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3 weeks ago | 
baltimoresun.com | Nick Stewart |Will Anderson
Where are the most jobs in Maryland? Montgomery County leads the way, but Baltimore County is actually a close second. In fact, Baltimore County has been a jobs engine. But can our kids enjoy similarly bright job opportunities? Can they stay and grow families in a thriving local economy? This future is not so clear. We are part of a regional economy whose growth lags that of competing metros, and we are part of a state economy challenged by many headwinds.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Nick Stewart
Investments with the most sizzle often leave investors with the most burn, writes Nick Stewart. Nick Stewart is a financial adviser and CEO at Stewart Group. OPINIONAs KiwiSaver assets surge past $110 billion, an all-too-familiar story is unfolding. Multiple KiwiSaver and general investment providers are rushing into private asset markets, echoing the past investment frenzies that have periodically swept through New Zealand’s investment landscape.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Nick Stewart
THREE KEY FACTSNew Zealanders hold about $455 billion in term deposits, significantly outpacing the $165b NZX market capitalisation. Playing it safe is not inherently a bad thing, but fear of diversification leads to missed opportunities. In times of high inflation, term deposits consistently fail when it comes to retaining wealth.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
baltimoresun.com | Nick Stewart
Most observers in Baltimore County are wondering who will be the next county executive if Johnny Olszewski wins his congressional election in November, which it looks like he will. However, the better question at the outset is what traits the next county executive should have - and what issues they should be focusing on. The stakes of this appointment are extraordinarily high.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
nevadasagebrush.com | Nick Stewart
On a chilly September morning, Eileen Jones and her crew inflated a hot air balloon printed with vibrant patterns of blue, yellow and green. A big fan was placed underneath to start inflating, followed by igniting propane to lift the balloon upright. After some last adjustments, Jones climbed into the basket of the balloon she calls “Wind Waker”, not to be confused with “Wind Maker” or “Wind Walker”, she says.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
nevadasagebrush.com | Nick Stewart
Students at the University of Nevada, Reno filed into the theater at the Joe Crowley Student Union Tuesday to watch the debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The event was organized by the UNR Center for Student Engagement. The doors opened at 5:45 p.m., and by about 7:00 p.m., more than 120 students were watching the debate. For context, the theater can seat 200 people. With less than 60 days remaining until Election Day, many students were feeling energized.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Nick Stewart
Trying to plot your investment strategy based on foreign elections (or even local ones) can be a frustrating endeavour. * Nick Stewart (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Huirapa, Ngāti Māmoe, Ngāti Waitaha) is a Financial Adviser and CEO at Stewart Group, a Hawke’s Bay-based financial planning and advisory firm. OPINION As we approach another US presidential election, many investors start to wonder how the results might impact their portfolios. Will we see higher market volatility in November?
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Nick Stewart
Seasoned investors know that what burns brightest is almost always a flash in the pan, writes financial adviser Nick Stewart. Nick Stewart is a financial adviser and CEO at Stewart GroupOPINION If you think back to high school science (further back for some of us than others …) you might recall your teacher setting an unassuming ribbon of magnesium on fire. If they were a good teacher, they probably would have told you not to look directly at it.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Nick Stewart
Nick Stewart says housing is not the only thing we should look at investing in. Photo / Warren BucklandNick Stewart is a financial adviser and CEO at Stewart GroupOPINION I have yet to write a piece lauding the opportunity presented for everyday investors by the property market. Why? Because it simply does not make sense for many people to pin their entire financial future on assumed returns from real estate.
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Jul 5, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Nick Stewart
Nick Stewart says property values on average won’t be back to their peak price until 2029. Photo / Warren BucklandNick Stewart is a financial adviser and CEO at Stewart GroupOPINION Another quarter down means a flurry of new stats about the economy – and, amid what Business NZ has deemed ‘mediocre’ growth, it seems we’ve lost our mojo too.
