Investment | Brigid Rypien

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.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

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The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

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

How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies

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

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

US Consumer Impacted by Student Loans Restarting

After a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, student loan payments will restart in October.

Five for Friday – July 17, 2026

Ross looks at the relationship between expectations and outcomes, especially when a rally begins to make people nervous.

All That Matters: Weathering a Storm

Mike and Ross discuss how to navigate market storms while keeping your long-term financial goals in focus.

In the Markets Now: Selloff Summary for January 20, 2026

Equity markets fell on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions ramped up and global bond yields spiked.

Five for Friday – January 9, 2026

As geopolitics rattle headlines, Ross offers a calming historical perspective and hopeful insights for the market in 2026.

All That Matters: Dawn of the AI Narrative

AI may not be new, but the stories we’re suddenly telling about it are shaping the moment.

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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

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.

Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.

Monthly Budget

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

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Global and International Funds

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

Bursting the Bubble

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

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.

The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

Should I Invest in Gold?

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