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Finding Contentment and Building Wealth
As Christian fathers, we have a responsibility to guide and teach our children in all aspects of life, including their approach to wealth and contentment. In a world that often equates success with material possessions, it is crucial for us to impart the biblical principles of contentment and stewardship. True wealth, as defined by the…
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Navigating from 529 to Roth IRA for Your Child’s Future
As a devoted financial steward and a responsible Christian father, shaping your child’s educational journey is a powerful expression of honoring Proverbs 13:22: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” Investing in your child’s education is an invaluable gift that goes beyond money inheritance. The conventional 529 college plan serves as a…
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Maximizing Your Financial Season
As I reflect on the various seasons of my life, I can now clearly see that there were seasons with many financial opportunities and other seasons where there were less. Some years I purposely took jobs with very little pay and other years I was able to earn more. Today, I want to encourage you to maximize…
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Unpredictability of the Stock Market
Proverbs 27:1 – Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Despite the perilous news of the war in the Middle East (praying for peace), the bond collapse, and numerous other negative developments, one might expect the stock market to respond with crashes of its own. However, over…
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Breaking Free From the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle
Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Does it feel like an endless struggle with no light at the end of the tunnel? Absorb, reflect, and take these concrete steps to transform your lifestyle, beginning to save and invest for your future. None of the steps below are easy, and they require hard work,…
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Playing the Long Game
Hey Christian fathers! I know that you have numerous responsibilities and concerns as you navigate the complex world of managing finances for your family. Today, I want to remind you of an important quote from Warren Buffet: “If you aren’t thinking about owning a stock for 10 years, don’t even think about owning it for…
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4 Essential Stock Metrics
If you’re venturing beyond the realm of index funds and embracing a bit of risk with individual stocks, there are four crucial numbers I strongly advise delving into before making any purchase. Although stocks inherently come with unpredictability and risks, dedicating some time to research these four key metrics beforehand can significantly enhance your chances…
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The Million Dollar Mistake
Unraveling the True Cost of Procrastinating on Your Retirement Savings I often find myself in conversations with bright-eyed professionals and families just stepping into the game of life. You know, that classic scenario where the present seems too demanding to allow even a single dollar to escape into the abyss of a retirement fund. It’s…
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A Divided House
Right now our country is on the brink of a shutdown because the House and Senate can’t agree on a budget. Aa a result of having competing spending priorities, millions of Americans will probably be affected. This same thing can also happen in our own homes if we are not unified. One way to foster…
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Major Fluctuations in Savings
When COVID hit the world back in 2020, one of the few silver linings that came from the pandemic was that people learned to save money. At its peak in the summer of 2021, the average American was saving at 34%, an unusually high rate. The savings were mostly due to Americans being forced to…
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