The New “Big Beautiful” Tax Bill
As you’ve most likely heard, there is big news coming out of D.C.: The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” passed just before the…
Financial Gurus vs. Economics Professors
Before I had heard of David McKnight and his books or read his most recent, The Guru Gap, I read a paper by Professor James J. Choi from Yale…
Ever Wonder What They’ll Say About You When You’re Gone?
I don’t often write about these kinds of topics. But if you are near or in retirement, as I am, you know you are in the final third or…
Understanding PayPal, Venmo, Zelle—and Now Paze (and How I “Invented” It!)
A friend’s wife texted me a while back asking about “Paze.” I hadn’t heard of it then, even though, as I’ll explain later, I practically…
John Piper’s Framework for a Biblically Informed Retirement Plan
When most people think about retirement planning, they picture calculators, spreadsheets, and savings goals. But for Christians, retirement is…
Trump’s Tariffs: What They Are, What They Aren’t, and Why It Matters to Retirees
Trump’s tariffs are very much in the news right now. While the downsides of tariffs often get more attention, rightly so due to their…
What Kind of Returns Do You Actually Need in Retirement?
Well, it’s baaaaack…and you know what: stock market volatility. And it came back with a vengeance a few weeks ago, moderating some in recent…
25 Things Retirees Tend To Worry About (But May Not Need To)
The Dictionary of Bible Themes defines worry as “A sense of uneasiness and anxiety about the future. Scripture indicates that such anxiety is…
My Thoughts on “The Guru Gap”
Generally speaking, there are two “camps” (or schools of thought) for investing for and creating an income stream in retirement.…