Gold and Inflation- Gold as Cash Reserve
“In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any […]
Comparison of Safe Money Vehicles
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” (Proverbs 6:8) Yesterday, we discussed what to look for and how to situate your Cash Reserve. Today, let’s compare each of the […]
What is Cash?
“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but (the) foolish man devours all he has.” (Prov. 21:20) This is again a much harder question to answer than it seems. There are a variety of forms of money that you can safely consider a part of your Cash Reserves. There […]
So Why do You Need Savings?
“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but the foolish man devours all he has.” (Prov. 21:20) What will you do if your car breaks down? What if you lose your job? Or are disabled and must wait a while before your insurance kicks in? We could list any […]
The Trunk of Your Fruitful Tree
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, […]
Types of Entities
Recently, we introduced the idea of entities and why you might need one or more. Today, we’ll give you some brief perspective on them – although only an incomplete starter kit with a few ideas thrown in. Here are the major types of businesses most people would consider (there are more specialty types for particular […]
Questions for Review – Spiritual Fruits and Gifts
Just like a tree, it takes time for spiritual growth to develop from being merely a seed into a full-grown tree and bear fruit. But to a farmer, the most pleasant moment of his labor is seeing just how many fruits he can harvest from the tree. -What is spiritual fruit? Can you list a […]
What About Your Kids?
“For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’ “ (Luke 14:29-30) Many attorneys get so caught up in the physical assets of your estate, they forget the most important things – […]
Trusts and Estate Taxes
In some states, probate is such a brutal, miserable affair that it is a serious mistake to not own the vast majority of your assets in trust. If privacy is a big concern for you, then setting up a trust should also be considered for this reason alone. Probate is a public process and so […]
Wills, Trusts, & Entities
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) The legal documents that support your financial endeavors are critical to a healthy Fruitful Tree throughout your lifetime. Yet, this is an area where most […]