In general, the word “debt” tends to carry a negative connotation and, with it, feelings of resentment, frustration or anxiety. If you dread evaluating your overall debt picture or taking on new debt, it’s important to remember that not all debt is created equal, nor does it mean the same thing for everyone. Although the concepts of “good debt” and “bad debt” are somewhat relative, a general...

Families with college-bound children (and grandchildren) know that funding a four-year education isn’t a matter to be taken lightly. In fact, a recent Forbes article reported that the projected cost of attending an elite, four-year college could top $300,000 starting with the Class of 2021. Although there are a variety of planning tools and strategies available, higher education is still...

  Sticking to a budget around the holidays is already a challenge, and trying to simultaneously set a positive financial example for your children raises the stakes even higher. However, teaching your children the value of money early on can establish a foundation of good financial habits that will last a lifetime. The holidays are an opportune time to teach your kids by “showing” rather...

  How many Americans have dreamed of retiring before their 60th birthday? What about in their 40s or even sooner? Despite the uncertainty of what retirement may look like in 30 years, an increasing number of millennials—both singles and financially savvy couples—are already preparing to make the dream of financial independence a reality.     Of course, early retirement...

  Set against Chicago’s dramatic skyline, Atlantic Trust and the Nexus Global Youth Summit were pleased to host the latest installment of G2G (Generation to Generation) Impact’s After Hours Series at Venue SIX10. The event hosted a number of Chicago’s top young investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who were invited to share their stories about social change and leaving a legacy. ...

In many relationships, the process of merging assets starts long before marriage, especially considering that two-thirds of couples married in 2012 lived together for at least two years before marrying, an increase of more than 900% over the last 50 years. According to LearnVest (via Forbes),  only 16% of women and 18% of men who live with their significant other before marriage...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael discussed the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the employment search process. In today’s blog, Michael stresses to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of...

Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael stressed to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of finding next year’s internship opportunities now. In today’s blog, Michael discusses the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the...

For many people, financial anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared for the “what if” situations. What can be worse is the sense of dread that follows when you suspect that you don’t have a strategy for those potential mishaps. While bumps in the road along your financial journey are practically inevitable, there is a way to reduce your stress and take control over those unplanned life...

  Welcoming a new baby is not only a personal milestone, it’s also a financial milestone. In addition to choosing names and nursery colors, you need to start making crucial financial decisions for your family. Parents today confront challenges that previous generations did not, including student loan debt that has necessitated 43% of borrowers to delay having a family and social security...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. In last week’s blog post, Michael shared some startling facts about the current job market and their implications for the Class of 2016’s job prospects.     This week, the series continues with a discussion about the role of the summer internship...

  Despite uneven performance from the U.S. economy and mounting worries over the long-term economic impact of the Brexit vote held in June, there’s a silver lining for the class of 2016. Citing data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), CNBC reported that this year is shaping up to be one of the best job markets in recent years for college graduates.   ...

Beyond the three primary asset classes—stocks, bonds and cash—there are many other types of investments that can be used to diversify investment portfolios. Over the years, alternative investment strategies such as natural resources, real estate and hedge funds have become popular allocation targets to achieve this diversification. Another popular alternative asset class—and one that continues...

  Bonds may not be as glamorous as stocks or commodities, but they do form a significant component of most investment portfolios.     The main reason bonds can be so attractive is that they can help diversify your investment portfolio. Interest payments from bonds can act as a hedge against the relative volatility of stocks, real estate or precious metals. Those interest...

  For many first-time investors, purchasing individual stocks and bonds might appear to be the most straightforward entry point into the market. But increasingly, millennials are also showing interest in mutual funds.     Citing data earlier this year from the Investment Company Institute (ICI), a global association of regulated funds, CNBC reported that the median age at...

In general, the word “debt” tends to carry a negative connotation and, with it, feelings of resentment, frustration or anxiety. If you dread evaluating your overall debt picture or taking on new debt, it’s important to remember that not all debt is created equal, nor does it mean the same thing for everyone. Although the concepts of “good debt” and “bad debt” are somewhat relative, a general...

Families with college-bound children (and grandchildren) know that funding a four-year education isn’t a matter to be taken lightly. In fact, a recent Forbes article reported that the projected cost of attending an elite, four-year college could top $300,000 starting with the Class of 2021. Although there are a variety of planning tools and strategies available, higher education is still...

  Sticking to a budget around the holidays is already a challenge, and trying to simultaneously set a positive financial example for your children raises the stakes even higher. However, teaching your children the value of money early on can establish a foundation of good financial habits that will last a lifetime. The holidays are an opportune time to teach your kids by “showing” rather...

  How many Americans have dreamed of retiring before their 60th birthday? What about in their 40s or even sooner? Despite the uncertainty of what retirement may look like in 30 years, an increasing number of millennials—both singles and financially savvy couples—are already preparing to make the dream of financial independence a reality.     Of course, early retirement...

  Set against Chicago’s dramatic skyline, Atlantic Trust and the Nexus Global Youth Summit were pleased to host the latest installment of G2G (Generation to Generation) Impact’s After Hours Series at Venue SIX10. The event hosted a number of Chicago’s top young investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who were invited to share their stories about social change and leaving a legacy. ...

In many relationships, the process of merging assets starts long before marriage, especially considering that two-thirds of couples married in 2012 lived together for at least two years before marrying, an increase of more than 900% over the last 50 years. According to LearnVest (via Forbes),  only 16% of women and 18% of men who live with their significant other before marriage...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael discussed the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the employment search process. In today’s blog, Michael stresses to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of...

Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael stressed to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of finding next year’s internship opportunities now. In today’s blog, Michael discusses the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the...

For many people, financial anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared for the “what if” situations. What can be worse is the sense of dread that follows when you suspect that you don’t have a strategy for those potential mishaps. While bumps in the road along your financial journey are practically inevitable, there is a way to reduce your stress and take control over those unplanned life...

  Welcoming a new baby is not only a personal milestone, it’s also a financial milestone. In addition to choosing names and nursery colors, you need to start making crucial financial decisions for your family. Parents today confront challenges that previous generations did not, including student loan debt that has necessitated 43% of borrowers to delay having a family and social security...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. In last week’s blog post, Michael shared some startling facts about the current job market and their implications for the Class of 2016’s job prospects.     This week, the series continues with a discussion about the role of the summer internship...

  Despite uneven performance from the U.S. economy and mounting worries over the long-term economic impact of the Brexit vote held in June, there’s a silver lining for the class of 2016. Citing data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), CNBC reported that this year is shaping up to be one of the best job markets in recent years for college graduates.   ...

Beyond the three primary asset classes—stocks, bonds and cash—there are many other types of investments that can be used to diversify investment portfolios. Over the years, alternative investment strategies such as natural resources, real estate and hedge funds have become popular allocation targets to achieve this diversification. Another popular alternative asset class—and one that continues...

  Bonds may not be as glamorous as stocks or commodities, but they do form a significant component of most investment portfolios.     The main reason bonds can be so attractive is that they can help diversify your investment portfolio. Interest payments from bonds can act as a hedge against the relative volatility of stocks, real estate or precious metals. Those interest...

  For many first-time investors, purchasing individual stocks and bonds might appear to be the most straightforward entry point into the market. But increasingly, millennials are also showing interest in mutual funds.     Citing data earlier this year from the Investment Company Institute (ICI), a global association of regulated funds, CNBC reported that the median age at...

In general, the word “debt” tends to carry a negative connotation and, with it, feelings of resentment, frustration or anxiety. If you dread evaluating your overall debt picture or taking on new debt, it’s important to remember that not all debt is created equal, nor does it mean the same thing for everyone. Although the concepts of “good debt” and “bad debt” are somewhat relative, a general...

Families with college-bound children (and grandchildren) know that funding a four-year education isn’t a matter to be taken lightly. In fact, a recent Forbes article reported that the projected cost of attending an elite, four-year college could top $300,000 starting with the Class of 2021. Although there are a variety of planning tools and strategies available, higher education is still...

  Sticking to a budget around the holidays is already a challenge, and trying to simultaneously set a positive financial example for your children raises the stakes even higher. However, teaching your children the value of money early on can establish a foundation of good financial habits that will last a lifetime. The holidays are an opportune time to teach your kids by “showing” rather...

  How many Americans have dreamed of retiring before their 60th birthday? What about in their 40s or even sooner? Despite the uncertainty of what retirement may look like in 30 years, an increasing number of millennials—both singles and financially savvy couples—are already preparing to make the dream of financial independence a reality.     Of course, early retirement...

  Set against Chicago’s dramatic skyline, Atlantic Trust and the Nexus Global Youth Summit were pleased to host the latest installment of G2G (Generation to Generation) Impact’s After Hours Series at Venue SIX10. The event hosted a number of Chicago’s top young investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who were invited to share their stories about social change and leaving a legacy. ...

In many relationships, the process of merging assets starts long before marriage, especially considering that two-thirds of couples married in 2012 lived together for at least two years before marrying, an increase of more than 900% over the last 50 years. According to LearnVest (via Forbes),  only 16% of women and 18% of men who live with their significant other before marriage...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael discussed the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the employment search process. In today’s blog, Michael stresses to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of...

Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael stressed to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of finding next year’s internship opportunities now. In today’s blog, Michael discusses the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the...

For many people, financial anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared for the “what if” situations. What can be worse is the sense of dread that follows when you suspect that you don’t have a strategy for those potential mishaps. While bumps in the road along your financial journey are practically inevitable, there is a way to reduce your stress and take control over those unplanned life...

  Welcoming a new baby is not only a personal milestone, it’s also a financial milestone. In addition to choosing names and nursery colors, you need to start making crucial financial decisions for your family. Parents today confront challenges that previous generations did not, including student loan debt that has necessitated 43% of borrowers to delay having a family and social security...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. In last week’s blog post, Michael shared some startling facts about the current job market and their implications for the Class of 2016’s job prospects.     This week, the series continues with a discussion about the role of the summer internship...

  Despite uneven performance from the U.S. economy and mounting worries over the long-term economic impact of the Brexit vote held in June, there’s a silver lining for the class of 2016. Citing data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), CNBC reported that this year is shaping up to be one of the best job markets in recent years for college graduates.   ...

Beyond the three primary asset classes—stocks, bonds and cash—there are many other types of investments that can be used to diversify investment portfolios. Over the years, alternative investment strategies such as natural resources, real estate and hedge funds have become popular allocation targets to achieve this diversification. Another popular alternative asset class—and one that continues...

  Bonds may not be as glamorous as stocks or commodities, but they do form a significant component of most investment portfolios.     The main reason bonds can be so attractive is that they can help diversify your investment portfolio. Interest payments from bonds can act as a hedge against the relative volatility of stocks, real estate or precious metals. Those interest...

  For many first-time investors, purchasing individual stocks and bonds might appear to be the most straightforward entry point into the market. But increasingly, millennials are also showing interest in mutual funds.     Citing data earlier this year from the Investment Company Institute (ICI), a global association of regulated funds, CNBC reported that the median age at...

In general, the word “debt” tends to carry a negative connotation and, with it, feelings of resentment, frustration or anxiety. If you dread evaluating your overall debt picture or taking on new debt, it’s important to remember that not all debt is created equal, nor does it mean the same thing for everyone. Although the concepts of “good debt” and “bad debt” are somewhat relative, a general...

Families with college-bound children (and grandchildren) know that funding a four-year education isn’t a matter to be taken lightly. In fact, a recent Forbes article reported that the projected cost of attending an elite, four-year college could top $300,000 starting with the Class of 2021. Although there are a variety of planning tools and strategies available, higher education is still...

  Sticking to a budget around the holidays is already a challenge, and trying to simultaneously set a positive financial example for your children raises the stakes even higher. However, teaching your children the value of money early on can establish a foundation of good financial habits that will last a lifetime. The holidays are an opportune time to teach your kids by “showing” rather...

  How many Americans have dreamed of retiring before their 60th birthday? What about in their 40s or even sooner? Despite the uncertainty of what retirement may look like in 30 years, an increasing number of millennials—both singles and financially savvy couples—are already preparing to make the dream of financial independence a reality.     Of course, early retirement...

  Set against Chicago’s dramatic skyline, Atlantic Trust and the Nexus Global Youth Summit were pleased to host the latest installment of G2G (Generation to Generation) Impact’s After Hours Series at Venue SIX10. The event hosted a number of Chicago’s top young investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who were invited to share their stories about social change and leaving a legacy. ...

In many relationships, the process of merging assets starts long before marriage, especially considering that two-thirds of couples married in 2012 lived together for at least two years before marrying, an increase of more than 900% over the last 50 years. According to LearnVest (via Forbes),  only 16% of women and 18% of men who live with their significant other before marriage...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael discussed the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the employment search process. In today’s blog, Michael stresses to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of...

Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael stressed to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of finding next year’s internship opportunities now. In today’s blog, Michael discusses the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the...

For many people, financial anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared for the “what if” situations. What can be worse is the sense of dread that follows when you suspect that you don’t have a strategy for those potential mishaps. While bumps in the road along your financial journey are practically inevitable, there is a way to reduce your stress and take control over those unplanned life...

  Welcoming a new baby is not only a personal milestone, it’s also a financial milestone. In addition to choosing names and nursery colors, you need to start making crucial financial decisions for your family. Parents today confront challenges that previous generations did not, including student loan debt that has necessitated 43% of borrowers to delay having a family and social security...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. In last week’s blog post, Michael shared some startling facts about the current job market and their implications for the Class of 2016’s job prospects.     This week, the series continues with a discussion about the role of the summer internship...

  Despite uneven performance from the U.S. economy and mounting worries over the long-term economic impact of the Brexit vote held in June, there’s a silver lining for the class of 2016. Citing data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), CNBC reported that this year is shaping up to be one of the best job markets in recent years for college graduates.   ...

Beyond the three primary asset classes—stocks, bonds and cash—there are many other types of investments that can be used to diversify investment portfolios. Over the years, alternative investment strategies such as natural resources, real estate and hedge funds have become popular allocation targets to achieve this diversification. Another popular alternative asset class—and one that continues...

  Bonds may not be as glamorous as stocks or commodities, but they do form a significant component of most investment portfolios.     The main reason bonds can be so attractive is that they can help diversify your investment portfolio. Interest payments from bonds can act as a hedge against the relative volatility of stocks, real estate or precious metals. Those interest...

  For many first-time investors, purchasing individual stocks and bonds might appear to be the most straightforward entry point into the market. But increasingly, millennials are also showing interest in mutual funds.     Citing data earlier this year from the Investment Company Institute (ICI), a global association of regulated funds, CNBC reported that the median age at...

In general, the word “debt” tends to carry a negative connotation and, with it, feelings of resentment, frustration or anxiety. If you dread evaluating your overall debt picture or taking on new debt, it’s important to remember that not all debt is created equal, nor does it mean the same thing for everyone. Although the concepts of “good debt” and “bad debt” are somewhat relative, a general...

Families with college-bound children (and grandchildren) know that funding a four-year education isn’t a matter to be taken lightly. In fact, a recent Forbes article reported that the projected cost of attending an elite, four-year college could top $300,000 starting with the Class of 2021. Although there are a variety of planning tools and strategies available, higher education is still...

  Sticking to a budget around the holidays is already a challenge, and trying to simultaneously set a positive financial example for your children raises the stakes even higher. However, teaching your children the value of money early on can establish a foundation of good financial habits that will last a lifetime. The holidays are an opportune time to teach your kids by “showing” rather...

  How many Americans have dreamed of retiring before their 60th birthday? What about in their 40s or even sooner? Despite the uncertainty of what retirement may look like in 30 years, an increasing number of millennials—both singles and financially savvy couples—are already preparing to make the dream of financial independence a reality.     Of course, early retirement...

  Set against Chicago’s dramatic skyline, Atlantic Trust and the Nexus Global Youth Summit were pleased to host the latest installment of G2G (Generation to Generation) Impact’s After Hours Series at Venue SIX10. The event hosted a number of Chicago’s top young investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who were invited to share their stories about social change and leaving a legacy. ...

In many relationships, the process of merging assets starts long before marriage, especially considering that two-thirds of couples married in 2012 lived together for at least two years before marrying, an increase of more than 900% over the last 50 years. According to LearnVest (via Forbes),  only 16% of women and 18% of men who live with their significant other before marriage...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael discussed the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the employment search process. In today’s blog, Michael stresses to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of...

Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael stressed to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of finding next year’s internship opportunities now. In today’s blog, Michael discusses the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the...

For many people, financial anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared for the “what if” situations. What can be worse is the sense of dread that follows when you suspect that you don’t have a strategy for those potential mishaps. While bumps in the road along your financial journey are practically inevitable, there is a way to reduce your stress and take control over those unplanned life...

  Welcoming a new baby is not only a personal milestone, it’s also a financial milestone. In addition to choosing names and nursery colors, you need to start making crucial financial decisions for your family. Parents today confront challenges that previous generations did not, including student loan debt that has necessitated 43% of borrowers to delay having a family and social security...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. In last week’s blog post, Michael shared some startling facts about the current job market and their implications for the Class of 2016’s job prospects.     This week, the series continues with a discussion about the role of the summer internship...

  Despite uneven performance from the U.S. economy and mounting worries over the long-term economic impact of the Brexit vote held in June, there’s a silver lining for the class of 2016. Citing data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), CNBC reported that this year is shaping up to be one of the best job markets in recent years for college graduates.   ...

Beyond the three primary asset classes—stocks, bonds and cash—there are many other types of investments that can be used to diversify investment portfolios. Over the years, alternative investment strategies such as natural resources, real estate and hedge funds have become popular allocation targets to achieve this diversification. Another popular alternative asset class—and one that continues...

  Bonds may not be as glamorous as stocks or commodities, but they do form a significant component of most investment portfolios.     The main reason bonds can be so attractive is that they can help diversify your investment portfolio. Interest payments from bonds can act as a hedge against the relative volatility of stocks, real estate or precious metals. Those interest...

  For many first-time investors, purchasing individual stocks and bonds might appear to be the most straightforward entry point into the market. But increasingly, millennials are also showing interest in mutual funds.     Citing data earlier this year from the Investment Company Institute (ICI), a global association of regulated funds, CNBC reported that the median age at...

In general, the word “debt” tends to carry a negative connotation and, with it, feelings of resentment, frustration or anxiety. If you dread evaluating your overall debt picture or taking on new debt, it’s important to remember that not all debt is created equal, nor does it mean the same thing for everyone. Although the concepts of “good debt” and “bad debt” are somewhat relative, a general...

Families with college-bound children (and grandchildren) know that funding a four-year education isn’t a matter to be taken lightly. In fact, a recent Forbes article reported that the projected cost of attending an elite, four-year college could top $300,000 starting with the Class of 2021. Although there are a variety of planning tools and strategies available, higher education is still...

  Sticking to a budget around the holidays is already a challenge, and trying to simultaneously set a positive financial example for your children raises the stakes even higher. However, teaching your children the value of money early on can establish a foundation of good financial habits that will last a lifetime. The holidays are an opportune time to teach your kids by “showing” rather...

  How many Americans have dreamed of retiring before their 60th birthday? What about in their 40s or even sooner? Despite the uncertainty of what retirement may look like in 30 years, an increasing number of millennials—both singles and financially savvy couples—are already preparing to make the dream of financial independence a reality.     Of course, early retirement...

  Set against Chicago’s dramatic skyline, Atlantic Trust and the Nexus Global Youth Summit were pleased to host the latest installment of G2G (Generation to Generation) Impact’s After Hours Series at Venue SIX10. The event hosted a number of Chicago’s top young investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who were invited to share their stories about social change and leaving a legacy. ...

In many relationships, the process of merging assets starts long before marriage, especially considering that two-thirds of couples married in 2012 lived together for at least two years before marrying, an increase of more than 900% over the last 50 years. According to LearnVest (via Forbes),  only 16% of women and 18% of men who live with their significant other before marriage...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael discussed the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the employment search process. In today’s blog, Michael stresses to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of...

Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael stressed to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of finding next year’s internship opportunities now. In today’s blog, Michael discusses the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the...

For many people, financial anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared for the “what if” situations. What can be worse is the sense of dread that follows when you suspect that you don’t have a strategy for those potential mishaps. While bumps in the road along your financial journey are practically inevitable, there is a way to reduce your stress and take control over those unplanned life...

  Welcoming a new baby is not only a personal milestone, it’s also a financial milestone. In addition to choosing names and nursery colors, you need to start making crucial financial decisions for your family. Parents today confront challenges that previous generations did not, including student loan debt that has necessitated 43% of borrowers to delay having a family and social security...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. In last week’s blog post, Michael shared some startling facts about the current job market and their implications for the Class of 2016’s job prospects.     This week, the series continues with a discussion about the role of the summer internship...

  Despite uneven performance from the U.S. economy and mounting worries over the long-term economic impact of the Brexit vote held in June, there’s a silver lining for the class of 2016. Citing data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), CNBC reported that this year is shaping up to be one of the best job markets in recent years for college graduates.   ...

Beyond the three primary asset classes—stocks, bonds and cash—there are many other types of investments that can be used to diversify investment portfolios. Over the years, alternative investment strategies such as natural resources, real estate and hedge funds have become popular allocation targets to achieve this diversification. Another popular alternative asset class—and one that continues...

  Bonds may not be as glamorous as stocks or commodities, but they do form a significant component of most investment portfolios.     The main reason bonds can be so attractive is that they can help diversify your investment portfolio. Interest payments from bonds can act as a hedge against the relative volatility of stocks, real estate or precious metals. Those interest...

  For many first-time investors, purchasing individual stocks and bonds might appear to be the most straightforward entry point into the market. But increasingly, millennials are also showing interest in mutual funds.     Citing data earlier this year from the Investment Company Institute (ICI), a global association of regulated funds, CNBC reported that the median age at...

In general, the word “debt” tends to carry a negative connotation and, with it, feelings of resentment, frustration or anxiety. If you dread evaluating your overall debt picture or taking on new debt, it’s important to remember that not all debt is created equal, nor does it mean the same thing for everyone. Although the concepts of “good debt” and “bad debt” are somewhat relative, a general...

Families with college-bound children (and grandchildren) know that funding a four-year education isn’t a matter to be taken lightly. In fact, a recent Forbes article reported that the projected cost of attending an elite, four-year college could top $300,000 starting with the Class of 2021. Although there are a variety of planning tools and strategies available, higher education is still...

  Sticking to a budget around the holidays is already a challenge, and trying to simultaneously set a positive financial example for your children raises the stakes even higher. However, teaching your children the value of money early on can establish a foundation of good financial habits that will last a lifetime. The holidays are an opportune time to teach your kids by “showing” rather...

  How many Americans have dreamed of retiring before their 60th birthday? What about in their 40s or even sooner? Despite the uncertainty of what retirement may look like in 30 years, an increasing number of millennials—both singles and financially savvy couples—are already preparing to make the dream of financial independence a reality.     Of course, early retirement...

  Set against Chicago’s dramatic skyline, Atlantic Trust and the Nexus Global Youth Summit were pleased to host the latest installment of G2G (Generation to Generation) Impact’s After Hours Series at Venue SIX10. The event hosted a number of Chicago’s top young investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who were invited to share their stories about social change and leaving a legacy. ...

In many relationships, the process of merging assets starts long before marriage, especially considering that two-thirds of couples married in 2012 lived together for at least two years before marrying, an increase of more than 900% over the last 50 years. According to LearnVest (via Forbes),  only 16% of women and 18% of men who live with their significant other before marriage...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael discussed the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the employment search process. In today’s blog, Michael stresses to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of...

Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. Previously, Michael stressed to college-age millennials and their parents the importance of finding next year’s internship opportunities now. In today’s blog, Michael discusses the disconnect between how job candidates and employers leverage social media during the...

For many people, financial anxiety often comes from feeling unprepared for the “what if” situations. What can be worse is the sense of dread that follows when you suspect that you don’t have a strategy for those potential mishaps. While bumps in the road along your financial journey are practically inevitable, there is a way to reduce your stress and take control over those unplanned life...

  Welcoming a new baby is not only a personal milestone, it’s also a financial milestone. In addition to choosing names and nursery colors, you need to start making crucial financial decisions for your family. Parents today confront challenges that previous generations did not, including student loan debt that has necessitated 43% of borrowers to delay having a family and social security...

  Through its G2G Impact initiative, Atlantic Trust is pleased to partner with Michael Sherman, founder of Graduate to Employment. In last week’s blog post, Michael shared some startling facts about the current job market and their implications for the Class of 2016’s job prospects.     This week, the series continues with a discussion about the role of the summer internship...

  Despite uneven performance from the U.S. economy and mounting worries over the long-term economic impact of the Brexit vote held in June, there’s a silver lining for the class of 2016. Citing data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), CNBC reported that this year is shaping up to be one of the best job markets in recent years for college graduates.   ...

Beyond the three primary asset classes—stocks, bonds and cash—there are many other types of investments that can be used to diversify investment portfolios. Over the years, alternative investment strategies such as natural resources, real estate and hedge funds have become popular allocation targets to achieve this diversification. Another popular alternative asset class—and one that continues...

  Bonds may not be as glamorous as stocks or commodities, but they do form a significant component of most investment portfolios.     The main reason bonds can be so attractive is that they can help diversify your investment portfolio. Interest payments from bonds can act as a hedge against the relative volatility of stocks, real estate or precious metals. Those interest...

  For many first-time investors, purchasing individual stocks and bonds might appear to be the most straightforward entry point into the market. But increasingly, millennials are also showing interest in mutual funds.     Citing data earlier this year from the Investment Company Institute (ICI), a global association of regulated funds, CNBC reported that the median age at...