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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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.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

All That Matters: Shiny Signals

Mike and Ross discuss gold and silver, FOMO, and why disciplined investing matters more than chasing a vertical chart.

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

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

• Articles

  Bank Failures Spark Questions Over Deposit Insurance

  Our Washington Policy Research team explores the debate in Washington about whether to expand federal deposit insurance.

  In the Markets Now: What I'm Thankful For

  There’s a lot to be thankful for in the markets.

  5 Actions You Can Take in the Event of a Recession

  Recessions might be inevitable – it doesn’t mean you need to take them lying down.

  Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - May 2025

  Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.

  Five for Friday – November 21, 2025

  This week, Ross looks at sources of investor anxiety and why each one is probably over-blown right now.

  In the Markets Now: War in Iran

  As the conflict in the Middle East has escalated, so have concerns on the effect it will have on the economy and markets.

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• Videos

  What Smart Investors Know

  Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

  Bursting the Bubble

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

  Inflation and Your Portfolio

  Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

  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 Fed and How It Got That Way

  Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

  The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

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

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