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Are we afraid to die?
A little while back, I had a nightmare.
I dreamed that I was wanted by the police for something I didn’t do. I didn’t fully understand what was going on, but to protect my family, I had to go into hiding alone. I had to completely disappear.
So I lived in the woods. I wasn’t sure how much time had passed. It didn’t seem like too long – maybe a month [. . .]
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The Problem with the Break-Even Analysis
Should you start taking Social Security at 62, 70, or somewhere in between? If you didn’t already know, the longer you wait to withdraw SS (up to 70), the more money you receive. So naturally, people begin to ask themselves, when should I begin to withdraw? A common take on this question is to use…
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The Rule of 55
As a general rule-of-thumb, it’s wise to rollover your employer retirement plan into an IRA, after you’ve left your employer and are no longer getting a contribution match. IRA’s give you more control than your employer plan – control to invest without all the fees of a company plan, control to select from a vast…
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The Friends Who Do Too Much
Last weekend was very special. I watched two of my best friends get married. The venue was beautiful, the food was excellent, and my date wasn’t bad either. But what made the wedding truly special, was how very uniquely special these two friends are. You see, Dante and Hannah are different. They are selfless, loving,…
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Alternatives to Traditional Retirement
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” Mark Twain Too often, we think of retirement as one-size-fits-all. We think “traditional” retirement is the only option – that you go to work every morning for 40 years, and then, one day, you quit. But what if…
About Me
Hi, I’m Jacob
I’m a Christ-follower striving to help people find their purpose and take hold of it.
I’m a commission-free financial planner with Core Planning, and I specialize in meaningful retirement planning for Christian families.
I graduated from Harding University with a degree in Computer Science, and I’m currently enrolled in the Boston Institute of Finance.
My wife, Caitlin, and I live in Bella Vista, AR with our perfect baby girl, Nora.
Worthwhile Retirement 