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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Inflation and Your Portfolio

Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

The Business Cycle

The Business Cycle

Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

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

How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies

This article allows those who support LGBTQ+ interests to explore the possibilities of Socially Responsible Investing.

These Are a Few of My Favorite Quotes

Mike Antonelli and John Taft turn to investing legends past and present to help make sense of these turbulent times.

2026 Market and Policy Outlook

See what’s ahead for markets and policy in 2026 – and how it could impact you.

All That Matters: Your Greatest Challenge

Mike and Ross tackle what they believe to be the hardest thing about being an investor.

Wealth Management Mailbag: Spring 2022

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

Modern-Day Wealth Management

Wealth management is about more than just stocks and annuities, it’s about learning what makes you happy.

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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

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

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.

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

Bursting the Bubble

Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

Finding the Balance

The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.

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