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It’s been a while, just hold tight

August 25, 2015 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

As 2015 has been one of the least volatile years in recent history, we have been anticipating a market correction for some time. In fact, volatility has been near the […]

To Debt, or Not to Debt

August 17, 2015 by Sharon Pryse

Sharon’s latest Column Knoxville News Sentinel Nobody likes being in debt. Everyone can agree on that, yet people still find themselves owing someone something. Despite their best efforts, people can […]

Market Commentary | July 2015

July 16, 2015 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

Increased Potential for Mergers & Acquistions this Year Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity of publicly traded companies has increased significantly in the last year, hitting an eight-year high, according to […]

Make the Most of ‘New’ in Your Career

May 23, 2015 by Sharon Pryse

May 23, 2015 – Knoxville News Sentinel It’s all about perspective. Being “new” can be positive, just take yourself seriously so that others will too. Whether you’re graduating from college […]

Supporting Aging Parents Through Planning

April 20, 2015 by Sharon Pryse

Knoxville News Sentinel – As we age, we have a greater appreciation for all that our parents have done for us. As they age, they usually appreciate all we now need […]

Avoid Tax on Your Investment Earnings

March 23, 2015 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

Complicated Mathematics Many of you probably have a Traditional IRA that you make contributions to without taking tax deductions. You will not pay taxes on these contributions when they are […]

Top Rules for Personal Finance

March 18, 2015 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

Countless “talking heads” show themselves discussing where, how, and/or when investors should stock-away money for retirement and other financial goals. Brett Arends’ February 2015 Wall Street Journal article gave 23 “rules” […]

The Trust Company Crosses $2.5 Billion Mark

March 13, 2015 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

The Trust Company, the oldest independent trust company headquartered in the state of Tennessee, is announcing it has reached an important milestone by reporting more than $2.5 billion in assets […]

President Endorses Fiduciary Standard

March 3, 2015 by The Trust Company of Tennessee

During a recent AARP event, President Barack Obama backed new rules requiring investment advisors to put their clients’ interest ahead of their own. By endorsing a fiduciary standard for 401(k) […]