When it comes to building wealth, one of the key benefits of a biblically-based mindset is the ability to give generously and see the fruit of your labor make an impact on the people around you during your lifetime. The woman we celebrate in this blog, Madame C.J. Walker, was both an innovator in business, […]
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After hitting a record low of 0.52% last summer, the 10-year U.S. Treasury rate has risen quickly, almost tripling to 1.55% (as of March 9). This sharp rise in interest rates has hurt bond performance (because bond prices move inversely to interest rates), causing some investors to wonder what is driving rates higher. Before exploring […]
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March 1, 2021 After a year like 2020, what if all the turmoil brought us to an opportunity for significant economic growth? In Blue Trust’s recent webinar, “New Administration Tax Plan 2021,” our Head of Investments, Brian McClard, and Head of Estate/Trust Planning, Alan Cox, spoke about the economic outlook under the new administration and […]
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February 15, 2021 This Presidents’ Day, we wanted to share a powerful and timely message from one of our company’s long-time friends, Kay Coles James, president of the Heritage Foundation–the nation’s largest conservative research and educational institution. James was recently interviewed by Blue Trust Financial Planner, Joshua Custer, for the company’s Legacy Summit. At this […]
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The meteoric rise and fall of stocks like GameStop and other favorites on Reddit captured everyone’s attention earlier this year. No one imagined that mostly amateur investors could drive a beleaguered retailer’s stock price up more than 1,000% in a week, without any notable reason for renewed optimism in the company’s prospects. The stock soared […]
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February 1, 2021 The following was written by David Campaigne, a Senior Private Wealth Advisor in Blue Trust’s Baltimore, Maryland office. Last summer, the hit Broadway musical Hamilton debuted on the Disney+ app and as our family viewed it for the first time, it captivated each of us in so many ways. In one of […]
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Highlights from show aired January 23, 2021 Mark Elam, Senior Investment Strategist at Blue Trust, joins Mike to discuss how projected policies of the new administration may affect our economy. Questions answered include: How does the makeup of congress affect the economy? Does all of this stimulus money drive inflation up? It seems the U.S. […]
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January 18, 2021 Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who many know as one of the greatest leaders of the Civil Rights Movement until his death in 1968. Inspired by his Christian beliefs, he helped African Americans achieve more progress towards racial equality than anyone before him, and he did so through nonviolent […]
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January 4, 2021 The following was written by Brian Shepler, President and Executive Vice President of Client Services of Blue Trust. As we collectively turn the page from 2020 to 2021, I’ve talked recently with many people who are earnestly seeking a fresh start following a year of challenge and unrest. 2020 will likely be […]
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December 21, 2020 The following blog was written by Nick Stonestreet, CEO for Blue Trust. Reflecting on 2020, I’m somewhat relieved and surprised that it has already come to an end. Although none of us know the future, no one could have predicted this unprecedented year. My first devotion to our employees in January was […]
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