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.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
Learn about key investment principles that will help you navigate the unpredictability of the financial markets.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
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