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.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Wealth Management Mailbag: Summer 2022
In this issue of the Wealth Management Mailbag, Ross Mayfield and Laura Davis answer client questions about the bear market.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Market Volatility Rising Amid Conflict in Iran
Investor confidence is being tested even as market behavior continues to track historical presidential‑cycle patterns.
Wealth Management Mailbag: Fall 2022
Why is inflation so hard to tamp down, and how does raising rates help?
Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - May 2025
Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.
In the Markets Now: The Selloff
Ross takes a closer look at the market’s recent volatility and finds that the fundamentals tell a different story.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
All That Matters: Post-Election Roundup
Mike and Ross hash out the election: Were their predictions true? Why is the market up? Where do we go from here?
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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?"
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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