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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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Sequence of Returns
A look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Separating the Signal From the Noise
A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
Learn about key investment principles that will help you navigate the unpredictability of the financial markets.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
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How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
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.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
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