Bethany Miller, Assistant Financial Advisor | CFP®
Taxes: It’s All About the Mindset
What comes to mind when you hear the word taxes? Pause for a moment and answer that honestly before reading on. Maybe you think of the tax withheld from your paycheck or the annual inconvenience of filing a return. Perhaps you think about last year’s tax bill or refund. Or maybe you quickly change the subject in your mind to avoid thinking about them altogether. Whether you realize it or not,…
Finding Balance in Your Goals and Priorities
Recently, I met with a young couple who had just welcomed their first child. Many families in their position end up overwhelmed by all the new decisions in front of them, financial and otherwise. But these two were in an unusually flexible position: They were already beginning to save for their child’s education, planning ahead…
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…