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Current Events: Four Perspectives on the U.S. Election & Investing

“Have we all just become economic snowflakes?” This question emerged from a recent study analyzing the text of 200 million newspapers spanning almost two centuries. It concluded that both economic and non-economic sentiment have substantially declined over the past 50 years, despite far fewer economic setbacks
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Diversifying Farm Wealth: Understanding Farmland Investment Options

Farmers who hold significant portions of their wealth in land may face risks associated with market fluctuations and limited liquidity. By diversifying farm wealth into other investment options, farmers can reduce the risks tied to holding large tracts of land while maintaining ties to agriculture. Diversifying into farmland investment funds ...
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VOLATILITY: A COMMON FEATURE OF THE MARKETS

“Have we all just become economic snowflakes?” This question emerged from a recent study analyzing the text of 200 million newspapers spanning almost two centuries. It concluded that both economic and non-economic sentiment have substantially declined over the past 50 years, despite far fewer economic setbacks
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Half Full or Half Empty?

“Have we all just become economic snowflakes?” This question emerged from a recent study analyzing the text of 200 million newspapers spanning almost two centuries. It concluded that both economic and non-economic sentiment have substantially declined over the past 50 years, despite far fewer economic setbacks
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Maximizing Retirement Income with the Land-Unit Exchange Program

As farmers near retirement, much of their wealth is tied up in their land. Unlocking the value of this asset while maintaining a connection to farmland can be crucial in securing financial stability. The Land-Unit Exchange Program provides a unique way to convert land equity into diversified investments while deferring ...
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Market Insights by James Thorne: THE GREAT DELUSION

The Mirage of Recovery: How We're Fooling Ourselves As we emerge from the shadow of COVID-19, a narrative of robust economic recovery has taken hold.
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