Month: April 2025

Faith Over Fear

Faith Over Fear

It’s the week after we celebrate our risen Savior…but that’s not the theme here today. It’s fairly obvious that we’re going through a bit of turbulence in the financial markets. There’s a lot of noise coming out of Washington and around the world. And it’s that kind of noise that creates fear. Who really knows…
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April 24, 2025 0
Stock Market

93 Reasons Why Not to Invest in the Stock Market

1. 1934 Great Depression 2. 1935 Spanish Civil War 3. 1936 Economy Still Struggling 4. 1937 Recession 5. 1938 War Clouds Gather 6. 1939 War in Europe 7. 1940 France Falls 8. 1941 Pearl Harbor 9. 1942 Wartime Price Controls 10. 1943 Industry Mobilizes 11. 1944 Consumer Goods Shortage 12. 1945 Post-War Recession Predicted 13.…
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April 17, 2025 0
Stress

Are You Paralyzed by the Complexity of Estate Planning?

If you are paralyzed (in this regard), there is good news. You are not alone! 68% of Americans do not have a valid Will. 63% of those making more than $80,000 per year say that “procrastination” is the reason they have not done any estate planning. Yet 52% of Americans over 55 say it would…
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April 3, 2025 0

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