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

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.

All That Matters: 2025 Unwrapped

All That Matters: 2025 Unwrapped

Mike and Ross unwrap gifts – and insights – from a year of market surprises and lessons learned.

Investments

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

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The Road to November: Election Insights from Strategas

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Bull & Baird: You're Afraid, Read This.

If you're feeling the pressure of scary news headlines and a jittery stock market, Mike has 10 helpful suggestions for you.

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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.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

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We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”

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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

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