Although long and weak, elements that indicate continued expansion remain: the consumer has not greatly expanded its spending or debt, the housing market seems healthy with room to run, corporate investment is picking up. The economy doesn’t seem overextended.

Although the Conference Board’s consumer confidence fell more than expected in May, it remained close to post recession highs. Consumer spending also rose in April, getting the second quarter off on a strong note. However, the pace of spending . . .

Southeastern Trust is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Embrace Aging Forum, where Trust Officer Teresa Whitton will also speak on Special Needs Trusts. The forum, hosted …

Congratulations to our Trust Specialist Gail Davis! Gail was recently awarded the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American …

The first quarter of 2017 was dominated by political headlines, firming economic data, and stronger corporate earnings. After an initial wave of bullish sentiment leading up to and following the …

The Internal Revenue Service has published IRA contribution limits and provisions for 2017. These limits and provisions impact how you manage your assets for retirement planning in the coming year. …