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Magnificent 7 – January 2024 Chart Check

Recognizing the crucial role of data in contemporary society, the investment team at Legacy has adopted a graphical approach for rapid and efficient information conveyance. Utilizing charts and graphs, we can represent large data sets, illustrate trends and changes over

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Economic and Financial Digest

The Case for Lower Rates – December 2023

The era of low rates ended in March 2022 when the Federal Reserve started the most aggressive rate-hiking campaign in a generation, lifting their policy rate 11 times from near zero to a range of 5.25% – 5.50% in July

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Investment Management

December 2023 Market Update

Are you curious about how the market has performed throughout 2023? Do you want insight into what trends our team is watching as we transition into 2024? Look no further than Legacy Private Trust Company’s December 2023 Market Update. Join

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Chart Check

Manufacturing Boom – December 2023 Chart Check

Recognizing the crucial role of data in contemporary society, the investment team at Legacy has adopted a graphical approach for rapid and efficient information conveyance. Utilizing charts and graphs, we can represent large data sets, illustrate trends and changes over

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estate tax
Estate Planning

Navigating the Changes in the 2024 Federal Estate Tax Exemption

The world of estate planning is witnessing significant changes as the federal estate tax exemption amount rises in 2024. This increase, driven by annual inflation adjustments, presents opportunities and challenges for wealthy taxpayers and their heirs. Understanding these changes is

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