Investing to Beat Inflation
Investing is one of the most effective ways to outpace inflation over time. When you invest your money, you are essentially putting it to work for you. Inflation is the general rise in prices over
3 Principles for Christian Investing
As Christians, we believe that all of life is sacred, that everything belongs to God, and that we are called to steward what He has entrusted to us wisely. This includes our money. When we
A Primer On Setting Up A Trust Fund
Trusts funds used to be the realm of the wealthy, providing a tool to pass money to heirs and charities. Nowadays, though, they are becoming a means for more people to engage in smart estate
What To Do Now To Build Wealth
Start Early. Start Now. With the investment outlook uncertain, as it is almost always, this chart is a reminder that crises have come and gone throughout modern history and $1 invested in the
Retirement Planning Basics, And Tips For 2023
Investments in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and other retirement accounts qualified under Federal law for tax advantages are the main source of funding retirement in America. The retirement financial system that the United States has
Dealing With Financial Fear
Dealing with Financial Fear If you suffer from financial fear and anxiety, talking about it is likely to help. In talking about it, according to Dr. Frank Murtha, a financial psychology expert, you go through
What Happens With Your Assets When You Die?
Since a 1965 book by financial planner Norman Dacey popularized avoiding probate, the strategy has become ingrained in the American financial psyche, and the U.S. financial system has accommodated consumers by making it easy to
Do Not Grow Weary
How to Respond in the Midst of Prolonged Market Downturns By Jeremy Ehst, CFP®, CKA® I came to The Life Financial Group in August of 2007. In my first few months of employment, the
6 Commands from Jesus about Money
Listen to President Tim Russell and Pastor Drew Gysi explore this topic here. The entirety of Scripture is the Words of God. As we look at what Jesus has said about money, we must heed ALL of what he
Is It Worth Paying a Financial Advisor?
Listen to President Tim Russell and Pastor Drew Gysi explore this topic here. While the Bible may not talk about financial advisors directly, it does have a lot to say about seeking wisdom. Proverbs 1:1-7 (ESV) says, “To know