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.
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?"
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Bull & Baird: The Wisdom of Golf
Market Strategist Michael Antonelli shares tips that could improve your golf and investment experiences.
Bull & Baird: Is Now Different?
The pace of change coming out of Washington has helped to fuel market volatility. Is now different than past rocky periods?
The Surprising Similarities of Pickleball and Investing
PWM Market Strategist Mike Antonelli unpacks with the simplicities of pickleball and what it can tell us about investing.
ESG Under the Microscope
Baird’s John Taft and Chris Merker on how ESG is evolving and what investors should watch for.
Unpacking What It Means To Be a Fiduciary
The fiduciary standard offers protection for investors, but that’s not the whole story.
US Consumer Impacted by Student Loans Restarting
After a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, student loan payments will restart in October.
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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
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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