Nearly every will I review looks like this: Your total net worth, divided by the number of children you have. This may not lead to challenges if you’re estate is only worth $1M and you have three or four children.
How Much Is Enough
I find it interesting that we have a natural discernment of how much is enough for many aspects of our life. This includes the dinner table, although the Thanksgiving dinner table often pushes the limits to that natural discernment, it also includes our limits when grocery shopping or even exercising.
Do You Have 2 Classes of Children in Your Family?
Each new stage of life offers new insights, perspectives and hopefully wisdom. Our family is on the verge of our second child’s wedding. We have been blessed with exceptional people who have joined our family through marriage. This makes the occasion an incredible celebration. It really is one of life’s greatest blessings. Ask yourself, Do You Have 2 Classes of Children in Your Family?
The 7 Forms of Generosity
Think of the last time you were the recipient of an act of kindness or generosity. How did it make you feel? Did it brighten up your day? Did you tell someone about it? Did it inspire you to pass kindness or generosity on to someone else? We cannot receive an act of kindness or generosity and not be positively impacted!
Six Gifts That Will Keep On Giving
When was the last time you received a genuine compliment, affirmation, or encouragement? How did that make you feel? I bet it didn’t happen very often in the last year. I also bet it was the highlight of your day (likely the highlight of your week) and just thinking about it energizes you now. That is a significant impact for just a few spoken words or a short note. What a great gift!
What’s the Purpose of All Your Money
Have you ever wondered why you have the money you have? You have means but what is its connection to meaning? To put it simply, what is the purpose of your money?
Mitch Anthony of Advisor Insights is a leading trainer for Financial Advisors. A month ago, I spoke at a national conference Mitch was speaking at. I gleaned some important insights from Mitch that I want to pass along.
The most common question I hear from clients is “Will I/do I have enough?” The answer to this question is something we regularly monitor for our clients. Mitch suggests a more valuable question to ask is “Am I managing my money in a way that is improving my life?” This requires the holistic approach our firm provides by addressing investment management, debt management, spending management, risk management, relational management, and financial & estate planning.
Three Steps To Create True Wealth
Are you wealthy or just rich? Unfortunately, most people confuse having money with being wealthy. Our culture suggests that success will be found at the next level. Whether that is the next income bracket, the next house, the next car, the next position; those next levels are always there for our grasp.
Wisdom Over Wealth by John Cortines
Readers are invited to rethink their relationship with money through the lens of biblical wisdom. This study explores how wisdom alone can preserve life and guide lasting impact. Through real-life stories and Scripture, the book contrasts worldly success with godly stewardship, urging us to view money not as a treasure to hoard, but as a tool to serve God’s purposes.
The Good and Beautiful Life by James Bryan Smith
Readers are invited to explore what it truly means to live a life of deep joy, purpose, and spiritual integrity. The author challenges the false narratives of success, happiness, and identity that dominate our culture and instead guides readers toward embodying virtues like humility, forgiveness, and compassion. A compelling call to cultivate a life that is truly beautiful.
Look at the Sparrows by Taylor Standridge, Chad Clark & Carolyn Calupca
Look at the Sparrows is a 21-day devotional designed to help readers confront and overcome financial fear and anxiety. Through Scripture, reflection, and practical guidance, the authors explore the spiritual roots of financial stress and offer a path toward peace grounded in God’s promises and divine provision.