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.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro
Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
A Primer on Dividends
A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
Are You Ready for Your Portfolio to Make a Difference?
Learn about the rise of Impact Investing and how it may benefit you.
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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.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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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?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
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