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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A Look at Diversification

A Look at Diversification

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Global and International Funds

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Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.

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.

The Rule of 72

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Bridging the Confidence Gap

In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

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We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"

Global and International Funds

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

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