Rehearsing for Retirement
Try living as a “retiree” for a month or two before you commit to leaving your career. Imagine if you could preview your retirement in advance. In a sense, you can. Financially and mentally,
Couples Retiring on the Same Page
Agreeing about what you want from retirement is crucial. What does a good retirement look like to you? Does it resemble the retirement that your spouse has in mind? It is at least roughly
Should You Downsize for Retirement?
Some retirees save a great deal of money by downsizing in retirement; others do not. You want to retire, and you own a large home that is nearly or fully paid off. The kids
The Retirement Reality Check
Little things to keep in mind for life after work. Decades ago, there was a book entitled What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School. Perhaps someday, another book will appear to discuss
Laying up Treasures in Heaven
What does it mean to lay up treasures in Heaven? As we ponder what it means to store up treasures in heaven, we ponder what author, preacher and teacher, Randy Alcorn published in his 2001
Emotional Investing Can Be Costly
In order to understand how emotional investing can be costly, we need to first clarify that emotions are in fact a good thing. However, combining emotions with your investing could lead to costly consequences. Emotions
Secular vs. Biblical Worldview of Money
WHAT IS A WORLDVIEW? Definition from Ligonier Ministries: As the word itself suggests, a worldview is an overall view of the world. It’s not a physical view of the world, but rather a philosophical view,
Are You Retiring Within the Next 5 Years?
What to focus on as the transition approaches You can prepare for the transition years in advance. In doing so, you may be better equipped to manage anything unexpected that may come your way.
Smart Stewardship Makes an Impact
How to Change Lives with Your Stewardship Smart Stewardship certainly makes an impact in our world today! As we examine our stewardship priorities, it is important to ask ourselves some important questions regarding our
Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA: Which is Right for You?
Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA Let's weigh the strengths and weaknesses of two great retirement savings contenders: The Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA. In reality, both are valuable tools to use when saving for