“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.” Proverbs 3:9 To be properly finishing the year and positioning for the next, you want to finish the year strong and have all you need to do completed. The best way to do that is being organized and prepared. Year-End Checkoff list tips to... Continue Reading →
The Stewardship of Communication
Developing Communication Skills Within Leadership Good communication is what people need most; family, employees, and what clients want in their interactions. They also need trust, timely information, relationship centered, simple, quick and easy, great service, clarity, focus and attention. And this best done with enthusiasm, and sincerity. Imagine what these precepts can do for you... Continue Reading →
The Stewardship of Time
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16 How do I know about time management? As I write this, I am balancing three fulltime jobs, homeschooling my son, as well as being an active Boy Scout leader. When I was in... Continue Reading →
Understanding Estate Planning
Introduction The old adage, there are only two things that are certain in life, death and taxes. Perhaps so, but we can manage both of these with a good plan and then you can be at peace with your estate. Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging a family estate, or a person’s... Continue Reading →
Are Annuities Bad for Retirement?
Are Annuities Bad for Retirement? There is a common objection about Annuities; I would like to clear up. It goes like this: “Annuities are terrible because when you die, the insurance company will stop the payments and they will keep the rest of your money.” Is this true or false? Many securities people do not... Continue Reading →
Urgent Notice to Small Business Owners; you Must Buy State Mandated Retirement Plans!
Note: This article will be updated as new information is made available. The law starts in three stages. First, June 30, 2020, for companies with more than 100 employees. Then, on June 30, 2021, for businesses with more than 50 employees. The third stage will go into effect on June 30, 2022, for employers who have five or more employees.... Continue Reading →
Money is a Tool!
“Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds.” Proverbs 27:23 When we view money as a tool, we can be diligent to create plans and prioritize them. If we need a new car, how we will go about it? Choose by desire or is there a better way. We... Continue Reading →
What is the Difference Between a Financial Professional and a Financial Advisor?
In my career, I have been licensed and employed at both, and there are many similarities. Such as helping people with their retirement, investing, financial planning, money management and so forth. However, there is a key difference in what is called “captivity,” as well as how we engage a client and how we make our... Continue Reading →
Developing Personal Vision
Have you ever thought that your outlook on life is a part of your stewardship too? “You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive,... Continue Reading →