For most of the year one of the hot topics of conversation around the water cooler has been do the Royals need a new baseball stadium? If so, where should it be built? While I certainly have opinions on this topic. It will not be the subject of this article. [...]
Free Advice about Free Vacations Memorial Day is less than a week away. That means vacation season is upon us. I don’t know about you, but for me with the cost of everything so much higher than it was at this time last year I am looking for ways to [...]
The promises of ESG do not match the performance Ours is a world of paradox. Things like facts you recently thought were settled long ago are now suspect or judged to be incorrect based upon eyes of the beholders. (We will not dwell upon the fact that the most recently [...]
As I have confessed before in other columns, I have a bad habit of buying things, not because I need them, but because I have found such a good deal. Sadly, the philosophy that says “I’d be a fool not to buy it at this price” can often lead to [...]
If you give to any favorite charities, you must wonder by year end whether every dollar you give only buys more paper, ink, and postage for more solicitations. I think it is safe to say that the cards and letters are effective. If they were not, they would not send [...]
Stewardship Capital is proud to continue its partnership with the Community Services League in assisting communities to reach their potential by providing immediate relief to people in need, assessing their situations, and providing solutions that lead to economic stability. Sponsoring events such as the 2017 Luminous Gala help us to [...]
Saturday evening at the annual Toast To Our Towns Gala, Ron Finke was awarded the “Paul M. Thomson Professional Advisor of the Year” from Truman Heartland Community Foundation. The award recognizes investment advisors who share their time, talent, charitable contributions and leadership with the community. “I am honored and humbled [...]
While the city was experiencing a deluge of rain and wind Saturday evening, a few hundred Kansas Citians were gathered inside Union Station, showing their support of domestic violence victims at the Hope House annual gala, “believe2017”. Hope House literally provides the hope that many women, children, and men seek [...]
We had a great time partnering with the Independence Chamber of Commerce this weekend at their annual golf tournament. Much like us, the Independence Chamber has deep roots in our community. It represents a partnership of more than 450 member businesses and professional people committed to promoting the economic growth [...]
Memorial Day has become the unofficial start of summer. For many, this past Monday meant the end of the school year, a trip to the lake, grilling with friends and family, or maybe catching Hollywood’s latest blockbuster. While all of these are good things, I’m afraid in all of [...]
