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?"
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Even the most seasoned investors have biases affecting their financial choices.
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
The Pros and Cons of an NUA Strategy
Learn the advantages of a Net Unrealized Appreciation strategy with this helpful article.
Buying a Home
A look at what you need to think about when buying a home.
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How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
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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?"
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
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?
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.
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