Values and goals are different for each family. And when trying to balance competing priorities of saving vs. spending, it is challenging to get it right. You may wonder how much to save per paycheck or if there’s a savings rule of thumb by age.
Read MoreRedefining Family Wealth was written to transform the way you think about wealth. This labor of love was born out of my one-on-one work with WorthyNest® clients. In this post, I’ll be debunking the three biggest myths about money that are tripping up Christian families.
Read MoreIn my own financial journey, I have learned that budgeting doesn't have to be intimidating, stressful, or boring. In fact, budgeting can help you reach your loftiest goals. My hope is to help you shift your perspective on budgeting by the end of this post. I promise you that it is totally possible to feel better about budgeting.
Read MoreLearning to manage finances in a healthy way is an essential part of adult life. Yet, many children learn little to nothing about money in school growing up. This is why it's so important that parents take the time to teach their kids valuable money habits that will stick with them throughout their lives.
I’ve been pretty clear over the last year that my focus is helping parents build wealth in alignment with personal and spiritual values, but that is still pretty abstract. This article explains how to actually build wealth without compromising your values.
Read MoreGiven the pandemic that we continue to face, your underlying question may be this:
Is goal setting still relevant?
Undoubtedly, the answer is YES. If we do not have a roadmap for where we are going or where we feel God is leading us, we may become aimless and unmotivated.
Read MoreWhen we run our home like an all-inclusive resort - where food is magically replenished and broken toys and lost cell phones are replaced - kids cannot learn to value money.
Resorts are a lovely reprieve from the real world but they are not preparation for the real world.
Now, as a more astute investor, I understand the importance of vision and values in financial decision-making when trying to build wealth. This is especially important as a Christian. […] In this article, I want to go over three principles of investing to help you align your financial decisions with your values.
Read MoreAre you a leader? I’d argue the answer is YES if you’re a parent, regardless of your title at work. You must know and lead yourself well in order to lead others better. Self-leadership represents the foundation. Wonderful leaders need to assess their strengths and weaknesses, not just for their own success, but also to inspire others to greatness.
Read MoreAccording to Pope Francis in 2015, “the family is the fundamental locus of the covenant between the Church and God’s creation.” As parents, it’s our responsibility to model Christian living for others. Collectively, we can solve some of the world’s biggest problems but must start within our own families.
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