Can You Retire? Part Two: Your Income

This article is part of the Biblically-Informed Framework for Retirement Stewardship (BIFRS). It was initially published in January 2018 and updated in March 2026. Here’s the question that eventually confronts everyone who’s been saving and planning for retirement: “Can I actually afford to retire?” It’s not enough to have accumulated substantial Current Wealth if your … Read more

Can You Retire? Part 1: Your Expenses

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This article is part of the Biblically-Informed Framework for Retirement Stewardship (BIFRS). It was initially published in January 2018 and updated in March 2026. Sooner or later, most of us will ask ourselves this question: “Can I retire?” Perhaps because of an unexpected layoff, a health issue, age, or some other factor, we will need to … Read more

Behind in Retirement Saving? There’s Hope and a Path Forward

This article is part of the Biblical Framework for Retirement Stewardship series. It was initially published in 2018 but updated in February 2026. If you’re in your 50s or early 60s and feeling anxious about retirement savings, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority. Recent studies show that approximately 26% of Americans ages … Read more

Retirement Planning and the “Wheel of Life”

This article is part of the Biblically-Informed Framework for Retirement Stewardship. It was initially published in January 2018 but was updated in January 2026. The beginning of a new year is when many people plan and make resolutions. If you’re five or ten years from retirement, you may be increasingly focused on that transition. When … Read more

Closing out 2017

We are starting a new year. 2017 was a good one for retirementstewardship.com. We were able to stay on pace publishing an article about every two weeks, and also added a lot of new subscribers. So, first and foremost, I want to express my gratitude to every one of you who are subscribers and regular … Read more