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Welcome to Strategic Stewardship's newsletters and articles! With a focus on faith-based financial advice, we're here to guide you on your journey through financial stewardship. From prudent stewardship to sound investment strategies, our mission is to help you align your finances with your values. Stay tuned for expert insights and actionable tips to help you achieve your financial goals while staying true to your faith.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Scripture points out that stewardship is wisely managing what ultimately belongs to God. Thoughtful planning and mean giving generously to God's work as you progress toward, or through, your retirement.

Monday, April 13, 2026

Christian generosity is a God-given state of mind cultivated in habits of giving oneself (skills, talents, experience, time) and one's financial resources to demonstrate God's goodness to us in tangible ways that reflect Him in the world.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Balancing growth and income is now an essential strategy for sustainable retirement. The challenge lies in the need for "income for today" and "growth for tomorrow." The solution is a God-honoring balanced portfolio that accomplishes both.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Discover how Christian investors can navigate market volatility with wisdom, patience, and guidance from Strategic Stewardship financial advisors.

Monday, February 9, 2026

The 2026 tax year introduces several important updates that will affect how investors plan, save, and steward their resources. These changes emerged from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law in July 2025.

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Stewardship doesn’t end at the offering plate. Preparing early, seek wisdom, and align strategy with your values. Christian investors can reduce taxes, give generously, and invest confidently for the future.

Monday, January 26, 2026

In late 2025 the Clark Howard Team wrote an article titled, The 7 Money Habits of People Who Become Wealthy. It caused us to think about how those habits lined up with the principles we take from the Bible around money management....

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Christian investors can integrate cheerful giving with faith-based investing to build purposeful wealth for this life and the life to come, rooted in sound, biblical stewardship.

Monday, December 1, 2025

Discover how your investments reflect what you’re rooting for—and how aligning your portfolio with your Christian values can create both strong returns and positive change.

Friday, November 21, 2025

We offer compassionate financial guidance for widows, helping them discover practical, faith-centered financial steps to take after losing a spouse. Learning to organize, avoid costly mistakes, and find wise support.

Monday, November 17, 2025

Many Christians wonder how to faithfully give in retirement when income comes from sources like Social Security, pensions, and investment accounts rather than a paycheck. This article explores the biblical foundations of generosity.

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Executive Summary This is a discussion of the assumption that rising future tax rates inherently mean Roth contributions offer a superior path to retirement. For many high earners in their peak years, contributing pre‐tax may still...

Monday, October 20, 2025

HSA isn’t just for today’s medical costs; it’s a tax-advantaged retirement tool. Contributing consistently, investing wisely, using funds strategically after 65, can make your HSA a long-term asset to defray health costs & boost retirement.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Summary: Freezing your credit is the one of the fastest and most effective ways to prevent identity theft and protect your financial future.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Summary: By donating stocks or other securities to charity, you can maximize the impact of your gifts, while at the same time minimizing taxes. This strategy also simplifies giving.

Monday, September 8, 2025

Investors think about sequence of returns risk at retirement, i.e., poor market returns early in retirement plus withdrawals negatively impact the portfolio. Managing volatility in the decade prior to retiring is critical to the goal.

Monday, August 18, 2025

Learn what Power of Attorney (POA) is, how it works, and why it's essential for financial, legal, and healthcare planning.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Older Americans were swindled out of more than $3 billion, according to the FBI; an average loss of $35,101 in 2022. Maintaining awareness of scam tactics with close family support is the best defense against fraudulent schemes.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

There are healthcare options for businesses of all sizes. Choosing a healthcare plan to fit your values and your business is possible.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Retirement planning begins now and can be summarized in three disciplined practices: 1) earning more, 2) living at or below your means while spending less, and 3) making your savings work for you.

Friday, June 20, 2025

Many young couples strive for cultural markers of security and stability: better houses, cars, bank accounts, and stuff. Commit to store treasures in heaven, let Christ lead from your center, and the eternal payoffs will last forever.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Parenting is a faith journey for us with each of our children. Crucial preparation for us and them in their eventual departure can be welcomed as we embrace seasons of change by demonstrating God's caring sensitivity and wisdom.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a form of compensation paid to employees based on job performance and loyalty. They are potential stock shares conditionally promised by the employer. The promise is that at some future time the...

Monday, March 31, 2025

Money missteps during or just prior to divorce are common and can be costly, but with financial forethought you can make the best of a difficult circumstance.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

There are strategies to help keep your head above water until you land that next job. As you're working to build the skills that employers are looking for, you have the opportunity to revisit and manage your finances responsibly.

Sunday, March 2, 2025

While contributions to 529 plans are not federally tax-deductible some federal tax benefits exist. States offer tax deductions or credits for contributions. Contributions grow tax-free and can be used tax-free for qualified expenses.

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Tips & Tax Rule Changes for IRA Beneficiaries and Heirs

Friday, February 28, 2025

Different approaches to money management needn't break a marriage when thoughtful, love-centered conversations can temper differences and unify a marriage around financial goals.

Friday, January 24, 2025

“The power of understanding your withholdings is peace of mind—no surprises come tax time.” - Radon Stancil Do you like surprises? Maybe a surprise birthday party or an unexpected bonus? Those can be great surprises! But a bad surprise...

Monday, December 16, 2024

In the financial world, there are basic guidelines about what you should do when. They sound reasonable in theory but in practice, it can be difficult, or nearly impossible, to follow them. Let's look at some common financial maxims.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

A Jewish man in Hungary went to his rabbi and complained, “Life is unbearable. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi answered, “Take your goat into the room with you.”

Thursday, October 24, 2024

It is not too late to do tax planning. As financial advisors serving clients in Woodstock, GA, Marietta, GA and surrounding areas we know taxes can weight heavily on people's minds. Below are some tax planning tips.

Monday, October 21, 2024

As Christian Financial Advisors serving Woodstock, GA and Marietta, GA we know the valuable impact aligning your faith and finances can have. This is a story of a Christian couple that found peace in working with an Christian advisor.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

By Jim Henry-Faith Fi - - https://www.faithfi.com/moneywise/4-money-donts-in-marriage-2901 Money is always listed as one of the top reasons marriages fail. Knowing what not to do is just as important as doing the right things. Wise...

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

As financial advisors serving Woodstock, GA and Marietta, GA along with other areas, the decision between saving for college and retirement can be a confusing one for our clients.  Below I give you some direction on how to decide.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Faith-based investing (also known as Christian or Biblical investing) is designed to align your investment decisions with your Christian values. As Christian financial advisors serving Woodstock, GA and Marietta, GA, we specialize in...

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Faith-based investing (also called Christian Investing or Biblical Based Investing) is an approach to investing assets in a way that aligns with the investor’s faith and Bible beliefs. Here's my journey.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Young Americans increasingly rely on TikTok for news and financial advice, shaping their spending and saving habits. The platform, used by over half of adults aged 18-34, contributes to a phenomenon called "money dysmorphia," where young...

Friday, June 7, 2024

Turning financial theory into practice can be challenging. Building an emergency fund, starting early retirement savings, saving for a education, and determining risk levels, what are the difficulties in following these guidelines?

Friday, May 10, 2024

This blog is first in a series called Small Business Stewardship Lessons Learned. This series will examine implications of the pandemic for small businesses. Some of the best lessons learned are questions that emerged from the...

Friday, April 26, 2024

Discover Christian investment advice on risk tolerance. Factors like timing, affordability, and market volatility shape your tolerance level. Let us guide you to align your portfolio with your goals.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Navigating disbelief, it's vital to pass on faith effectively. Understanding and communicating beliefs help bridge generational gaps, fostering a resilient faith in an uncertain world.