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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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

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.

Can a Stock Market Selloff Be a Good Thing?

When a down market can be a blessing in disguise.

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

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

• Articles

  How to Deal With the Inevitable Volatility

  Though they can be painful, market corrections are a natural and necessary part of long-term investing.

  All That Matters: The Next Bear Market

  The next bear market is inevitable – will you be prepared?

  Even Now, There Are Reasons To Own Bonds

  Common wisdom holds that when stocks go down, bonds should go up – but what if they both go down at the same time?

  All That Matters: What Did We Learn?

  What can April’s selloff (and Warren Buffet) teach us about long-term investing.

  Five for Friday – May 29, 2026

  Ross talks consumer sentiment, “vibecession,” and an asset class that could be a useful diversifier beyond stocks and bonds.

  Bull & Baird: The Siren's Call

  In investing, a sense of purpose can protect you from a siren song of unhelpful distractions.

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• Calculators

  College Savings

  See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

  Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

  See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

  What Is My Net Worth?

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

  Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

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

  Monthly Budget

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

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• Videos

  Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

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

  The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

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

  Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

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

  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.

  Investments

  You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of 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?"

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