Public Equity Investing – Finding Your Path
What do Faith Driven Investors need to know about public equities? How can our faith inform the way we invest in large companies?
Stay Invested
At best, investing messages are confusing. At worst, and perhaps most often, investing messages produce and provoke fear and cynicism. What is the antidote?
5 Biblical Principles About Money
It’s easy to forget that “the love of money,” not money itself, is the root of all evil when there are so many differing opinions on wealth, debt, budgeting, spending, and money management. Most Christians desire to steward their money well, but it can be challenging to translate this into practical and biblical actions. How can you develop a personal theology about money that balances practical saving and investing with what the Bible says?
Weekly Investment Update: August 9, 2021
Most stock indexes trended higher last week, many to near all-time highs, as the US Labor Department reported payrolls increased by 943,000 last month. The increase exceeded economist expectations and drove the unemployment rate down to 5.4%.
What You Really Need to Know About Social Security: How To Use It for Your Financial Future
In a world where word gets around fast, it can be hard to discern the difference between the truth and what is probably more like the end of a game of “telephone”. Take Social Security for example. Some people say it’s going broke. Some people say you’ll lose all benefits if you continue to work. To help you ask the right questions, we broke down some of the most common questions about Social Security and the decision you will need to make when nearing retirement.
Nathan Willis Joins OneAscent Investment Solutions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 5, 2021 – OneAscent Investment Solutions is proud to announce its hiring of Nathan Willis as Director of Portfolio Strategy. Willis has 25 years of investment experience, including 20 years investing in illiquid strategies. "We are thrilled to...
Monthly Investment Update: August 2021
We monitor the backdrop for investing in risk assets across three primary pillars: economic conditions, asset prices, and technical considerations such as investor sentiment and price momentum. Since last month, our assessment of the environment for accepting investment did not change.
Preparing Your Will: What To Consider and How To Take The First Steps
We can’t control the future, but we can make sure that we’re prepared for it. While the implications of preparing your will aren’t what you want in the front of your mind, having this documentation is arguably one of the most important things you can do for both...
10 Reasons Why Your Employer-Sponsored 401(k) is a Good Place to Save
In a recent Gallup survey, 48% of Americans said they do not think they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement[1]. How do we combat this problem and thrive in retirement? We believe the best approach is through proactive saving. Whether your...
Weekly Investment Update: July 26, 2021
Most stock and bond indexes trended higher last week, as investors seemingly shrugged off concerns over both inflation and the Delta variant and viewed Monday’s pull back as an opportunity to buy the dip. The positive week continues a trend that’s been in place for...