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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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 13: FAQs with Blue Trust […]
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The current U.S. housing market is the hottest in years. Fortune recently reported that U.S. home prices are up 18.8% over the past 12 months, and the year-over-year rate of home price growth is expected to hit 22% this spring.[1] In comparison, the average annual rate of home price growth from 1986-2020 was 4.6%. In […]
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