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.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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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?"
Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro
Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies
This article allows those who support LGBTQ+ interests to explore the possibilities of Socially Responsible Investing.
The Great Retirement Savings Debate: 401(k) vs. IRA
Viewing 401(k) plans and IRA plans in either/or terms might mean a missed opportunity. You can have both.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
Learn about key investment principles that will help you navigate the unpredictability of the financial markets.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
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When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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