Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th largest U.S. bank by assets, was forced into FDIC receivership on Friday, March 10, 2023, after a classic run on bank deposits following concerns about investment losses and its inability to raise capital. Two other banks also failed in the last few days. A common thread among these banks […]
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The Federal Reserve (Fed) has been raising interest rates for a year in its attempt to cool inflation; but with inflation still hovering above 6%,1 it remains far from the Fed’s 2% target. At first glance, it appears the Fed has a lot left to do, but the Fed believes there’s only one major inflation […]
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On January 19 the U.S. reached its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit. Since then, the U.S. Treasury has resorted to “extraordinary measures”1 to extend the U.S. government’s ability to continue paying its expenses without breaching the debt limit. The Treasury will likely exhaust its options sometime between June and September, at which point it will reach […]
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Women today manage many responsibilities such as caring for aging parents, managing children’s education and schedules, volunteering, and working full-time — whether inside or outside the home. With numerous demands on their time and energy, even women who are knowledgeable and equipped to make financial decisions find that their finances often fall to the bottom […]
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Written by Jared Simmons, Private Wealth Advisor at Blue Trust Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Everything we have has been entrusted to us by God and how we use it defines whether we are faithful stewards or not. Stewardship is […]
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Every January, we pause and remember the legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Confronted with often violent opposition, he fully embraced a peaceful approach, nonviolent resistance, and quiet strength when advocating for his belief in a more just society. Dr. King was said to be greatly influenced by Mahatma Gandhi, who believed […]
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Written by Brian Shepler, President of Blue Trust One of my favorite quotes by John Maxwell is, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” As we journey through life, our environments are constantly in flux, but individually we have a daily choice to press forward and embrace the personal growth that accompanies that change. So, what […]
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Written by Alan Cox, Director of Estate/Trust Planning and Estate Settlement, and Mike Bleck, Senior Estate Planning Specialist On Friday, December 23, 2022, Congress passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (Bill). You may wonder what impact this Bill could have on you. While the Bill itself does […]
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The new year is a great time to review your financial plan and goals. At Blue Trust, we value financial planning and believe it is the first step in a journey to financial freedom. We’ve prepared this simple check list to help you see where you are now and how you can gain more motivation […]
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Written by Nick Stonestreet, CEO for Blue Trust At Blue Trust, one of our cultural aspirations that shapes and informs who we are as an organization is striving to create a work environment that emulates “on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). We are all flawed, imperfect individuals who fail at the implementation […]
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Created by Chris Lim and Colby Gilmore, Private Wealth Advisors in Blue Trust’s Nashville, TN office
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Stock market declines, like the one we experienced this year, occur regularly. Since World War II, U.S. stocks have declined 10% or more from their all-time peak on 18 occasions—approximately once every four years. A couple of months ago, U.S. stocks were 25% below where they began the year. Although they have rebounded some, they […]
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Written by Shawn Jacques, Private Wealth Advisor in Blue Trust’s Chicago, Illinois office In today’s world, it can be difficult to look at our circumstances and see the good in the tough times we experience. Yet, God’s Word tells us to give thanks in all circumstances, even when it feels impossible to do. A Greek […]
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Written by Russ Crosson, EVP and Chief Mission Officer It has been quite a year in many ways! Inflation increased to levels unseen in over forty years, while stocks and bonds retreated together for the first time since 1969, which has only happened three times in the past 100 years. Our wallets are feeling the […]
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The primary cause of The Great Recession in 2008-2009 was the collapse in the U.S. housing market. Fourteen years later, this industry is the focal point again as housing has become unaffordable for many Americans. Before the last housing bubble burst, price appreciation peaked at 14.5% (on an annual basis). This time, prices increased more […]
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Written by Russ Crosson, Chief Mission Officer and Sr. Partner Thanksgiving is still a month away, but it’s not too early to start thinking about how you want to share your thankfulness with others. While it’s a wonderful practice of gratitude to list the things you are thankful for, it may be worth exploring a […]
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In our “Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” podcast series, we share financial advice and wisdom from our network of wealth advisors and thought leaders in the industry, and from around our community of over 10,000 financially blessed families who apply biblical wisdom to their financial planning and giving. Episode 15: Stewarding Your Marriage and […]
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Investors know that markets are uncertain, cyclical, and sometimes volatile. However, that knowledge doesn’t always make economic challenges and market downturns easier to endure. While consumers are feeling the effects of inflation on their wallets, recent market declines and economic data reports have caused concern and discomfort for investors. The following questions and answers are […]
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Blue Trust’s CEO and chief investment officer, Nick Stonestreet, along with head of investments, Brian McClard, recently shared some insights on the current economic landscape, why the market is struggling, how international events are affecting investors, and what may lie ahead. You can view their full discussion in the most recent episode of our “Wisdom […]
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