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…
Read MoreArizona Tax Credits Offer Tax Savings: 2025 Update
A new year, another chance to trim your tax liability. We first wrote about Arizona’s unique tax credits and the tax savings they can provide in 2022. This program is ongoing. We wanted to remind our Arizona clients of what these taxes are, how they work, and the updated figures and deadlines for the 2025…
Read MoreTime to Be Intentional with Year-End Planning
As the leaves fall and the calendar edges closer to December 31st, many of our clients begin asking the same question: “Is there anything I still need to do before year-end? And do I still have time to get everything done?” The good news is yes—there’s still time to be intentional about your charitable giving,…
Read MoreThe “Passive Income” Myth
A few years ago, a client in their twenties told me excitedly: “I’m going to buy a rental property, and then I won’t really ever have to work—just collect checks and continue to buy more rental properties.” That dream is alluring, especially in a culture saturated with quotes like “make money while you sleep” or…
Read MoreRetirement Plans for Business Owners
Most solo entrepreneurs work tirelessly to build something lasting, yet many miss key opportunities to secure their own financial future. Not long ago, I sat down with a business owner who had been faithfully saving for years. She had done everything “right” according to the advice she’d received: setting aside money diligently in a taxable…
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