Media Advisory January 4, 2014 Minneapolis and Saint Paul Police Union Presidents co-author letter to the community addressing the recent attacks on officers and the law enforcement profession. In light of attacks on peace officers across the nation, including the recent tragedy in New York involving the execution of two police officers, and in response […]… Read more »
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Guest Post – Prosperwell Financial: Minnesota Deferred Comp Plan Investment Allocation Assistance
Built on the academic framework called Prospect Theory that won the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2002, our software is the first-ever way to pinpoint investor risk tolerance with math, and engineer portfolios to fit our clients individual needs. We have designed the Risk Questionnaire to help understand each client’s feelings and biases regarding financial […]… Read more »
Tragedy in New York
Dear Members: Words cannot express the emotions I felt when I heard of the assassination of two New York City police officers on Saturday. Whenever a tragedy occurs, regardless of whether perpetrated by humans or nature, we seek to know why. This event is no different. It is too easy and convenient to cast blame. […]… Read more »
Officer Kim Hedberg
After more than 20 years of service to Minneapolis, Officer Kim Hedberg has retired. He spent 10 years working on the north side, and 10 years working downtown. Over the years the most memorable moments for Officer Hedberg have come from the friends he has made. For those just beginning their service, he recommends being […]… Read more »
Sergeant Robert Glasrud
After more than 25 years of service, all in uniform, to the Minneapolis Police Department, Sergeant Robert Glasrud has recently retired. He spent 14 years working in the 3rd Precinct, 5 years in the Traffic Unit, and 6 years in the 2nd Precinct. To recruits just beginning their careers, Sgt. Glasrud advises you treat everyone […]… Read more »
Guest Post – Tradition Mortgage’s Weekly Update December 15, 2014
“Up, up and away.” Consumer sentiment and retail sales may have soared higher, but both wholesale inflation and oil prices are on the decline. What does all of this mean for the markets and home loan rates? Read on for the breakdown. Consumer sentiment surged to 93.8 in December, reaching the highest level since January […]… Read more »
Guest Post – Tradition Mortgage’s Weekly Update November 25, 2014
Time is on our side. Time continues to be on the side of potential homebuyers, as home loan rates remain near 18-month lows. But could a hint of inflation be creeping into our economy—and if so, could higher home loan rates be on the horizon? The housing sector continues to be a bright spot, as […]… Read more »
Guest Post – Tradition Mortgage’s Weekly Update November 18, 2014
“Home of the brave.” The Bond markets were closed on Tuesday in honor of Veterans Day, and the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed to protect and preserve our great nation. The economic calendar was quiet the rest of the week, but there are some key highlights to note. In the labor […]… Read more »
An Open Letter to Mayor Hodges
ANOTHER OPEN LETTER TO MAYOR HODGES Dear Mayor Hodges: Your statements in your open letter to “the communities of Minneapolis” and in your community forums are repeated and personal slaps in the face to every member of the Minneapolis Police Department. While you attempt to hide behind the tired remark that “most officers are good, […]… Read more »
Guest Post – Tradition Mortgage’s Weekly Update October 15, 2014
It’s been said that history repeats itself. That seems to be the case as we approach the end of the Fed’s big Bond-buying program. Read on to learn why. In recent weeks, Stocks have seen a sell-off while Mortgage Bonds have pushed considerably higher. Why has this happened? Concerns about slowing global economic growth have […]… Read more »
