Insights

Each new year brings its own questions. What matters most in this season of life? Where is God leading me? Am I stewarding what I’ve been given in a way that reflects my values?

Most financial advice focuses on what to do after the money arrives. But for Christians preparing to receive a significant sum, whether through an inheritance, the sale of a business, a large bonus, or a concentrated stock payout,  the most important work may begin before the deposit ever hits your account.

For many high-capacity Christian stewards, financial success arrives quietly. A business sale, an inheritance, or a concentrated stock position that rises sharply might not feel like a “windfall,” but the financial consequences are significant. With more to manage, more to account for, and more potential tax exposure, these transitions often bring a sobering responsibility: how will you handle increased capacity to give?

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.

Minimalism has become trendy in recent years, but the concept of living simply is deeply biblical. For Christian investors and families with significant means, we believe it may be worth exploring what voluntary simplicity looks like as a spiritual discipline.

For years, inflation has dominated economic headlines, but some experts are beginning to focus on the opposite concern: deflation. At a recent Morgan Stanley event, OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, predicted that artificial intelligence may have a deflationary impact on the global economy.

Every investment portfolio is built on something, sometimes on strategy, sometimes on speculation, and sometimes on a shaky combination of market trends and emotional decisions.

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...