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Common Cents Blog

In the UK, Be Careful For What You Wish

Yesterday, as Americans were celebrating Independence Day and broiling in the heat, the United Kingdom (UK) held elections. That the unpopular, ruling Conservative and Unionist Party (Tories) would take a beating was a given. The only…

Common Cents Blog

Are We Just a Fallen Empire?

This past Wednesday, a friend of mine sent me an article from CNBC about the Federal Reserve. Knowing his personal take on our central bank, I knew it was not going to be a favorable one.…

Trading Perspectives Podcast

Elon’s Big Pay Day

Click here to listen to the full episode.  John Norris (00:30): Well, hello again everybody. This is John Norris at Trading Perspectives. As always, we have our good friend Sam Clement. Sam, say hello. Sam Clement…

Estate Tax

Oakworth’s Role as a Corporate Trustee

The Role of the Trustee Simply stated, a trustee is an individual or entity that holds legal title to some property (financial assets, business, real estate, etc) for the benefit of others. A trustee’s actions with…