The New Tax Law and Retirement Stewardship

You know the old saying, “The only things that are certain in life are death and taxes.” Yes, taxes are a reality – before, during, and even after retirement. But honestly, I don’t think or worry too much about taxes until tax time. Then I download a copy of TurboTax and go to work. My … Read more

Tithing and Giving in Retirement

This article is part of the Biblically Informed Framework for Retirement Stewardship (BIFRS) series. It was originally published in 2017 and updated lightly in 2026. Most of us will see a change in our financial situation in retirement. Instead of earning income from work, we will start receiving income from other sources, such as Social … Read more

7 Hard Truths About Retirement

This article is part of the Biblically-Informed Framework for Retirement Stewardship (BIFRS). It was initially published in December 2017 and updated in January 2026. I was once reading an article in Forbes magazine titled, “Can You Handle the Truth About Retirement?” It was enlightening but frankly also a little depressing. The author lists things like, … Read more