On November 10, we watched annual inflation reach 6.2%—its highest rate since 1990. A week earlier, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced they would begin tapering their purchases of government bonds and mortgage-backed securities. Some investors fear that interest rates will sharply rise against this backdrop of high, accelerating inflation and lower bond purchases by the […]
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Written by Ryan Anderson, Private Wealth Advisor, and Blake Mankin, Financial Planner, in Blue Trust’s Houston, Texas office At Blue Trust, we have the privilege of working with many business owners who prioritize generosity and have a desire to make significant gifts to churches and charities that they support. Many clients choose to work with […]
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Written by Shawn Jacques, Private Wealth Advisor in Blue Trust’s Chicago, Illinois office Is it possible to find oneness with your spouse regarding money? Marriage is hard and finances are tough to manage, but money can also provide a tremendous opportunity to strengthen our marriages and grow in oneness. My wife and I have been […]
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With savings account interest rates stuck near zero, investors are earnestly seeking alternative ways to earn a higher yield on their cash. A nascent, but increasingly popular method is to lend cryptocurrencies that are pegged to the U.S. Dollar. These so-called “stablecoins” inherit some of cryptocurrencies’ benefits, like nearly instant transaction settlement, while attempting to […]
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China has long made headlines in the U.S., typically negative, ranging from unfair trade practices to allegations of human rights abuse. Recently, China’s been in the spotlight again, particularly among investors, for its regulatory crackdown on technology and education companies, which has caused large losses for shareholders. China is a world away—geographically, culturally, and politically—so […]
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