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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Inflation and Your Portfolio

Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

Optimism vs. Pessimism

Optimism vs. Pessimism

Mike Antonelli and John Taft take on conventional wisdom behind the aging investor.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

Five for Friday – November 21, 2025

This week, Ross looks at sources of investor anxiety and why each one is probably over-blown right now.

Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?

Even the most seasoned investors have biases affecting their financial choices.

Five for Friday – March 20, 2026

Ross looks at consumer tailwinds and headwinds and reminds us of the importance of realistic expectations in investing.

All That Matters: Hype Cycle, Fear Cycle

Is artificial intelligence over-hyped, or will it take jobs away? Mike and Ross reflect on AI and the debt ceiling crisis.

Five for Friday — February 6, 2026

Ross looks at corporate profits, the swoon in Bitcoin, and Gold’s movements—and reminds us to run our own race.

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.

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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.

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

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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