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.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
In the Markets Now: What the Rate Cuts Mean
After much anticipation, the Fed has finally begun to lower interest rates. Here's what that means.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for January 20, 2026
Equity markets fell on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions ramped up and global bond yields spiked.
Even Now, There Are Reasons To Own Bonds
Common wisdom holds that when stocks go down, bonds should go up – but what if they both go down at the same time?
Bank Failures Spark Questions Over Deposit Insurance
Our Washington Policy Research team explores the debate in Washington about whether to expand federal deposit insurance.
Nvidia and Hindsight Bias
“In looking back, I knew it all along.”
In the Markets Now: Averages and Roller Coasters
The S&P 500's average annual return has been 10% for a century...but that's almost never how it feels.
6 Ways to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Plan
Does rising inflation have you worried for your retirement plan? Protect your golden years with these strategies.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
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