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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Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.

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Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.

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Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.

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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

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