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.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies
This article allows those who support LGBTQ+ interests to explore the possibilities of Socially Responsible Investing.
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?"
How Stocks Work
Understanding how a stock works is key to understanding your investments.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Understanding Equity Compensation
Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.
The Threat of Identity Theft
An article informing readers about the threats of Identity Theft.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
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Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
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!
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
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