Make Your Dreams Come True Using SMART Goals
By: Avery Nash Introduction “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” This famous quote by Zig Ziglar is so true! Think about it like this: you don’t hop onto an airplane without knowing your destination. First, you plan the trip, next you buy the ticket, then you pack your luggage, and finally you get on the plane heading for paradise. Personal Experience I don’t know about…
Budgeting According to Your Values: LGOG
By: Manuel Perez, CFL GSA & Peer Financial Coach Consider these quotes…Notice a common theme? “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went” –Dave Ramsey1 “Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value” – Joe Biden2 “If you buy things you do not need, soon…
The Impact of Inflation
By: Connor Diem, LU Peer Financial Coach Buzzwords are fun, popular catch phrases that are associated with current trends. People often use them in the cohorts with which they are associated, whether it be a school, sport, industry, or even groups of family or friends. When buzzwords are used, they often signal affiliation with a certain culture, with an intent…
Heart, Health, Habits, & Hope
By Eliza Reinmund Finances, for many, can feel like a cloud of confusion. I’ve definitely experienced this, not knowing where to start or what to focus on. Money is so deeply involved in almost every aspect of our lives, which makes it difficult to discuss, but so important to understand. Ron Blue, founder of Blue Trust helps us to break down the intricacies of money using something called the Four…
Money & Marriage
By: Brooke Eisnor Introduction What God has joined together let no money problems separate, or at least that’s how the saying could go considering disputing over money is the second leading cause of divorce. It is estimated that anywhere from 20-40% of divorces are caused by disagreements on how to manage finances. Since God is the…
Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI)
By: Owen McCone What is BRI? Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) is an investment strategy that aligns financial decisions with biblical principles and values. It involves selecting investments that support ethical practices and avoiding those that are inconsistent with Christian teachings. Below are some key aspects to consider, some Bible verses to support BRI, and a few…
Achieve Financial Freedom: The Power of SMART Goals in Financial Planning
By: Manuel Perez Inoa Statistics and Insights Financial planning is essential for achieving personal and financial goals. Research by Charles Schwab indicates that individuals with a written financial plan feel ten times more confident about reaching their objectives than those without one. Additionally, a Forbes study reveals that 92% of people fail to achieve their…
Ways to Reduce Tax Liability: How to be Tax Efficient
By: Carter Pike Taxes are fundamental to society. They fund essential government services, infrastructure, etc., but no one wants to pay more taxes than necessary. Fortunately, there are legal and ethical ways to reduce your tax liability and keep more of your hard-earned money while staying in compliance. Here are 8 tax-efficient strategies: Reducing your…
Stewardship & Contentment
By Sterling W. Barrett Biblical Stewardship & Contentment You and I live in a world filled with the clamoring consumeristic cries of more, mine, and me. We are confronted with advertisements and commercials on every front that push us to demand what we ‘deserve.’ However, if we redirect our attention from the relentless wails of…
Guideline to Giving
By: Joseph Faucette The Key If I told you I knew the key to happiness, freedom, peace, and fulfillment, I expect you would ask: “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” The truth is these qualities of life come at a price…our bank account. And, no, I’m not talking about expensive vacations, therapy sessions, or books…
