The Markets (as of market close April 30, 2021) Stocks climbed higher in April on the heels of strong first-quarter corporate earnings reports and encouraging employment data. Vaccine distributions increased and several states relaxed COVID-related … Read More
In this issue we cover motherhood, retirement plan rules, socially responsible investing, and changes to college financial aid! Want to receive Building Prosperity in your inbox? … Read More
If you have qualifying children under the age of 18, you may be able to claim a child tax credit. (You may also be able to claim a partial credit for certain other dependents … Read More
Since the pandemic began, disruptions in business activity have varied greatly from region to region, and often from one week to the next, according to the severity of local COVID-19 outbreaks. Unfortunately, many … Read More
Despite the financial challenges experienced by Americans as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. credit-card debt dropped to record levels in 2020, decreasing by almost $83 billion.1 This unprecedented drop was likely … Read More
Due to the unusual conditions related to the coronavirus pandemic, the due date for individuals to file 2020 federal income tax returns and make tax payments has been postponed by the IRS from Thursday, … Read More
The Markets (first quarter through March 31, 2021) As we closed out 2020, the overwhelming sentiment entering January was that it couldn't get much worse. Unfortunately, January did not start out on a high note. … Read More
TrustBank of Arizona proudly announces the opening of its newest office in Scottsdale, Arizona. The continued growth in Arizona’s economy with … Read More
TrustBank Celebrates Women Making History! At TrustBank we applaud the women leaders who break down barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and create opportunities for the women who follow them. March is Women’s … Read More
TrustBank Celebrates Women Making History! At TrustBank we applaud the women leaders who break down barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and create opportunities for the women who follow them. March is Women’s … Read More
TrustBank Celebrates Women Making History! At TrustBank we applaud the women leaders who break down barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and create opportunities for the women who follow them. March is Women’s … Read More
The Markets (as of market close February 26, 2021) February began on a high note as investors drew encouragement from strong fourth-quarter earnings reports and encouraging employment data. However, news was not all positive. The … Read More
Two emergency relief bills passed in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will make this an unusual tax season for many taxpayers. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed … Read More
There's no doubt about it — last year was tumultuous. The coronavirus pandemic, a contentious election, and widespread protests were just some of the events that impacted our nation in 2020. Fortunately, the … Read More
Over the course of 11 trading days from January 13 to January 28, 2021, the stock of GameStop, a struggling brick-and-mortar video game retailer, skyrocketed by more than 2,200% — creating a mix of excitement and concern throughout … Read More
The IRS has announced that the federal income tax filing season for tax year 2020 returns begins on Friday, February 12, 2021. Although tax seasons frequently begin in late January, the additional time will allow the … Read More
The U.S. Department of Education has designated February as Financial Aid Awareness Month, and this year there's a lot to talk about. On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, another … Read More
The Markets (as of market close January 29, 2021) Stocks were able to weather the storm of events that occurred throughout January, despite investors having numerous reasons to move away from equities. The month began … Read More
TrustBank Senior Portfolio Manager Jordan C. Blevins discusses the difference between growth and value stocks. … Read More
Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager Aaron Mascarella discusses how TrustBank works with clients to … Read More
