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…
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…
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…
Special Update for Retirement Stewardship Subscribers
I am excited to share a new project I just went “live” with: NextGenSteward, a Substack targeted at young Christian adults.…
Preparing for an Important Retirement Financial Milestone in 2025
There are many retirement financial milestones to pay attention to: your penalty-free early distribution age from an IRA (59/12), eligibility…
Year-End Thoughts on Retirement Stewardship
First and foremost, thank you for subscribing to this blog. I’ve had quite a few new subscribers this year and really appreciate the…
Trump’s 2024 Campaign Promises and Retirees: Part Two
This is the second of two articles about some of Donald Trump’s campaign promises, which, if enacted, could significantly impact…
Trump’s 2024 Campaign Promises and Retirees: Part One
In a previous article, I discussed the two presidential candidates’ major policy positions on taxes, the debt limit, and abortion. Taxes and…