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 Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

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The Rule of 72

Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.

Is This the End of the "Grandparent Rule?"

Looking to help your grandkids with their education? Here are some tips.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

Bull & Baird: What Moves the U.S. Stock Market?

Why did the market begin 2026 with new highs even after headlining-grabbing recent events in Venezuela?

Five for Friday – February 20, 2026

Are we in an AI bubble? Are we approaching a market top? Ross tackles both questions.

Five for Friday – May 1, 2026

Ross sizes up this bull market then looks at sentiment, software jobs, and more.

Best-Performing Asset Classes

Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.

Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor

Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.

Bull & Baird: When Dreamers Dare

What the Miracle on Ice reveals about the enduring power of American optimism.

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The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.

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 Rule of 72

Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

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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Articles

Wealth Management Mailbag: Spring 2022

In this issue of the Wealth Management Mailbag, our wealth experts answer clients’ questions on inflation and cryptocurrency.

In the Markets Now: Investing at All-Time Highs

All-time highs can make investors nervous to dive in, but Ross looks to the data for a counter-argument.

Five for Friday – May 15, 2026

Ross examines the traits of this bull market and responds to concerns that continued market strength is too good to be true.

Building Wealth in College

Start building your money and investment management skills in college with these practices.

Bull & Baird: The Siren's Call

In investing, a sense of purpose can protect you from a siren song of unhelpful distractions.

How Financial Professionals Are Compensated

Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.

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Videos

Are Alternative Investments Right for You?

With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

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.

Global and International Funds

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

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