The Dictionary of Bible Themes defines worry as “A sense of uneasiness and anxiety about the future. Scripture indicates that such anxiety is ultimately grounded in a lack … Read more

Generally speaking, there are two “camps” (or schools of thought) for investing for and creating an income stream in retirement. The first could be called the “probability-based approach,” … Read more

I had a little fun with the title because this is a “heavy” subject, and I wanted to lighten things up a little. And while we’re at it, … Read more

I’ve written previously about withdrawing from my Traditional IRA to help fund our retirement. I’ve also described how I started making Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) in early 2023 … Read more

I am excited to share a new project I just went “live” with: NextGenSteward, a Substack targeted at young Christian adults. (Substack is a popular publishing and newsletter creation … Read more

There are many retirement financial milestones to pay attention to: your penalty-free early distribution age from an IRA (59/12), eligibility for Social Security (early filer at 62 and … Read more

First and foremost, thank you for subscribing to this blog. I’ve had quite a few new subscribers this year and really appreciate the kind comments I received from … Read more

This is the second of two articles about some of Donald Trump’s campaign promises, which, if enacted, could significantly impact retirees or near-retirees. Interest rates Promises PolitiFact: ”Trump … Read more

In a previous article, I discussed the two presidential candidates’ major policy positions on taxes, the debt limit, and abortion. Taxes and the debt limit directly impact retirees’ … Read more

Regular readers know that I think a big part of retirement stewardship is having plans and documentation in place so that things go as well as we have … Read more