Hope for your financial journey and beyond
Do you worry? I’ll admit that I have been a worrier at certain times of my life. There are so many circumstances that we can worry about that it's easy to worry all day long. Thankfully there are many Bible verses about worry and anxiety that can … [Continue reading]
Have you ever missed out on something for so long and when you finally heard about it, felt stupid for not knowing sooner? That’s how I feel right now about the Sam’s Club Scan and Go app. I’ve been shopping at Sam’s for about a year now and just … [Continue reading]
Hidden Nuggets Series #77 - “ Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” - … [Continue reading]
Here is a little test for yourself. When I mention the word budget do you think of the word "freedom" or do you think of the words "constraint" or "bondage." The word you choose probably identifies your basic attitude about having a monthly … [Continue reading]
Despite what you might think or have heard, not all investing is created equal. There is a big difference in investing in the stock market and investing by trading individual stocks. Both are classified as investing. But in reality individual stock … [Continue reading]
Think you have some good reasons to retire early? It is exciting...the thought of leaving your career and setting aside the accompanying stress that it produces. In fact, you may already have begun to plan how you might be able to do that 10 or 20 … [Continue reading]
I love the summer! With the kids out of school it's the perfect opportunity to spend more time with the family. And how you spend that time together is critically important. For Christians - or any family of faith - it’s crucial that the time … [Continue reading]
Today I'd like to welcome Tim Chaves, CEO at ZipBooks. Tim previously founded and sold two small businesses, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. In this article, he'll share the ins and outs of how you can make money on the side - or as a … [Continue reading]
What is the best investment you've ever made? Historical analysis suggests an investor in the U.S. stock market can reasonably count on an average annual return of 8-10%. There will be good years and bad to live through, but that's a pretty good … [Continue reading]
Calls in the middle of the night are never good. Neither is the one when you say “Hello” and your teenager is crying on the other end. Your heart immediately drops because you know they are hurting. That’s the phone call I received recently when my … [Continue reading]
I love having a travel budget! For my wife and I it was a priority from the beginning of our marriage. We both went on family vacations growing up and wanted to carry on that tradition with our kids. And never was that ideal more driven home than on … [Continue reading]
