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Cautious optimism: A balancing act
As history has proven, “cautious optimism” works. But history is written across years and decades, not three quarters.
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Dining suggestions
Professionals at Landaas & Company are licensed to provide financial advice. But often we’re asked where to get a bite to eat within walking distance of our downtown Milwaukee offices. Feel free to ask us while you’re visiting, but in case you want to plan ahead, here are some suggestions (Click the name for details.):…
College Finance
Some common vehicles for helping cover higher education costs: Coverdell Accounts Tax-deferred investment growth for education expenses Pros – Can be used for K-12 costs too, wide investment choices Cons – non-deductible contributions limited to $2,000 a year, restricted to income limits ($110,000 for a single tax filer; $220,000 for a married couple in 2015)…
Talking Money: Correlation
To foster financial literacy, our weekly podcasts regularly feature discussions on common terms and concepts used in personal finance and investing. Here’s an edited transcript of a conversation with Bob Landaas and Brian Kilb. Bob: Correlation is the movement of asset prices relative to other asset prices. If an asset class has a high correlation with…
Balance for safety
By Adam Baley My wife recently shared with me a conversation she had with a first grade student who asked her, “What does your husband do?” She replied, “He helps people with their money.” The student thought for a moment and said, “He must help people keep their money safe.” I was delighted at the…
Staying the Course
By Joel Dresang Investors riled by the recent stock market selloffs need to be calm and reasoned, Bob Landaas advises. Bob Landaas talked about the latest financial and economic developments in a call-in program on Wisconsin Public Radio, Tuesday, Aug. 9. To listen, please click here and then press the middle button under Kathleen Dunn’s…
Healthy to be Humble
Humility, in a word, has been the greatest lesson Art Rothschild has learned in more than 20 years of advising investors. In his latest monthly feature for the Racine Journal Times, Art says it is a concept he has witnessed and strived for throughout his career as vice president at Landaas & Company. “Being ‘humble’…