Is there such a thing as bad profit?
October 03, 2023
Is there such a thing as bad profit? Isn’t any profit good? I decided to ask Google “is there such a thing as bad profit” and see what came up.…
Investing is Not Morally Neutral
September 26, 2023
Investing is Not Morally Neutral If you asked an average person to explain the purpose of investing they might reply “to make money” or “maximize risk-adjusted returns”. These are common…
Shining Light Spotlight: Lowe’s
September 19, 2023
Shining Light Spotlight: Lowe’s Positive Alignment Case Study Beacon Wealth Consultants is committed to faith-based investing. We help our clients align their investments with their Christian faith values, and one…
Estate Planning from a Biblical Perspective: Preparing for the Future with Wisdom
August 07, 2023
Estate Planning from a Biblical Perspective: Preparing for the Future with Wisdom by Quinn Mackey Estate Planning is an essential aspect of responsible financial stewardship. For those unfamiliar with the…
Mary Jones: Ordinary Housekeeper, Extraordinary Giver
July 26, 2023
By David Black A few years prior to joining Beacon Wealth Consultants, my wife and I had the great privilege of serving as missionaries with SIM for a number of…
26 Negative Money & Marriage Dynamics and 3 Big Solutions
July 12, 2023
Many couples struggle with money-related tensions in their marriage. These tensions or arguments can leave couples feeling stressed and defeated and thinking that if they only had more money things…
The Rotten Tomatoes of the Stock Market
July 06, 2023
June 2023 Commentary - The Rotten Tomatoes of the Stock Market Have you ever been duped by a movie critic praising a new film only to watch it yourself and…
Investing FOMO: Don’t Follow the Herd
June 15, 2023
Documentaries about animals are fascinating to watch. Maybe you’ve seen footage of bison or other herd animals suddenly stampede due to a predator or other disturbance. Each animal reacts based…
Positive Alignment: Demonstrating Care for Creation through Environmental Stewardship
June 02, 2023
Beyond our biblical mandate to steward creation, there are reasons that wise investors should care about how companies are using and impacting our natural resources. In our May 2023 update,…
6 Biblical Principles of Financial Planning
June 01, 2023
6 Biblical Principles of Financial Planning Over 25 years we’ve worked with many Christian families who want to make wise financial decisions and through countless relationships we’ve seen a number…
Would you buy a house without knowing anything about it?
May 15, 2023
Would you buy a house without knowing anything about it? Probably not. Imagine a couple looking to purchase a home, one of the biggest financial decisions of their life, and…
The Banking System: Turmoil or Crisis?
May 03, 2023
The Banking System: Turmoil or Crisis? - April 2023 Market Update A third bank failure this week, First Republic Bank, has left many worrying about another financial crisis like 2008.…
Financial Literacy Book Recommendations
April 24, 2023
Financial Literacy Book Recommendations Benjamin Franklin said that “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” One of the best things we can do is pursue wisdom and knowledge. The…
Hickory Advisor Kirk Hobart Obtains Certified Kingdom Advisor® Designation
April 17, 2023
Hickory, NC, April 17, 2023 – Kirk Hobart, a Christian Wealth Advisor based in Hickory, NC, has earned the designation of Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®). Kingdom Advisors, a membership community…
Learning from Martin Frobisher’s Fool’s Gold
April 12, 2023
Learning from Martin Frobisher’s Fool’s Gold Sir Martin Frobisher was a 16th century English privateer and explorer famous for making three voyages to what is now northern Canada. Frobisher’s early…