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…
Read MoreWho Are You Becoming?
A Faithful Framework for Goal Setting in 2026 As the calendar turns from December to January, we’re often flooded with talk of resolutions, goal setting, and “new year, new you” energy. But here at John Moore Associates, we find this season to be more than just a chance to set new goals; it’s an invitation…
Read MoreDoes 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 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 MoreIs 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…
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