Should Your Financial Planner/Adviser/Broker be a “Fiduciary”?
In this article I assume that you either use a financial professional or firm to get help with your investments, or you are thinking about it.…
Don’t Carry Debt into Retirement
It’s no secret that money can become a challenge when you enter retirement. Many people, understandably, focus mainly on the income side of…
Pascal’s Wager and Retirement Stewardship
A few years ago, I came across this quote by Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, philosopher, and scientist who lived nearly four centuries…
What Should You Do About Stock Market Volatility?
One day stocks are up, another day they are down. And sometimes they’re more down than others. As I write this, the S&P 500, a…
Why Some People Don’t Like Dave Ramsey
I wrote an earlier article giving some reasons why I like Dave Ramsey. Fact is, a lot of people like Dave (and especially what he teaches).…
Why I Like Dave Ramsey
Before I get into the reasons why I like Dave, take a look at the picture of me taken with him at his offices in Nashville. (I’m the…
Personal Saving During Times of Plenty
You are probably familiar with the Bible story about Joseph. His interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream told of a seven year famine that was about…
Thanksgiving and Stewardship
Thanksgiving is here! It’s a nice holiday, and like Christmas, it has special significance to Christians due to its origin and also…
How to Allocate Your 15% Savings for Retirement
The financial nerds out there may like this article as it is going to get a little “technical”. It’s also a little long. But that’s mainly due…