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Capital Insights: Riding the Equities Rollercoaster [August 2024]
This month, Trent Von Ahsen continues his look at the US equity market, but focuses on the recent volatility that shook investors. Was August's sell-off a sign of trouble to come or just the price of admission?
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Talking TIAA for University Employees
Employees at Iowa’s public universities and colleges have access to TIAA, a retirement planning option that combines annuities and investments. Here’s why you should consider this plan when it’s time to make your decision.
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Capital Insights: Can the Stock Market Keep its Run Going? [July 2024]
This month, Trent Von Ahsen looks at the stock market's impressive performance in the first half of 2024, and asks if it can keep the momentum going in the second half. What does the historical data say?
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Proud to Be Among the Best in the Corridor
Cedar Point Capital Partners was just named Best Wealth Management Firm in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor by readers of the CBJ. Here are a few thoughts from our team on just how far we’ve come.
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How to Quit Worrying About Your Financial Future (Retirement Healthcare Edition)
Worry is normal, but it doesn’t have to control your future. See how a well-crafted financial plan can help you relax and enjoy your golden years.
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Capital Insights: How Nvidia's Success Distorts Our Understanding [June 2024]
This month, Trent Von Ahsen looks at the one stock that has accounted for roughly 33% of the S&P 500’s return so far this year, and how that compares with the other 500 constituents of the index.
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