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3 Points to Consider today

January 8, 2016 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

1. “Stay focused on the long-term and be cautious of the emotional roller coaster.” Why? As shown below, even professional institutional investment committees who make knee jerk reactions have been […]

Happy New…What??

January 7, 2016 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

Little did anyone know that the Times Square Ball was going to be a precursor to the markets also going into free-fall for the first few trading days of 2016. […]

Jack Davidson named 40-Under-Forty Recipient

January 4, 2016 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

Knoxville News Sentinel – Jack Davidson named 40 Under Forty Recipient Jack Davidson, 33, Vice President of Personal Trust, The Trust Company Jack Davidson understands the plans people make for their […]

Market Commentary | Year-End 2015

January 2, 2016 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

Wrapping Up the Fourth Quarter As 2015 winds to an end, investors are beginning to exhale. Finally, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, important tax legislation passed (some good, some […]

Finances: It’s all in the details

January 1, 2016 by Sharon Pryse

Through the years I have spoken to a number of different groups. I remember distinctly however speaking to a group of women in their twenties and thirties over twenty years ago. […]

Fed Finally Raises Rates

December 17, 2015 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

It finally happened! The Fed Raises Interest Rates. After almost a decade, the Fed announced yesterday that it is raising the target range for the federal funds rate from a […]

What to do with your 401(k)?

November 15, 2015 by Sharon Pryse

Sharon’s Lastest Column in the Knoxville News Sentinel If you’re lucky enough to work for an employer who offers a 401(k) and you’ve made the wise decision to participate, congratulations! […]

Market Commentary | October 2015

October 14, 2015 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

Dear Lucy, We Really Thought We Could Trust You This Time We all remember the comic strip Peanuts where Lucy Van Pelt convinces Charlie Brown to trust that she would […]

A 401(k) is good for employees, business owners

September 21, 2015 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

A 401(k) is good for employees, business owners Sunday, September 20, 2015 – Knoxville News Sentinel by Sharon Pryse Employees are generally the most valuable asset for a business, and […]