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.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Bull & Baird: Perspective
Mike talks about the importance of stepping back to notice how far you've coming.
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.
Bull & Baird: What Moves the U.S. Stock Market?
Why did the market begin 2026 with new highs even after headlining-grabbing recent events in Venezuela?
You've Made Your Career Move - Now What?
With a little planning, you can avoid leaving money on the table as you switch jobs.
All That Matters: 2025 Unwrapped
Mike and Ross unwrap gifts – and insights – from a year of market surprises and lessons learned.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for April 3
The stock market had a fearful "sell everything" moment as it wrestled with how to process broad new tariffs.
Five for Friday – June 26, 2026
With America 250 looming ahead, Ross looks at our place in the world and what makes the U.S. unique.
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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.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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