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.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
All That Matters: Summer's Over. What Matters Now?
In this episode, Mike and Ross cover what investors should be paying attention to as we ramp up into year end.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
A Deeper Look at the National Debt
Strategas Chief Economist Don Rissmiller discusses in-depth the issues he’s watching on the budget deficit and national debt.
In the Markets Now: War in Iran
As the conflict in the Middle East has escalated, so have concerns on the effect it will have on the economy and markets.
In the Markets Now: The Reserve Currency
Ross provides looks at the fears that the dollar will lose its reserve status and sheds light on why it's unlikely to happen.
Can a Stock Market Selloff Be a Good Thing?
When a down market can be a blessing in disguise.
Significant Consumer Stimulus Arrives in 2026
After a challenging 2025, consumers will benefit from a boost in 2026 due to significant stimulus on the horizon.
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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.
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?”
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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