Weekly Market Summary

FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2021
10 principals of biblical generosity

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.
IRS delays 2019 tax payments but not filings.

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.
How Sustainable Investing Is Changing People, Business & The World

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.
Interest on home equity lines of credit is not deductible anymore…kind of!

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.
SECURE Act: What you need to know

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.
25 of the Most Interesting Things That Happened in 2019

2019 was an exciting year. We had several milestone moments, from new space discoveries and tech innovations to sports victories and stock market records. As we close out this decade and look forward to a great 2020, let’s look back at the 25 most remarkable moments of 2019.
How to Financially Survive the Holidays (and keep your relationships strong!)

Seeing that Americans racked up an average of $1,054 in extra debt during last year’s holiday season, it’s easy to see why money is a major holiday stressor.
Student Loans and Strategies to Pay Them Off (Part 1)

Truth is lenders aren’t evil…but the Office of Federal Student Aid hasn’t exactly made everything easy for borrowers. Let’s try to make some sense by breaking this student loan discussion into pieces.