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Is Governance at Berkshire Hathaway Actually Bad?
Is the board of Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway doing a bad job for shareholders? At least two firms that advise pension plans and other big investors say yes, governance is poor.. How can this be? Warren Buffett, the Chairman & CEO, is widely considered the best investor of the past century. Long-time shareholders of Berkshire have
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Is a Stock Only Worth What Someone Will Pay For It?
Even though I’ve titled this post as a question, it’s probably more common to hear someone say flatly that a stock is only worth what someone will pay for it. Are they wrong? Well . . . no. But also yes. Do You Have to Sell Now? If you are forced to sell right now,
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Another Reason Companies Fail: Price’s Law
A rule of thumb known as Price’s Law can help explain why some companies fail. It reminds us how important it is to understand the nature of the businesses we own. Price’s Law says that 50% of work at a company is done by a small number of people. Specifically, it says that 50% of
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Looking for a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional in Omaha?
We’re pleased to be able to offer our investment management clients the expertise of two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals in Omaha. Matt Holloway and Katerina Wiese have both earned this certification from the CFP Board. The CFP Board has rigorous education and experience requirements, and they maintain high ethical and professional standards. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
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Find a Good Financial Advisor in Omaha
If you search online for a highly-rated financial advisor in Omaha, you will find reviews by such firms as AdvisoryHQ. We are pleased that America First is often included. Some of these reviews give great weight to how much money the financial advisor manages. Others look at more important details, such as the qualifications of
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America First Again Named One of Top Financial Advisors in Omaha
For the fourth year in a row, America First has been named one of the “Top 8 Best Financial Advisors in Omaha” by AdvisoryHQ, an unbiased third-party research organization. “We’re pleased to be recognized again by AdvisoryHQ as one of the top financial advisors in Omaha,” said Eric Ball, CEO of America First. “They place