Weekly commodity wrap-up
Heat hurting agriculture Cattle in Kansas died by the thousands recently. Hogs and poultry farms are suffering too, as livestock are unable to cool down….
Finance
Your money: Managing money starts with your emotions
Money can trigger strong emotional reactions, which can lead to not-so-great decisions, like missing payments or overspending. A new wave of books urges people to…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Ukraine Can’t Export Grain In addition to production problems related to both the war and dry weather, the storage and export of wheat from Ukraine…
Where to start when creating an estate plan
Editor’s note: This is the first column of a three-part series. The COVID-19 pandemic has made Americans even more aware of the importance of planning…
An Iowa business property tax switch-up
Attention Iowa business property owners: Changes are coming. On May 2, 2022, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed bill HF 2552 into law, converting the previous business…
Millennial money: Don’t let your first car be a $30,000 mistake
Buying your first car already is an intimidating experience. In the midst of historic supply shortages, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In March of this…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Wheat and Corn Collapse Wheat and corn prices plummeted all week on reports that Russia may allow exports from Ukraine. Domestic planting also finally progressed,…
Your money: How to make more green at your next yard sale
A successful yard sale involves hours of preparation and plenty of hard work. So does an unsuccessful sale. I’ve had both kinds and can confidently…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Gas and Crude Surge as Supplies Tighten Natural gas exploded to the highest level since 2008 and crude hit the highest prices since March. Natural…
Your money: How to reduce taxes when you sell your home
If your home’s value has soared, congratulations. If you decide to sell, beware. Financial adviser James Guarino says some clients don’t realize that home sale…