubble.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

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  In the Markets Now: What the Rate Cuts Mean

  After much anticipation, the Fed has finally begun to lower interest rates. Here's what that means.

  In the Markets Now: The Reserve Currency

  Ross provides looks at the fears that the dollar will lose its reserve status and sheds light on why it's unlikely to happen.

  In the Markets Now: Spots of Weakness

  As policy uncertainty and lackluster economic data shake the market, Ross looks at spots of weakness and strength.

  How the Federal Reserve Works

  Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system.

  All That Matters: The National Debt (Or Does It?)

  Mike and Ross review their assessment of the U.S. national debt and underscore their perspective on its impact to clients.

  Five for Friday – May 8, 2026

  Corporate profits and the job market are doing better than gloomy headlines suggest (but long-term bond yields may be a risk)

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• Videos

  Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

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

  Bursting the Bubble

  Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?

  What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

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

  Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

  With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.

  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?"

  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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