Browsing by Author "Polk, Wade"

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    • Basic Business Structures: Sole Proprietor, Joint Operating Agreements and Partnerships 
      Thompson, Bill; Polk, Wade; Hayenga, Wayne (2008-10-08)
      This publication explains various ways farm and ranch businesses can be structured, including sole proprietorship, joint operations, and general and limited partnerships.
    • Determining the Appropriate Asset Allocation 
      Johnson, Jason; Polk, Wade (2002-08-12)
      Asset allocation largely determines the success of one's investments. This publication explains the different types of assets and how to choose the ones that best suit your goals and investment timeline.
    • Investing in Bonds 
      Johnson, Jason; Polk, Wade (2002-08-12)
      Bonds, which are issued by governments and corporations, can be an important part of one's investment portfolio. U.S. government bonds, municipal bonds, zero-coupon bonds and other types are described. Also learn strategies ...
    • Investing in Stocks 
      Johnson, Jason; Polk, Wade (2002-08-12)
      In this publication you will find all the basics about investing in stocks, from an explanation of the types of stocks available to a description of exchange traded funds. The benefits of owning stock are described.
    • Limited Liability Companies and Corporate Business Structures 
      Thompson, Bill; Polk, Wade; Hayenga, Wayne (2009-01-07)
      This publication describes limited liability companies and corporate forms of business organization, including S-Corporations and C-Corporations.
    • Rolling Up a Put Option as Prices Increase 
      Johnson, Jason; Polk, Wade (2008-10-07)
      Agricultural producers use put options to protect themselves against declining prices. The technique of "rolling up a put option, explained in this publication, allows the producer to raise the minimum expected selling ...
    • Starting an Investment Club 
      Johnson, Jason; Thompson, Bill; Polk, Wade (2002-08-12)
      An investment club is a group of people who learn about investments together and pool their money to purchase stocks or bonds. Learn how to start such a club, how to manage the tax aspects of joint investments, and how to ...
    • Strategic Planning for Landowners 
      Johnson, Jason; Polk, Wade (2008-09-16)
      Strategic planning is crucial to the success of any business. This publication explains the planning process, from establishing the mission, to setting goals, to developing a business plan.