Bethany Miller, Assistant Financial Advisor
Does Having Money Make Me a Better (or Worse) Christian?
A few years ago, I surveyed the young adults at my church, expecting to hear the usual money concerns: student loans, budgeting, saving for a first home. But what I didn’t expect were the deeply spiritual and personal questions: Does having a lot of money make me a bad person? Is it selfish to earn…
Is the FIRE Movement Burning Too Bright?
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just focus on the things you’re passionate about and not worry about earning a paycheck? That idea is what draws many people into the FIRE movement, or “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” On the surface, it sounds ideal: save aggressively now so you can leave the workforce in your…
The Often-Overlooked Steps When Starting a Business
As we celebrate the birth of our nation each July, we’re reminded of the vision, values, and determination it took to establish something entirely new. Starting a business may not involve drafting a declaration or leading a revolution, but in many ways, it’s a similar endeavor. Both nations and businesses begin with a core set…
Understanding Economic Buzzwords (Without the Fear)
Every time you open your favorite news app, the headlines practically scream: “The Dollar Is Collapsing!” “Inflation Spiraling Out of Control!” “Recession Is Imminent!” You open TikTok or YouTube and find an influencer urgently warning you to buy gold, sell everything, or adopt the latest get-rich scheme. Fear is powerful. It gets people’s attention. It…
How Does Economics Apply to Me?
When most people hear the word “economics,” they might picture complicated charts, political debates, or Wall Street jargon. But you don’t have to be a stockbroker or economist to understand the economy. Economics, at its core, is simply the study of how people use limited resources to meet unlimited needs and desires. So what does…