Entries by m16Dev

Flaring Trade Tensions

June 27, 2019 Tariffs have dominated headlines since January 2018 when the U.S. first announced tariffs on imported solar cells and washing machines. With several additional rounds of U.S. tariffs, China responded with retaliatory tariffs. In December, the trade spat suddenly paused, and through the first four months of 2019, it looked increasingly likely that […]

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Three Principles for Moving Your Children Toward Financial Freedom

The following was written by Erik Daniels, Blue Trust Executive Vice President in Atlanta, Georgia. During my almost 40 years in the financial planning business, one of the most common questions I’m asked by clients and friends is how to handle the financial implications of their children graduating from college. As a father to four […]

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Should Equity Investors Diversify Internationally?

June 3, 2019 Generally, investors understand that a portfolio’s risk is strongly related to its return potential. Diversification, however, is a notable exception to this rule, earning it the title of the only “free lunch” in investing. Academic research has firmly established the potential of diversification to reduce portfolio volatility without reducing expected returns. Considering […]

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Is Value Investing Dead?

May 31, 2019 You can ask just about anyone how to make money in the stock market and they’ll probably tell you, “buy low, sell high.” In fact, this phrase has become so commonplace, it almost seems overused. Yet, to be a successful investor, you must follow this one simple strategy. Unfortunately, putting this strategy […]

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Remembering Those Who Gave Their All

May 20, 2019 What are your plans this holiday weekend? Many people will be enjoying much-needed time off with friends and family. As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day is usually filled with fun activities, whether it’s grilling out or laying by the pool. While it’s great to spend the day off from work […]

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Mothers: The Legacy of Our Lives

May 6, 2019 The following was written by David Campaigne, a Senior Private Wealth Advisor located in Blue Trust’s branch office in Baltimore, Maryland. Mother’s Day is approaching, and many will take the time to show some extra love and appreciation for the women in their lives who have shaped their family’s legacy. A wise […]

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Build Followers, Not Fans

April 8, 2019 The following was taken from What Makes a Leader Great by Russ Crosson, Executive Vice President and Chief Mission Officer of Blue Trust. A common challenge for a leader of an organization or a team is how to handle fans versus followers. Fans are people who are excited or stirred to action. […]

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Principles-Based Investing Whitepaper

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Should a Large Sum of Cash Be Invested All at Once?

February 26, 2018 Some investors, who are not comfortable with the risk of investing a lump sum all at once, might consider dollar-cost averaging (DCA), which involves putting money to work over time by systematically investing a fixed dollar amount at regular intervals. DCA may seem advantageous because it spreads risk across multiple entry points, […]

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What Widows Need Whitepaper

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