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 […]
Cash Interest Rates Got You Frustrated?
Cash Interest Rates Got You Frustrated? If you have turned on the news or picked up a newspaper, it is hard not to have heard all the talk about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raising interest rates to fight inflation, as well as all the predictions about how many times the Fed will raise rates […]
Is Your Investment Strategy Resilient to the News?
Despite the market’s persistent growth over time, investors may often be tempted to think that the current lull is different, that this time it won’t recover. The result is poor decisions applied to an investment strategy. The Uneasy Thoughts: From the start of the pandemic in 2020 to the conflict in Ukraine, when news hits […]
Wondering About a Response to Inflation?
Investors have become concerned about the possibility of a recession. The annual rate of inflation reached a 40-year high in May and the Federal Reserve just raised its benchmark rate for the second time and is expected to raise the rate again in July 2022. Is all this making you wonder about the health of […]
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 the Bull Market Fading?
Every time markets turn volatile; people begin wondering if this is it: the end of the bull market. Speculation has been especially dominant, with cryptocurrencies and NFTs getting a lot of attention. Speculative value is only a good investment if what you buy will be in demand for a higher price in the future. What […]
5 Common Retirement Investing Myths
You’re investing in your retirement. You’ve read many articles, all giving you new insights and helping you plan. But much of what you’ve read may not be true. There are a lot of myths out there about retirement and here you’ll find a quick guide to five of the most common: Myth #1: I’ll Spend […]
Wondering Whose Investment Advice to Consider?
Every year, there are plenty of experts making predictions about the following year. But there’s plenty that can’t be predicted, such as a global pandemic that made many of the projections useless. And few forecasts for 2021 incorporated the kind of inflation this year has witnessed. Supply chain woes are certainly a factor, as well. […]
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 […]
Why You May Want to Consider a Phased Approach in Your Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is filled with questions that are impossible to answer, such as how long you will live, what kinds of returns you will get on investments and what health issues could possibly complicate your plans. As with any financial decision, it’s a good idea to take some time to decide what level of risk […]
