Investment | The Verdi Group

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.

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

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

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Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

Five for Friday – July 24, 2026

Ross looks at what’s happening under the market’s surface and why investors may not be as diversified as they think they are.

The Cycle of Investing

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

All That Matters: Post-Election Roundup

Mike and Ross hash out the election: Were their predictions true? Why is the market up? Where do we go from here?

All That Matters: The Next Bear Market

The next bear market is inevitable – will you be prepared?

All That Matters: Rambling and Gambling

How should investors respond to the recent tariff news? And what do online gambling companies have to do with investing?

Five for Friday - April 10, 2026

Ross looks at how the market and economy have held up amid uncertainty, then gives Washington a hat tip for the Patent Act.

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.

Investing with Your Heart

For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.

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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.

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.

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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From Boats to Brokers

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

The Business Cycle

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

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

Bursting the Bubble

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

Finding the Balance

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

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

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