Investment | Pete Heesemann

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.

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

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What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Next Year's Debt Ceiling Expiration and the Tax Debate

The outcome of the election will be key to how the debt ceiling is resolved next year.

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

In the Markets Now: 2,026 Things for 2026

Ross has fun with numbers and dishes a wealth of good information for investors to know as we head into 2026.

Five for Friday – August 7, 2026

Ross looks at the AI industry’s memory bottleneck as well as corporate profits, banks, and a 5-ton calculator.

Risk Perspective

Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.

Washington Policy Research: Rebuilding a Tariff Regime

Following a Supreme Court ruling against IEEPA tariffs, a new tariff framework is being implemented.

All That Matters: Shiny Signals

Mike and Ross discuss gold and silver, FOMO, and why disciplined investing matters more than chasing a vertical chart.

Bull & Baird: When Uncertainty Reigns

What can a recent spring storm tell us about the market's current volatility?

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Monthly Budget

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

Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

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

Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

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

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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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 Business Cycle

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

The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

Finding the Balance

The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.