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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 Real Cost of a Vacation Home

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

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The Cycle of Investing

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

How Stocks Work

Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.

Bursting the Bubble

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

Significant Consumer Stimulus Arrives in 2026

After a challenging 2025, consumers will benefit from a boost in 2026 due to significant stimulus on the horizon.

All That Matters: Post-Election Roundup

Mike and Ross hash out the election: Were their predictions true? Why is the market up? Where do we go from here?

All That Matters: Things That Surprise Us

Mike Antonelli and Ross Mayfield share a few things that are shocking them about the markets and economy today.

Bull & Baird: What a Run

Waiting can be the hardest part of investing. Mike Antonelli explains why it's also the most important behavior to master.

Five for Friday – August 28, 2026

Ross zooms in on rising bond yields and looks at the latest data points on economic health.

Five for Friday — February 6, 2026

Ross looks at corporate profits, the swoon in Bitcoin, and Gold’s movements—and reminds us to run our own race.

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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.

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.

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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 Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

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

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.

Finding the Balance

The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.