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.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
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.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Five for Friday — January 30, 2026
Ross reflects on five of his favorite quotes from Warren Buffett.
Wealth Management Mailbag: Summer 2022
In this issue of the Wealth Management Mailbag, Ross Mayfield and Laura Davis answer client questions about the bear market.
Washington Policy Research: Three Policy Themes for 2026
Strategas explains why year two of a presidency often brings more populist proposals ahead of midterm elections.
Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - November 2025
Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
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 Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
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