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by Brett Anderson, President, St. Croix Advisors, LLC
Ways to Give Back to Your Community Beyond Donating Money
Generosity is about more than money. Discover how stewarding your time, talent and treasure can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, no matter your financial situation.
Managing God’s Money: What Changes When We Stop Thinking Like Owners?
Explore key lessons from Randy Alcorn’s Managing God’s Money and how biblical stewardship can shape the way we approach financial planning, generosity, wealth, and legacy.
Calculating Your Individual Net Worth
Learn how to calculate and track your individual net worth, why this often-overlooked number matters, and how it can reveal your financial progress over time.
Love Does: Why Faith Was Never Meant to Stay in Our Heads
Explore a reflection on Bob Goff’s Love Does and its lessons on faith, generosity, stewardship, and putting belief into action.
Your Family Is Part of Your Legacy
People often think a legacy is primarily about money and wealth, but your family is an important aspect.
Legacy Planning Is About More Than Passing Down Assets
When most people hear the words legacy planning, they immediately think about estate plans, but legacy planning requires more thoughtful planning.
Rage Giving: When Emotion Meets Generosity
Rage giving can inspire generosity, but thoughtful planning helps your donations reflect your values and create lasting impact.
Special Needs Financial Planning: 5 Essential Steps to Protect Your Child’s Future
Setting goals for yourself as well as your child or dependent with special needs is a must from early on to ensure the future you want.
When Faith Meets Finance: Why We Give, Why It Matters, and Why It Changes Us
Explore how faith shapes financial decisions, why generosity matters, and how biblical stewardship can bring greater purpose, gratitude, and lasting impact.
Legacy Conversations: What to Share, What to Delay
When discussing legacy planning with your children, consider not only the assets that will eventually pass to your children, but also the preparation you provide along the way.
A Guide to the Estate Settlement Process After a Death
The estate-dissolution process can feel overwhelming. This guide is designed to help families understand the steps involved, reduce stress where possible, and encourage thoughtful pre-planning so loved ones are not left carrying unnecessary burdens later.
What’s the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Here is an explanation of the differences between these two great days.
Estate Planning vs. Legacy Planning: Preparing Assets and the People Who Will Carry Them
Estate planning transfers assets, but legacy planning shapes people. Learn why both are essential for passing on wealth, values, and family unity across generations.
Why Fair Doesn’t Always Mean Equal in Family Business Succession
Equal treatment isn’t always wise in families or succession planning. Stewardship means leading each child uniquely and preparing a lasting legacy with intention.
When Talking Isn’t Enough: Building True Understanding in the Families We Lead
Communication isn’t the same as understanding. Learn how families can move beyond assumptions and good intentions to build trust.
Digital Estate Planning: The Overlooked Risk in a Fully Digital World
Digital estate planning is no longer optional. It is essential for your family and the legacy you leave behind.
The Steward vs. The Hoarder: Two Ways to Hold Wealth
There are two ways to hold wealth. You can hoard it, or you can steward it. And the difference between the two isn’t just a matter of generosity—it’s a matter of the heart.
Making the Most of Your Amazon Prime Membership
Are you using your Amazon Prime membership to its full potential? This guide walks through the many ways it can work harder for you.
401(k) Rollover to IRA: A Smart Move After Leaving a Job
Have a 401(k) from an old job and unsure what to do with it? Learn why rolling your 401(k) over to an IRA may be the best option.
How Decision Clarity Protects Unity in Family Businesses
Family decision-making often goes undefined until it matters most. Learn how clear structures reduce conflict, guide transitions, and preserve unity across generations.
Preparing Heirs to Lead With Confidence
Preparing heirs takes more than documents. Families build lasting readiness by sharing plans, transferring understanding, and cultivating confidence.
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