by Matt Bell | Mar 10, 2026 | Faith & Finances, Investing |
I remember reading an article by a long-haul cargo plane pilot who described his job as hour upon hour of boredom interspersed with moments of sheer terror. That’s a pretty good description of the stock market. There are long periods when not much happens. And then...
by Matt Bell | Mar 3, 2026 | Faith & Finances, Investing, Miscellaneous |
Have you ever invested in a stock or mutual fund because it was recommended by a friend or relative? Or maybe you read about it on a financial web site or blog. Think about the investment choices you’ve made in your workplace plan. Why did you make those choices? One...
by Matt Bell | Feb 24, 2026 | Faith & Finances, Investing |
As with most financial topics, there are biblical principles that should guide our investing, but many of the specifics are left to us to figure out, hopefully motivated by a heart to consider how a good steward would invest. Last week, we looked at some reasons to...
by Matt Bell | Feb 17, 2026 | Faith & Finances, Investing |
Of all the many aspects of managing money, investing is arguably the most difficult. It can be intimidating and confusing. When the market falls, scary losses can pile up quickly. When it zooms, it can feel like everyone — everyone, that is, except you — is getting...
by Matt Bell | Jan 27, 2026 | Budgeting/Planning, Faith & Finances, Generosity, Saving |
I’m fascinated with the process of life change. So many of us would like to make some changes — in our health, our relationships, our finances. And yet change seems hard. We might make progress for a while, but then we slip back into old familiar patterns. What does...
by Matt Bell | Jan 20, 2026 | Faith & Finances |
At the beginning of this new year, I have an odd question for you. Financially speaking, do you know who you are? Just go with me on this. I realize that most people probably haven’t even thought about their financial identity. Even for those who have, what in the...
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Kathy, if you've found a system that works for you, that's what really matters. There are definitely several ways to…
I love these ideas. I though have a big enough fund that it doesn't really need to be separated out…