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.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
How Will the Economy React to AI?
What do concerns or uncertainty about AI mean for your future and your financial strategy?
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Investors who put off important investment decisions may face potential consequences to their future financial security.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
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What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in 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.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.