My RMD Withdrawals, QCDs, and Tax Withholding in 2025
I’ve written previously about withdrawing from my Traditional IRA to help fund our retirement. I’ve also described how I started making…
Back to Basics
Many books and articles have been written about Christians and money, and some about retirement. This blog is about Christians and retirement,…
Looking Forward to Making Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
Now that I’ve reached age 70, I’m looking forward to getting just a little older. Why? Because when I reach age 70½, I’ll be…
My Year-End Retirement Stewardship Review and Planning Routine
I’m occasionally asked how I manage my retirement finances. I’ve touched on some aspects in previous posts, but I thought…
Giving by Leaving a Financial Legacy
In my last article, I discussed some things to consider as you decide about giving in retirement. I touched on leaving a legacy (inheritance)…
Giving in Retirement
I was recently working at our church’s welcome desk on a Sunday morning. An elderly lady whom I would guess is well into her 70s or…
Better Retirement Investments Than Money
Since my last post, I’ve done complementary financial coaching calls with some blog subscribers. Whether as the primary topic of discussion or…
My New Book “Redeeming Retirement: A Practical Guide to Catch Up” Has Been Released!
I announced earlier that I would soon publish my next book, Redeeming Retirement: A Practical Guide to Catch Up. I’m excited to announce…
Making New Years Resolutions? How About “Spend Less, Save and Give More”
Lots of people make resolutions this time of year. Not surprisingly, things like paying down debt and saving more tend to show up the most.…