A Biblical Response to Capitalism
For the best experience, consider listening to this conversation to get our complete thoughts on this subject. CAPITALISM - A DEFINITION: "An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are
A Biblical Response to Socialism
For the best experience, consider listening to this conversation to get our complete thoughts on this subject. WHAT IS SOCIALISM - A DEFINITION: Definition of socialism (Merriam-Webster): Any of various economic and political theories
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role should taxes play in your investment decisions? Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? Do you have a 401(k) or a traditional IRA? If so, you will receive income from both after
Investing During Periods of Inflation
What does inflation mean for your investments? In August of 2020, the Fed announced that it is willing to allow inflation to run higher than normal in order to support the labor market and
The Many Forms of Fixed Income
Looking for yield? Treasuries aren’t your only choice. You want to draw some income while preserving some of your capital. So, you decide to take a look at fixed-income investments. A little research shows
Guarding Against Identity Theft
Take steps so criminals won’t take vital information from you. America is enduring a data breach problem. As many workers traded in the office for remote work, data security has been a focus for
Qualified Charitable Distributions
A choice for I.R.A. owners who want to reduce taxes linked to I.R.A. distributions. Do you have an I.R.A.? As you enter your 70s, you may start to look at that I.R.A. not only
Outlook 2021: Bond Prices
Information you should know. The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed higher since the New Year, which means that some bond prices are dropping. You may have seen the headlines that say, “10-Year Yields Over
Navigating Your Required Minimum Distribution
Understand the IRS’s calculations and tables. As much as you would like to, you can’t keep your money in your retirement account forever. These investment vehicles include 401(k)s, IRAs, and similar retirement accounts.1 Under
2020 IRA Deadlines Are Approaching
Here is what you need to know. Financially, many of us associate April with taxes – but we should also associate April with important IRA deadlines. April 15, 2021 is the deadline to take