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Your 4 Most Important Financial Decisions: #1 – The House Purchase
May 28, 2016
I think it was Ben Stein who, when asked about the key to financial success in life, replied "one dog, one house, one wife." You may see the wisdom (and wit)...
What is Retirement Stewardship?
May 20, 2016
Perhaps you're curious about the title of this blog, Retirement Stewardship. You often hear the word "retirement", and occasionally the word "stewardship",...
Retire Like Dave?
May 6, 2016
Whether you're just starting out in your 20s or 30s or are getting close to retirement, Dave Ramsey has a lot to say to you about saving and investing for...
Should Your Financial Planner/Adviser/Broker be a "Fiduciary"?
April 5, 2016
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. If you manage...
Don't Carry Debt into Retirement
March 29, 2016
It's no secret that money can become a challenge when you enter retirement. Many people, understandably, focus mainly on the income side of things – how to...
Pascal's Wager and Retirement Stewardship
March 11, 2016
Photo courtesy Wikicommons A few years ago, I came across this quote by Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, philosopher, and scientist who lived nearly...
What Should You Do About Stock Market Volatility?
February 24, 2016
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 popular measure of stock...
Why Some People Don't Like Dave Ramsey
February 8, 2016
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). But despite his...
Why I Like Dave Ramsey
January 18, 2016
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 bald-headed guy.) Notice...
Why I Like Dave Ramsey
January 18, 2016
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 bald-headed guy.) Notice...
Personal Saving During Times of Plenty
January 4, 2016
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 to come upon...
Personal Saving During Times of Plenty
January 4, 2016
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 to come upon...
A Christmas Card
December 23, 2015
Most of us like Christmas cards. They're pretty and usually say nice things. Most of the more "secular" ones show beautiful and sentimental winter scenes or...
A Christmas Card
December 23, 2015
Most of us like Christmas cards. They're pretty and usually say nice things. Most of the more "secular" ones show beautiful and sentimental winter scenes or...
Thanksgiving and Stewardship
November 25, 2015
Thanksgiving is here! It's a nice holiday, and like Christmas, it has special significance to Christians due to its origin and also because of the importance...
Thanksgiving and Stewardship
November 25, 2015
Thanksgiving is here! It's a nice holiday, and like Christmas, it has special significance to Christians due to its origin and also because of the importance...
How to Allocate Your 15% Savings for Retirement
November 24, 2015
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 to the nature...
How to Allocate Your 15% Savings for Retirement
November 24, 2015
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 to the nature...
What Will You Do When You Retire?
November 9, 2015
In a brief conversation with a friend after church recently, the topic of "retirement" came up. He and I are about the same age. He made a statement that...
What Will You Do When You Retire?
November 9, 2015
In a brief conversation with a friend after church recently, the topic of "retirement" came up. He and I are about the same age. He made a statement that...
What About Dave Ramsey's 15% Rule?
October 24, 2015
In my recent series of articles about what to do if you think you are behind in saving for retirement, I reviewed some of the current thinking about...
What About Dave Ramsey's 15% Rule?
October 24, 2015
In my recent series of articles about what to do if you think you are behind in saving for retirement, I reviewed some of the current thinking about...
Retirement Stewardship in your 20s
October 16, 2015
If you're in your 20s and perhaps just out of college or in your first "real" job, you may be thinking, "So, what exactly does all this stuff about...
Retirement Stewardship in your 20s
October 16, 2015
If you're in your 20s and perhaps just out of college or in your first "real" job, you may be thinking, "So, what exactly does all this stuff about...