Investment | Bud Lucke

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.

Global and International Funds

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

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From Boats to Brokers

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

All That Matters: All-Time Highs, All-Time Worries

In August’s episode, Mike and Ross tackle all-time highs and the timeless worries that come with them.

The Cycle of Investing

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

Are You Ready for Your Portfolio to Make a Difference?

Learn about the rise of Impact Investing and how it may benefit you.

Investing Starts at Home

Thinking about a home improvement? Here are a few that could actually pay off when you go to sell your home.

All That Matters: What's New, What Isn't

How should investors interpret recent market volatility? And what’s different this time?

Understanding The Fed’s Highwire Act

How do you choose between low unemployment and low inflation?

In the Markets Now: Iran Conflict (Week 3)

Ross Mayfield is joined by Michael Antonelli to discuss the war in the Middle East.

Key Takeaways from Strategas Research Areas - November 2025

Strategas provides a comprehensive snapshot of current market and economic conditions through their six research areas.

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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

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.

Where Is the Market Headed?

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

Should I Invest in Gold?

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

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

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

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Articles

Is This the End of the "Grandparent Rule?"

Looking to help your grandkids with their education? Here are some tips.

Five for Friday – November 14, 2025

This week, Ross looks at the fundamentals beneath share prices and why the broad stock market doesn’t look expensive.

Five for Friday – January 16, 2026

Ross pushes backs on alarmism about the U.S. dollar, looks at bull market staying power, and checks on the labor market.

2026 Market and Policy Outlook

See what’s ahead for markets and policy in 2026 – and how it could impact you.

In the Markets Now: Bubbles

Amid FOMO, the attention economy, and talk of bubbles, every investor must run their own race.

Diversification, Patience, and Consistency

Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.

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Videos

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 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.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

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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