Bank failures have put stress on the markets this year, but another area that has the potential to frustrate the economy is the $20 trillion commercial real estate (CRE) market. Commercial real estate is a broad term that encompasses various types of properties used for business purposes, such as offices, retail shops, industrial and logistics […]
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This week, we celebrate Independence Day! As we give thanks for our freedom as a nation, we also want to take a moment to highlight another type of freedom – financial freedom. At Blue Trust, we value financial planning and believe it is the first step in a journey to financial freedom. We’ve prepared this […]
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Most of us are familiar with the verse in John 13:34, where we are commanded to love one another. Loving our families and those close to us may be easy, but what does it truly mean or look like to demonstrate love, care, and concern for others? Matthew 6:21 states, “Where your treasure is, there […]
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Written by Michael Spencer, Financial Advisor at Blue Trust Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the service men and women who sacrificed themselves for others in defense of our great nation. This Memorial Day, I would like to honor a few of the fallen men and women I served with in the […]
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Written by Nathan Lackey, Financial Planner for Blue Trust In my experience and conversations with young professionals, college graduates often do not receive enough coaching on making wise financial decisions. Thankfully, the Bible has a lot to say about money, and it is never too late to implement financial discipline! Here are some tips for […]
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Written by Mark Batterson, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Lead Pastor of National Community Church, and Blue Trust Client At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, 22-year-old long jumper Bob Beamon won a gold medal and set a new world record by jumping 29 feet, 2-½-inches. In the prior 100 years, the world record […]
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Questioning if the U.S. dollar’s future as the world’s reserve currency is in jeopardy isn’t new, but it’s emerged again lately amid headlines relating to foreign governments trading in non-U.S. dollars, central banks diversifying currency reserves in the wake of the “weaponization” of the financial system against Russia, and the U.S.’s growing debt. In this […]
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Written by Peter Greer, President & CEO of HOPE International The story of Good Friday didn’t begin that morning. The narrative arc opens many years earlier in Bethlehem, with the miraculous fulfillment of prophecies spoken long ago. The story of an anticipated Savior unfolds with miraculous healings and captivating teachings to growing crowds. But the […]
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