Thinking of buying a car or truck in the next 2-3 years? Lower prices could be ahead for new and used automobiles with all the ingredients for softer prices. Automakers reported car and light truck sales dropped at a 17.2% annual rate in Q1, the steepest decline since late 2009, [...]
Stewardship Capital was the presenting sponsor for the 2017 Outpouring of Hope event through the Community Service League. Since 1916 CSL has provided relief to those in need throughout eastern Jackson County. We are honored to partner with such worthwhile organization. If you'd like more information about Community Service League [...]
For nearly 20 years Stewardship Capital has attempted to make an impact on the community in which we serve. That’s why we were honored to present the 2017 iNpact awards to many other businesses in the community doing the same thing.
Stewardship Capital served as a presenting sponsor at this morning’s Independence Chamber of Commerce First Responders Recognition & Awards Breakfast. Ron was honored to present the Community Service Award to the American Medical Response team of Independence for their dedication to the health of its’ vendors and attendees at the [...]
Stewardship Capital was proud to sponsor the Rainbow Center’s 40th Birthday Celebration on Saturday night, April 1st at Arrowhead Stadium. The Rainbow Center is a non-profit organization providing services for individuals in the metro with special needs. Stewardship Capital employees and their guests enjoyed an evening of casino games, auctions [...]
Even at this point in the economic cycle after eight years of horribly slow growth and stock market recovery from 2008-09, my associate, Aaron Pickert, and I are still bullish. To commit a spoiler however, there are some conditions over which you readers who like to worry may safely do [...]
After my column last week discussing the danger of student loan debt, I received a lot of feedback. The reactions ran the gambit from some who were in full agreement to others who felt I was causing unnecessary levels of fear and apprehension. However, the nearly universal sentiment from readers [...]
As a former history teacher I am all too aware that history has a tendency to repeat itself. In fact, it was one of the things that fascinated me most about the subject. Amazingly, some of those same characteristics apply to the world of personal finance and the economy as [...]
In my older age, I have mellowed some in my perspective and expressed opinions about most areas of politics. If you think I exaggerate, you should have heard me in my younger years. The verbal rockets still being fired following the (legal or illegal) election of President Trump really are [...]
Recently a friend mentioned he was considering cashing out his 401(k). On the outside I remained calm and quietly listened to his plans for the money, on the inside I was screaming NO! He explained that he was leaving his current job and because he didn’t have a large amount [...]
