Category: Perspectives

  • Paying For College Versus Saving For Retirement

    Recently, I was interviewed by the Grand Rapids Business Journal on the predicament parents face between choosing to pay for their children’s college versus saving for their own financial future. To read… Read More

  • Identity Theft & Scams

    It seems like every time you turn on the TV, listen to the news or open an email…..lurking in the shadows is yet another way to have your identity stolen or become… Read More

  • Stock Markets Hit New Highs

    Since my last post reflecting on market behavior in the first half of the year, U.S. equities have continued their upward climb.  The three most commonly quoted U.S. stock indexes – the… Read More

  • Local Lunch Extravaganza: Food Trucks

    In the spirit of summer, we decided to visit the local food trucks and have a nice meal at the steps of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Each Thursday around lunchtime, throughout… Read More

  • A Reminder To Plan For Your Incapacity

    Over the last month or so I have been helping a close family member adjust to life in an assisted living arrangement.  This has become necessary after a long battle against kidney… Read More

  • Planning Ahead For Market Turbulence

    With the first half of 2016 officially behind us, mid-year always seems like a good time to look back and take stock.  Following years of relative calm and unusually low volatility, the… Read More

  • Choices

    I recently wrapped up a four month long leadership development program that has changed the way I view things in such a profound way.  As a young leader in my company, my… Read More

  • The Risks Of Traveling Home

    I love seeing my family and friends when I return to my hometown for a visit.  Most have a general idea of what I do, yet some think of me as either… Read More

  • Planning a Wedding? Don’t Forget the Unromantic Stuff!

    On August 27, 2016, I will be getting married to an amazing guy; he proposed at a fundraising event I have been a part of for going on six years, in front… Read More

  • Legacy Trust Investment Process

    Ever wonder what the investment process looks like at Legacy Trust? Laina Mills explains how Legacy Trust’s advisory team comes together to tailor customize strategies for each person’s unique situation.   [vc_video… Read More