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.
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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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Geopolitical Uncertainty Expected to Continue
The events in the Middle East fit the larger theme of geopolitical uncertainty that we are seeing across the world stage.
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.
Five for Friday – November 14, 2025
This week, Ross looks at the fundamentals beneath share prices and why the broad stock market doesn’t look expensive.
Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - May 2025
Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.
In the Markets Now: 2,025 Things for 2025
Ross presents 8 themes heading into the new year, provides perspective to investors, and has a little fun with arithmetic.
Five for Friday — January 30, 2026
Ross reflects on five of his favorite quotes from Warren Buffett.
Five for Friday - April 10, 2026
Ross looks at how the market and economy have held up amid uncertainty, then gives Washington a hat tip for the Patent Act.
Can a Stock Market Selloff Be a Good Thing?
When a down market can be a blessing in disguise.
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Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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.
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.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
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