Automate Your Savings and Your Life
Some years ago, when I had just finished college, but right before I started my accounting career (I’m an accountant by training), I started using the credit cards that had been provided at the school gate. Do you remember those days? If you signed up, you got a free t-shirt or something free – and […]
What Am I Building?
“What Am I Building?” I’ve been sitting with this question recently. Maybe it is as a result of a conference I attended that reminded me that the work that I do is not just for today, but it is building something bigger for tomorrow. Have you ever asked yourself this question? “What am I building?” […]
Financial Blind Spots
One of the things I enjoy most about what I do is helping clients to see things from a different perspective in their financial lives. Often times, we see situations based on our knowledge and experiences, and unfortunately sometimes, that may be limited. We cannot have experienced everything there is – especially if this is […]
Are You The CFO of Your Life?
My daughter is taking an elective in school that is called Business Virtual Enterprise. Part of the curriculum is for her and her classmates to create a business and run it. They had to come up with the concept of what service or product they’d be selling, what roles they would play in the company […]
A Christian Approach to Taxes: Honoring God Without Overpaying Caesar
This article was written by my Christian Financial Advisor Network colleague. Mar 6 Written By Anil “Neil” Chacko CFP®, CKA® Few topics stir up as much frustration—or confusion—as taxes. Every spring, millions of Americans gather their documents, say a quick prayer, and hope for a good outcome. Some rejoice over a big...
Money and Love
Growing up, I’ve often heard that money and communication are two of the biggest topics that can cause issues in a marriage. As I’ve gotten older, I can definitely now understand that is a very true conclusion. As we are around the time of Valentine’s Day – the holiday of Love, let’s discuss how money […]
What is Cash Flow Planning?
One of my favorite topics to discuss with clients is helping them to understand their cash flow. What does “Cash Flow Planning” even mean? In its simplest form, this is the process of tracking your income (where your money is coming from), and your expenses (where you are spending money). This helps to keep you […]
Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas on a Budget
Dec 18 Written By Group Post (Originally posted on the Christian Financial Advisor Website) As Christians, Advent is such a great opportunity to share with loved ones what the birth of Christ truly means. However, it’s also a time that can be overwhelming in many ways, including financially. This month, our advisors wanted to...
How Does Stillness Translate to Thoughtful Decision Making?
Dec 2 Written By Kaysian “Kaysi” Gordon, CFP®, CKA®, CPA, MBA This article was first published by Christian Financial Advisor Network. I apologize for not sending out my financial blogs as I typically do. God has had me in a season of rest (as explained below), and the intent will be to restart monthly posts going...
Navigating Financial Stewardship in Uncertain Times
This article was originally published by Christian Financial Advisors Network Written By Kaysian “Kaysi” Gordon, CFP®, CKA®, CPA, MBA Our Christian Financial Advisors group (members of CFAN) recently met for our quarterly meeting. We typically start with prayer and devotion, and one of the members shared a devotion...