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    Friday, April 24, 2026

    Why Factors Work Better Together

    One factor might lead to a hot winning streak, but blending multiple factors within a portfolio can help minimize overall market volatility. Discover how combining traits like value and momentum can create a more consistent path for returns over time.

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    Friday, April 03, 2026

    Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market

    Cognitive biases can make investors act on their impulses rather than taking a long-term view. By staying invested, you give yourself the ultimate reward: the potential for compounding.

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    Friday, March 27, 2026

    Don't Forget to Look at Portfolio Turnover

    When you want to find out how a fund actually operates, portfolio turnover can be a window into its strategy behind the scenes.

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    Friday, March 20, 2026

    Diversification is Great. Overdiversification is Not.

    As you diversify your portfolio, don’t get carried away. Follow a few guiding principles to help find your diversification sweet spot.

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    Friday, March 06, 2026

    What is a Bond Ladder?

    What’s your cash flow strategy? Find out if a bond ladder is the fixed income approach for you.

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    Friday, February 27, 2026

    Looking Beyond the 60/40 Portfolio

    Private investments—from alternative ETFs to cryptocurrency—are challenging the decades-long belief in the 60/40 portfolio approach.

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