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.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
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Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies
This article allows those who support LGBTQ+ interests to explore the possibilities of Socially Responsible Investing.
The Sequence of Returns
A look at how variable rates of return impact investors over time.
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What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
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 Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
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