Concordia Blog

FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2021

Fantastic article by Sheila Dolinger, philanthropy specialist at National Christian Foundation, that explains the biblical truths behind generosity and giving. It’s a great reminder of what it means to have enough, be thankful in our abundance, and what to do with the excess…from a spiritual perspective.

On March 20, 2020, the IRS announced a federal extension on tax filing, pushing the due date from April 15 to July 15 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Building wealth doesn’t have to mean leaving your values at the door. From conscious capitalism to impact investing, you’ve got a lot of options for supporting your values through your investment strategies.

HELOC money used for anything other than improving your residence — such as paying down debt — is no longer tax-deductible, but that doesn’t mean that a HELOC isn’t a valuable tool.

Known as the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act), this legislation went into effect on January 1, 2020, and impacts retirement and estate planning rules.