In an article in The New York Times, conversations held at the Federal Reserve’s July meeting were examined as they indicated some clues that emergency economic support may soon be on the retreat. While officials voted to keep low interest rates and continue backing...
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Beyond the Books: 3 Things Tom Sudyka Has Learned About Investment Management From Senior Leaders
An investment advisor can attend conferences, learn about theories of investment management from books, or complete in-depth certification programs, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®). But there’s a different side of knowledge when it comes to...
Do You Know the 3 Types of Market Downturns?
As 2019 unfolds, there are many eyes on the market; many of them are wondering whether the low point experienced at the end of 2018 will prove to be a bottom or a precursor to more hard times to come. Regardless of what you read in the headlines, history shows that...
How Charitable Donations Through an IRA Can Impact Taxes and Investing … Are You Familiar with These Tax Changes Toward Charitable Donations?
Changes in determining who will include itemized deductions on their tax returns will affect millions this tax year. The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 is expected to drastically reduce the number of people enjoying tax savings related to their charitable donations,...
Investment Management: The Lawson Kroeker Difference
No two investors are alike, which is why no two portfolios should be identical. Sure, there may be resemblances here and there, but when you bring the right investment management firm aboard, you get professionals who know that each client deserves individualized...
Understanding the Past is a Clear Strategy When Investing for Retirement
"To understand what is happening today or what will happen in the future, I look back." - Oliver Wendell Holmes Investing for retirement requires a solid measure of discipline. When you’re in the stage of life when you need to set aside money for retirement, it...