Independent Omaha Firm Expands on 35-Year Success to Manage Over $600 Million in Assets for Individuals, Institutions and Foundations Lawson Kroeker Investment Management has announced the merger of Lawson Kroeker with Red Cedar Capital, LLC. The merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. “It is rare to have the opportunity to […]
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We Know Where to Hammer
When a homeowner grew frustrated trying to eliminate the squeaks in his floor with his hammer, he complained to a neighbor, who recommended a local craftsman. The craftsman entered the home, walked slowly around the room and then pulled out a hammer and nail. With three swift whacks, he solved the problem forever. The homeowner […]
Is Your Investment Portfolio Due for a Tune-Up?
You know 2021 was a bullish year, so when you read the title of this article, you may have thought, “Why would I change a thing?” You may be enjoying unprecedented growth in your investment portfolio. For the most part, taking a long-term view, where you primarily buy and hold, can be a consistent investment […]
What Can You Do About Inflation?
Food, housing, even technology: inflation seems to be infecting every aspect of life. You can’t offset the cost of housing by building something new because even lumber and copper prices are inflated. Is there any way to escape the impact of inflation? Can you immunize your finances against the increased costs of everything from groceries […]
On Change …
The following is from our August 2021 As We See It quarterly reflection piece: “One must change one’s tactics every ten years if one wishes to maintain one’s superiority.” –Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon’s words spoken long ago seem particularly apropos to us today. After 10 years in our Regency Parkway location, we are relocating to Aksarben […]
What Long-Term Means to Our Team, And Other Investment Principles
“When we look at a stock, we really are in it for the long-term. Everybody says they’re long- term, but they aren’t. We say we are, and we are. There are some stocks I’ve owned for 20 years. When you look for an idea to invest your time and energy in, you want something that […]
Keeping It Simple
Have you wondered about (or asked) any of these questions recently? – Is there a quick path to financial independence? – Should I pay off my mortgage or invest more for retirement with extra cash? – How much do I need to save and invest? At Lawson Kroeker, we are ready and able to discuss […]
Insights Straight From the Midwest
One of Omaha’s most famous sons is Warren Buffett, and one key element of his success has been putting into practice a few gems of wisdom that may sound easy, but are, in fact, sometimes challenging to implement. Here are four key examples: 1. Choose your friends wisely. Buffett says we should also consider […]
Fall: A Time for Reflection
Fall is a time for reflection. At Lawson Kroeker, it’s always time. For many, fall is a time to look back and assess a few things. You might be thinking about what you’ve accomplished this year, and determining what you’ll still need to do to meet your goals. Maybe it’s a home improvement project, or […]
Normal Is An Illusion
The following post is from As We See It, a quarterly reflection piece from Lawson Kroeker. Read more here. At the top of most everyone’s mind today is – when are we getting back to normal? We would assume that normal in this case is that place or state where most everyone is comforted by […]
