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.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
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Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Investors who put off important investment decisions may face potential consequences to their future financial security.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Investors who put off important investment decisions may face potential consequences to their future financial security.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
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Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
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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.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
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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