Faith in Financial Planning It has been a while, so let’s get back to the Fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 ESV: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Faithfulness is another one of those words used in so many different ways that the…
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October 5th, 2022
Faith in Financial Planning
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July 28th, 2022
When Should You invest?
When Should You invest? With so many of us taking vacations to the beach this summer, I’m hoping my next statement will start hitting home. Yes, I will continue to say it as long as I can speak. The stock market moves in waves. As you sit on the sand, watch the waves form in…
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June 2nd, 2022
Patience in Financial Planning
Patience is a vital tool in financial planning. As I mentioned in my last post, I want to do more with Faith-based topics in financial planning. As we look again at the Fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5, let’s focus on patience. In a world where we can have anything our hearts desire almost…
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April 28th, 2022
Financial Planning: Asking for Help
Humility – Asking for help with financial management. There are millions of websites telling you about financial management and it will be difficult for me to pull the audience away from those sites. I have a degree in finance and still look at those articles myself, so I don’t fault you at all for going…
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March 7th, 2022
Three Ways to Fight Inflation from Home
Inflation is nothing new. We have all heard our elders say things like, “In my day I could buy a loaf of bread for a nickel.” Nickels and other monetary units are still the same as they were then, but the purchasing power has declined. In essence, this is what inflation means. When we have…
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January 21st, 2022
Tithing is an Investment
Financial Planning in Pikeville, North Carolina Pikeville, North Carolina is a small town with about 700 residents. Pikeville is in Wayne County, which has approximately 120,000 residents. Being a financial planner in Pikeville brings an interesting challenge because it’s not so much about having more money as it is about maximizing the money we have. …
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August 25th, 2021
Embrace the Seasons
This month’s blog is going to be a little different. Originally, I submitted this to one of those motivational websites. After three weeks I still haven’t heard anything from them, so I guess it wasn’t accepted. Sure, it was a little disappointing not getting part of my story in front of a huge audience, but…
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May 28th, 2021
Is Financial Advising a Scam?
Is Financial Advising a Scam? Don’t Fall for It! Financial Advisors know the look we receive when we tell someone what we do for a living. It usually involves an eye roll as if they’re just waiting for your sales pitch. The question is if they really hate salespeople that much or do they believe…
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April 29th, 2021
Three Reasons Why You Need a Financial Planner
While there are many reasons why I personally believe we all need a financial planner, there are three main reasons. The three reasons why you need a financial planner are convenience, consistency, and the opportunity for growth. Technology has found ways to replace many jobs and this trend will probably continue. However, I believe these…
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January 20th, 2021
What to Expect From Your Financial Planner
I can preach all day about the advantages of financial planning and the need for all people to use these services. However, sometimes it helps to hear from others, so my readers will not think I’m crazy or the typical salesman just pushing their services on consumers. In a perfect world, my job wouldn’t even…
