In May, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), President Trump’s flagship tax and spending legislation. The bill now awaits Senate review, with the goal of reaching the president’s desk by July 4. The OBBBA is moving through a process known as budget reconciliation. Unlike most Senate legislation, which […]
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Entering 2025, the U.S. economy and market optimism were running high. However, President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement of “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2 jolted expectations. In the wake of the news, U.S. stocks plunged 12% as recession fears surged. Then, on April 9, after Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs―for every country except […]
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This story is continuing to develop. After this piece was written on 4/9/2025, President Trump announced that he has authorized a 90-day pause, lowered reciprocal tariffs to 10% during this period, and increased tariffs on China to 125% effective immediately. One widely accepted notion is that introducing tariffs is harmful to the economy. This view […]
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While U.S. stocks are down just 2% year-to-date1, they’re down approximately 7% over the last couple of weeks, as volatility has surged to near two-year highs. The market has become skittish, responding sharply to any tariff-related news. It’s not just investors who are anxious. Consumer and business sentiment has also soured as tariff concerns have […]
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Less than a month into President Trump’s four-year term, there’s already been a flurry of tariff announcements. Timeline The first pronouncement was a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, which was almost immediately delayed after negotiations between Trump and the leaders of those nations. Shortly after, a 10% tariff on Chinese imports was […]
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Investors are making their voices heard like never before. The perhaps well-intentioned environmental, social, and governance (ESG) movement has received unanticipated backlash and awakened troves of investors to the possibility that their portfolio can be used for or against their convictions. Tired of remaining silent or surrendering their voice to proxy voting services misaligned with […]
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“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” – Hebrews 12:1-2 Young families are often scarce on both money and time, struggling with their career and childrearing responsibilities. Their parents can be valuable resources for wisdom, strength, and support […]
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Our podcast series, “Seasons of Marriage & Money,” explores how couples can transform their marriages by relying on God’s direction and tips on how to build stronger relationships. Blue Trust recently explored the transition to the empty nest phase, when couples have successfully ‘launched’ grown children into lives of their own. Two couples – […]
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Our podcast series, “Seasons of Marriage and Money,” explores how couples can transform their marriages by relying on God’s direction and tips on how to build stronger relationships. Blue Trust recently interviewed two couples to gain insights on the special concerns and challenges faced by families who are raising children and young adults. Amy […]
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“The two shall become one (Mark 10:8).” This short and sweet verse highlights the Bible’s teaching that when two people unite in marriage, they are called to embrace their new role as a unified team. Our new podcast series, “Seasons of Marriage & Money,” explores how couples can transform their marriages by relying on God’s […]
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We are living in an era of tremendous technological, cultural, and social change. Yet, as Christians, we are called to cling to timeless biblical truths and look to how Jesus treated others. Living life with ‘winsome conviction’ is how Barry Corey, President of Biola University, describes Biola’s approach to reconciliation between Christians and non-Christians […]
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On July 31, Jay Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed), characterized the labor market as gradually normalizing. Over the following two days, labor market data came in weaker than expected, causing fear that perhaps the labor market is deteriorating and the Fed is waiting too long to cut rates. The labor market isn’t the […]
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Blue Trust Sports & Entertainment Division managing director Reed Crosson and chairman of the board Nick Stonestreet recently had a conversation with Suzy and Gio Llerena about how to build marriages that are strong enough to withstand cultural pressures and the demands of life itself. Gio is vice president of Christian Family Life, an […]
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Over the last six months, the finance and investment world has lost three giants: Charlie Munger, Daniel Kahneman, and Jim Simons. With nearly 300 combined years on earth, each has left an indelible mark on society and the investment world. In this blog post, we will look at each man’s career and evaluate wisdom from […]
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Life can bring us through unexpected circumstances that we don’t feel prepared to handle. David and Melisenda Stone’s financial situation changed drastically when both of David’s parents died within a short timeframe. In a recent podcast with Blue Trust private wealth advisor, Daniel Chacon, and clients, the Stones, shared how they’re navigating the journey […]
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Written by, Jonah Giller, Senior Financial Planner I’ve become convinced that technology has stunted my spiritual growth. There are endless statistics out there about how long the average American spends on their phone and on social media, but here is one statistic I’ve heard recently that was particularly eye-opening. Human beings in the modern age […]
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