June 22, 2025
Fixed Assets

When stock market dropped, diversification meant small gain for KPERS

Trump’s tariff pause brings little relief as recession fears linger Donald Trump’s move to postpone most of his new tariffs for 90 days seems to have brought only fleeting relief for markets. After a huge rally on April 10, April 11 saw Asian stocks head lower again. KPERS saw a small gain in Q1 2025

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Intangible Assets

Gov. Evers and GOP leaders working on details of 2025-26 budget

Proposed increases to resident fishing and hunting license fees are being considered by state lawmakers as part of the 2025-26 Wisconsin budget. As Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders continue negotiations over the 2025-26 Wisconsin state budget, at least one broadly-supported conservation measure – increases to fishing and hunting license fees – is still

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Tangible Assets

11 states recognize gold and silver as US currency. Which are they?

What’s really going on with gold prices? Gold recently reached a record high as geopolitical tensions pushed investors towards the traditional safe play. Merryn Somerset Webb explains what’s going on – and where things could go from here. Bloomberg – Politics Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Eleven

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Operating Assets

Vacant land by Wayne NJ farm eyed by developer for storage center

2-minute read WAYNE — A developer from Bergen County has proposed to build a self-storage center next to the only working farm in the township. The wooded property, at the T-intersection of Black Oak Ridge Road and Pompton Plains Crossroad, lies directly adjacent to the 42.6-acre Kuehm family farm and its fresh produce stand, which

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Financial Assets

2025 high school grads facing $40k in college student loans

Entering young adulthood saddled with debt has become standard for many who want an undergraduate degree, sometimes to the tune of tens-of-thousands of dollars. Around 45% of 2025 high school graduates will go on to a four-year college, according to NerdWallet analysis, and more than one-third of them will take on student loans to pay for their

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Financial Assets

Principal Financial Group profits climb during market uncertainty

Ateev Bhandari  |  Reuters Principal Financial Group names Deanna Strable as next CEO Deanna Strable, a native Iowan and a Dowling Catholic High School graduate, will be the next CEO of Principal Financial Group. Insurer Principal Financial Group reported a rise in first-quarter profit on April 24, helped by higher premiums and fee income. The Trump

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Fixed Assets

Stay alert! Watch for farm equipment traveling along the roads

Maple producers host annual ceremony heralding 2025 maple season Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, maple queen and ambassador all highlight annual ceremony Saturday to herald the maple season in the state. Spring planting season in Somerset County means increased farm equipment traffic on rural roads, urging drivers to be cautious. Drivers should exercise caution, be

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Intangible Assets

Looking for a car deal at pre-tariff pricing? Here’s what’s out there.

Jamie L. LaReau and Jackie Charniga  |  Detroit Free Press Trump’s auto tariffs to hit $460 billion of US vehicle, parts imports As Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on U.S. auto imports kicks in, the levies look set to upend the industry. A Reuters calculation shows the duties will hit some $460 billion worth of cars

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Financial Assets

Is buying art a good financial strategy?

Artists push Native art to evolve using new techniques and materials Artists discuss how Native art evolved and why many don’t have the same regard and access to mainstream galleries and museums as non-Indigenous peers. While art can appreciate in value, it’s difficult to determine trends and pricing information is limited. Experts suggest focusing on

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Financial Assets

Is buying art a good financial investment? Here’s everything we know

Artists push Native art to evolve using new techniques and materials Artists discuss how Native art evolved and why many don’t have the same regard and access to mainstream galleries and museums as non-Indigenous peers. While art can appreciate in value, it’s difficult to determine trends and pricing information is limited. Experts suggest focusing on

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