Author: landaasco

  • Retirement: The Matter of Saying When

    Red sign: The Ultimate inspiration is the deadline

    I have given notice. I told my boss when I intend to retire.

  • What We’re Reading

    Glasses on a stack of papers

    An occasional sampling of what’s catching the attention of professionals at Landaas & Company.

  • Heads Up: COLA is Automatic

    Social Security recipients get annual adjustments to their benefits based on government measures of inflation.

  • Money Talk Quiz, January 2024

    Question mark made out of dollars

    Each week in the Money Talk Podcast, Landaas & Company advisors offer insights for long-term investors by discussing the financial markets.

  • Changing calendar doesn’t change story

    By Kyle Tetting My annual looks ahead tend to focus more on the current conditions and what they mean for investing more broadly. […]

  • Social Security benefits not going away

    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. […]

  • Stronger tools to be patient, grateful

    By Kyle Tetting In the vein of gratefulness, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how strong of a year it has been for investments. But, perhaps more notably than we’ve seen in a while, it has come in fits and starts. […]

  • Paper-free or pay for fees

    Beginning in January, Pershing LLC is imposing a $2 monthly paper subscription fee on clients who are not yet receiving all communications electronically. Pershing, the clearinghouse used by Landaas & Company, also will charge $10 annually per account for paper tax documents clients receive. […]

  • What We’re Reading

    A look (with links) at some of the material catching the eyes of folks at Landaas & Company, including: Testing an investing chestnut, a look at investments abroad and how consumers may be cushioning the effects of Fed tightening. […]

  • Investor guide to giving wisely

    Our annual podcast on wise ways for investors to be charitable includes links to other helpful resources. […]