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 Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Five for Friday – January 16, 2026
Ross pushes backs on alarmism about the U.S. dollar, looks at bull market staying power, and checks on the labor market.
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In the Markets Now: 2,026 Things for 2026
Ross has fun with numbers and dishes a wealth of good information for investors to know as we head into 2026.
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.
Five for Friday – February 20, 2026
Are we in an AI bubble? Are we approaching a market top? Ross tackles both questions.
How to Deal With the Inevitable Volatility
Though they can be painful, market corrections are a natural and necessary part of long-term investing.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
When the market experiences volatility, it may be a good time to review these common terms.
In the Markets Now: Investing Lessons from Covid
Five years after the March 2020 Covid market crash, we look at valuable lessons that still apply today.
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Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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.
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