Entries by Perry Daniels

Where Were You on September 11?

Each year on Patriot Day, we remember the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, that took the lives of 2,977 innocent people. The reality that 22 years have passed since that tragic day seems almost unreal. For most of us, the precise moment when we heard about the planes crashing into the World Trade Center […]

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Wisdom For Wealth. For Life.® Newsletter Summer 2023

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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 26: Financial Planning Tips for Women: Budgeting, Benefits, and Retirement

 Women are wielding greater financial power today than at any point in history. In fact, it’s estimated that women: Now control 51% or $22 trillion of American personal wealth. Will manage $30 trillion of intergenerational wealth by 2030. Control 80% of household buying decisions. While nine out of 10 women report that they are […]

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Juneteenth, Civil Rights, and Racial Reconciliation

On June 19, we are honored to observe the Juneteenth holiday to remember this important date in U.S. history. Many Americans may not fully understand the significance of Juneteenth, as it only officially became a federal holiday in 2021. However, generations of Black Americans have recognized its importance in marking the day when the last […]

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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 24: Addressing the Stress of Money in Marriage

 Marriage can be one of life’s greatest blessings – and biggest challenges. Even in the strongest of marriages, couples usually experience friction. Avoiding conflict altogether isn’t realistic, but learning to address conflict in healthy ways can keep relationships strong. In a recent podcast, Blue Trust’s Russ Crosson had the opportunity to talk with Brian […]

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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 23: The Kindness Effect: How Compassion and Surrender Led to Leadership

 In our twenty-third episode, we sit down with the chief supply chain officer of Atlanta Community Food Bank and former district manager of the Home Depot, Kenny Hill, along with Blue Trust CEO, Nick Stonestreet, and founder of Be A Peacemaker, Dr. Michael Patterson. Kenny shares his story of growing up in poverty and […]

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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 20: Divorced, Widowed, Single or Married: Financial Planning for Women

 Women’s History Month Each year in March, we celebrate Women’s History Month as a special opportunity to honor the numerous contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history. Countless women have impacted our society by lobbying for the rights of women. One of the biggest milestones was women gaining the right to vote and therefore […]

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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 19: Black History Month: The Tragedy and Reconciliation of Forsyth County

 During Black History Month, Blue Trust’s CEO, Nick Stonestreet, and manager of strategic partnerships, Ruth Malhotra, had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dr. Michael Patterson, founder of Be A Peace Maker, and Durwood Snead, a retired pastor and co-founder of the African American Descendants of Forsyth Scholarship. After Snead moved to Forsyth […]

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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 18: How to Leverage Wealth for Eternal Gain

 Note: This article contains excerpts from chapters of Leverage: Using Temporal Wealth for Eternal Gain (Kenneth Boa and Russ Crosson, Trinity House Publishers, 2022). It may only be reproduced by permission of the publisher. The book is available to purchase from http://trinityhousepublishers.org/ store and Amazon.com. It’s often said that our calendars and checkbooks (or, […]

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“Wisdom for Wealth. For Life.” Episode 17: How to Spot Red Flags in Nonprofits

 Putting Generosity into Practice At Blue Trust, stewardship is a central component of our approach to managing money. We believe that “God owns it all” and we are simply stewards of His blessings and resources. But how do we define stewardship, and more importantly, how do we put it into practice wisely? In our […]

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