Insights

Estate planning is often viewed as a legal task. Documents are drafted, beneficiaries are listed, and powers of attorney are signed. Once completed, the file is placed in a drawer and assumed to be finished. It can feel like a box has been checked and a responsibility has been fulfilled.

Generosity often begins simply. It may start with a faithful percentage set aside, a check written to a church, or support for a mission that resonates deeply. These acts reflect obedience and gratitude, formed in seasons when financial life feels straightforward and giving is woven naturally into daily rhythms.

For many investors, faith-based investing begins with screening mutual funds. Certain industries are excluded. Certain companies are avoided. It is a meaningful starting point. As portfolios grow and financial goals become more layered, screening alone may not fully reflect one’s convictions or opportunities. At Stonecrop, we believe that faith-based investing is not just about avoiding what conflicts with your values. It may also involve thoughtfully pursuing what alig

Over the past two decades, passive investing has gone from a niche strategy to the dominant force in U.S. markets. Today, more than half of all equity assets are in index funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track major benchmarks like the S&P 500. For Christian investors, this trend raises important questions. What are the advantages of passive investing? What are the limitations? And how should faith influence the way we engage with market trends?

When markets become volatile, fear often follows. And with fear comes the temptation to act, sometimes prematurely, sometimes unwisely. At Stonecrop, we believe that one of the greatest advantages a Christian investor may have is perspective.

Inflation has dominated headlines over the past few years, and for good reason. Rising prices impact everything from groceries to giving, savings to salaries. But what happens when inflation appears to cool off? Is it time to stop paying attention?

Economic headlines often point to a single number like GDP growth or stock market performance and suggest that everything is fine. But for investors guided by faith and purpose, it’s worth asking: Fine for whom? And for how long?

“I’m just waiting for the right time.” We hear this phrase often, especially from those thinking about rolling over a 401(k), beginning a...

Markets rise, markets fall. Sometimes, the swings are mild. Other times, headlines and uncertainty create sharp reactions. When that...