It’s getting to be that time of year again when we all start thinking about taxes, and what we are going to owe in the spring. This probably goes without saying, but my goal is always to pay as little as possible to both Washington DC and Jefferson City. A [...]
Assuming that all US schools are still teaching some American and World History, it appears that some of our young adults just did not understand it. Or perhaps it is logic and critical thinking they have missed. According to the Gallup Organization, since 2010, about 50 percent of our young [...]
Life sometimes has a habit of teaching you lessons in weird ways. For the first time in my life, I recently ran out of gas while driving. On this particular day, my low fuel light came on shortly after leaving home for the office. For whatever reason however, I forgot [...]
British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli was once quoted as saying “The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.” With January being National Mentoring Month, it seemed like a perfect time to talk about the importance of [...]
The past Thursday marked the beginning of a period of time when our focus is supposed to shift away from ourselves and toward others. These weeks, often collectively known as the season of giving, is my very favorite time of year. However, over time savvy marketers and retailers have commandeered [...]
Many of you know that each year I use this week to share a column with a Thanksgiving theme. It is my favorite American holiday since it originated in our land in the 1600s. In former years, it kicked off the official Christmas shopping season, but that has already begun. [...]
In last week’s column, I discussed strategies to avoid potential capital gains taxes. I’m going to continue with the same theme, but in a slightly different way. This week l will talk about required minimum distributions (RMDs), particularly how taking them can create unwanted income tax liabilities, while not taking [...]
Some people love the Olympics and count the number of years until they will get to once again cheer on team USA. As a self-professed political junkie I sit in anticipation for a different type of sport that occurs every four years. I of course am speaking of the Presidential [...]
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 [...]
