Using AI, fraudsters are making impostor scam\s more believable. They copy the voice of someone you know and make it sound as if that person is calling you to send them money. A peek at the con – and what you should do. […]

Test your awareness of issues impacting long-term investors. We glean questions from discussions in our weekly Money Talk Podcast. Answers include links to further resources. Advisors included in this month’s quiz include Adam Baley, Steve Giles, Mike Hoelzl, Tom Pappenfus, Art Rothschild and Dave Sandstrom. […]

By Kyle Tetting
While the typical April investing newsletters may point to green shoots for investing in stocks and the economy more broadly, I think it’s fair to say those sprouts emerged months ago. The current climate for investors resembles summer more than spring, with a strong growing season forecast and a steady economic backdrop. Stock prices reflect that optimism. […]

Overall, there’s precious little you can do to prevent your information from being leaked through data breaches. However, you can limit your losses from the fallout. Here’s some advice from the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center and IdentityTheft.gov. […]

By Joel Dresang
I recently went to Florida with my wife to help her mother vacate the condo where she and my late father-in-law had wintered for nearly 25 years. It was a cathartic visit spent discovering, sorting, prioritizing, packing, discarding and reminiscing. It also was enlightening. […]

Through Tax Day, April 15, figure on fraudsters exploiting heightened awareness of the IRS. Heads Up, an occasional alert on scams against investors and consumers. […]

Our monthly multiple-choice quiz aims to impart some of the investment knowledge exchanged by advisors during our weekly Money Talk Podcast. Answers include links to further resources. […]

By Joel Dresang
How we talk about inflation matters. It makes a difference in how we feel about the economy and our place in it. It can affect our willingness to spend – which collectively impacts the economy. It can affect our expectations and whether we feel our incomes – from work or from investments – are keeping up. Inflation affects investors, too. […]

Our latest peek at what’s catching the attention of professionals at Landaas & Company includes coverage of an influential figure with the Federal Reserve, a possible turn in consumer sentiment and an investment strategy that follows dogs. […]

Social Security reports swindlers are asking some beneficiaries for private information and fees for the 3.2% benefit raises that begin automatically in Jan. 2024. Protect yourself from scams. […]

Multiple-choice questions curated from recent Money Talk Podcasts offer investment insights from Landaas & Company advisors. The answers include links to further information. […]

By Joel Dresang
there are good reasons for taking Social Security earlier. But the reasons vary by individual, which makes it wise to consult a financial professional who knows your particular situation.
There also are bad reasons for taking Social Security early. Among them: Headlines. […]