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.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
What the 1970s Can Teach Us About Inflation
Lessons from an age when inflation was anything but groovy.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
These Are a Few of My Favorite Quotes
Mike Antonelli and John Taft turn to investing legends past and present to help make sense of these turbulent times.
All That Matters: 250 Years of American Optimism
Mike and Ross explain why American resilience, innovation and optimism remain powerful forces for long-term investors.
Debt Ceiling Deal Includes Two Years of Spending Caps
Strategas breaks down what’s in the deal, its impact on economic growth over the coming years, and what to focus on next.
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)
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
In the Markets Now: Soft Landings and Bull Markets
The current bull market is set to enter its third year. What are the real risks facing investors?
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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.
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?"
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
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