Received an Inheritance, Now What?
An increasing number of boomer-aged …
The Four Paths of Retirement
I recently read an interesting study on …
Celebrating an Anniversary, a Birthday, and Reflecting on the Brevity of Life
I recently re-read Tim Challies' article …
Navigating Politics and the Culture Wars as an Older Christian
The mid-term elections are nearing, and …
The Ordinary Christian Life in Retirement
I recently read this quote by Tim …
Are We Experiencing "Epochal Change"?
I recently came across the phrase …
Living the "Good Life" in Retirement
This article is being published during …
The Master of Retirement
You may have read the title of this post …
My Year-End Retirement Stewardship Review and Planning Routine
I'm occasionally asked how I manage my …
Schemes and Scams and Fraud, Oh My!
A friend recently sent me a link to a …
There's More to Retirement Stewardship Than Getting the Numbers Right
According to some recent stats, more …
Thoughts at the Three-Year Mark in Retirement
I retired three years ago this month. …
Minimizing Regret in Retirement
Regret. Webster defines it as "Feeling …
Is This a Good Time to Upsize, Upgrade, or Downsize Your House?
I was recently talking to a friend who …
What To Do If You're Already In Retirement But Without Enough Income
My newest book, Redeeming Retirement: A …
You Can Self-Publish a Book
In my last post, I highlighted several …
Better Retirement Investments Than Money
Since my last post, I've done …
What It Really Means to "Retire with Dignity"
I first heard Dave Ramsey use the phrase …
Housing Decisions and Financing Options in Retirement
We discussed paying off the mortgage and …
Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Wise Stewardship?
Real estate and mortgages are very much …
The Expenses Side of the Retirement Equation
As I mentioned in my last article about …
Spending and Retirement Stewardship
I try not to "preach" about spending in …
In Your Grasp: Three Things for a Financial Miracle
As we start 2021, the global pandemic …
The New Administration and Retirement Stewardship: Part 1
As you know, I don't "get political" on …
Is Building Wealth for Retirement "Striving After the Wind"?
Our pastors have recently been preaching …
The "Cash Bucket Strategy": Issues and Alternatives
This article is the second in a …
The Coronavirus Pandemic and the "Cash Bucket Strategy"
The coronavirus pandemic and …
Jobless and Nearing Retirement Age—What To Do?
I recently read this quote from a …
I Gave Retirement Stewardship a "Facelift!"
I started this blog over five years ago. …
Is Purchasing a Vacation Home Wise Stewardship?
I was recently asked by a friend what I …
My View From the Cheap Seats
We will learn a lot from this pandemic. …
Retirement Stewardship Q&As During This Time of Coronavirus
A lot has changed in the social and …
Finding Your "Calling" in Retirement
Last year, I attended a week-long event …
Some Financial Observations From our First Full Calendar Year in Retirement
I retired in late 2018, so 2019 was the …
Making New Years Resolutions? How About "Spend Less, Save and Give More"
Lots of people make resolutions this …
Some Thoughts on "Saving Retirement"
Some months ago, one of my favorite …
Your Coming Weakness and Retirement Stewardship
One of the hard realities of life in our …
I Took a Vacation From Retirement
You may have noticed that it's been a …
12 "Hard Truths" For Graduates to Help Them Not Be Broke
I occasionally get the opportunity to …
All You Need to Know About Personal Finance on a 3 x 5 Inch Index Card – Really?
A few years ago, a University of Chicago …
The Retirement "Identity Crisis" – a Biblical Perspective
I was recently surprised to see a couple …
My Stewardship Practices – Part One: Spending, Debt, and Giving
One of my pastors and I recently taught …
New Year Retirement Stewardship 10-Point Check-Up
Happy New Year! Planning is a wise part …
Now That You're Retired, What Do You Do All Day?
I have been officially "retired" from my …
10 "Retirement Stewardship Things" I Am Thankful For (and So Should You Be)
Thanksgiving is just a few days away. …
Reflections and Lessons from 40 Years of Stewardship
As I shared in a previous article, I …
5 Ways to Prepare for the Next Big Correction (or Recession)
In our last article, we looked at …
10 Years Later: 5 Stewardship Lessons from the "Great Recession"
This month could be considered the ten …
Home Equity and Your Retirement
Owning a house is a great thing. Mostly …
A Gospel-Centered Retirement
I attend a 'gospel-centered' church. We …
Finding Balance in Retirement Stewardship
In a recent chat with a younger friend …
The Stewardship of Godly Wisdom
The church that I belong to is going …
Can You Retire? Part 2: Your Income
In the first article in this three-part …
Can You Retire? Part 1: Your Expenses
Sooner or later, most of us will ask …
Retirement Planning in 2018 and the "Wheel of Life"
2018 is here and the beginning of a new …
The Link Between Thankfulness and Retirement Stewardship
The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here. …
The 8 Questions I Need to Answer Before I Decide to Retire
I get this question fairly often: "When …
Church Fathers, Catechisms, and Retirement Stewardship
Over the years, I have read a few of the …
Pay Down Your Mortgage or Increase Saving For Retirement?
On this blog, I often delve into …
Is an "Early" Retirement Good Stewardship?
I am in my 60s and still working in a …
Communicating about Retirement in Marriage
I recently read a very enlightening …
Stewarding Your Digital Assets – Part 2: Identity Theft
As I discussed in my last article, there …
Stewardship of Your Physical and Digital Assets – Part 1: Device Security
I often write about using various online …
Retirement Stewardship and "Making Children Glad in God"
I was inspired to write this article by …
Stewardship and the Challenge of Generosity
Generosity is part of the tagline for …
Medicare Health Insurance Options
My wife and I are both closing in on …
Health Insurance Options Before Medicare
Your medical insurance choices will …
Your 4 Most Important Financial Decisions: #1 – The House Purchase
I think it was Ben Stein who, when asked …
What Is Our Greatest Risk In Retirement?
If you're younger, the greatest risk you …
Don't Carry Debt into Retirement
It's no secret that money can become a …
Why Some People Don't Like Dave Ramsey
I wrote an earlier article giving some …
What Will You Do When You Retire?
In a brief conversation with a friend …
Retirement Stewardship in your 20s
If you're in your 20s and perhaps just …