Field Notes for Faithful Stewards

Wisdom, stories, and strategies to help you steward your blessings, control your capital, and build a lasting legacy.

Ron Paul: The Statesman Who Stood Alone — And Stood Right
Family & Legacy

Ron Paul: The Statesman Who Stood Alone — And Stood Right

How a humble country doctor became my political awakening, predicted wars and crises before they came, and set the standard for principled leadership in a fallen republic.

8/11/2025
14 min
The Barn, the Stranger, and Your Nest Egg
Family & Legacy

The Barn, the Stranger, and Your Nest Egg

8/1/2025
3 min
Plant an Orchard — Not a Single Tree
Family & Legacy

Plant an Orchard — Not a Single Tree

Discover why dividend-paying whole life outshines 529 plans when you want to pay for college, seed businesses, or grow a family scholarship fund—all while preserving control and legacy.

7/10/2025
4 min
When the Fed Freezes, Your Capital Can’t
Economic Insights

When the Fed Freezes, Your Capital Can’t

The Fed may be on pause, but rising prices and interest costs are squeezing businesses. Here’s why funding your own bank inside whole-life insurance can turn that pressure into once-in-a-decade buying opportunities.

7/10/2025
3 min
“Floorplan Fever” → Private Banking Power
Money & Finances

“Floorplan Fever” → Private Banking Power

Dealers’ floor-plan costs are up 800 %. Turn that leak into profit with Infinite Banking—own capital, recapture interest, shield your legacy.

7/7/2025
2 min
Kim & Nate’s Passport Dilemma — Why the 3.5 % Rule Could Stamp Out Their Dream Itinerary
Retirement & Planning

Kim & Nate’s Passport Dilemma — Why the 3.5 % Rule Could Stamp Out Their Dream Itinerary

Kim and Nate want to tick thirty countries off their list, but a 3.5 % withdrawal plan could jeopardize their travel dreams, their homes, and their legacy. Discover the hidden risks—and the stewardship strategy built to keep their passports busy.

7/3/2025
5 min
FTC vs. Fortnite: Why Parents, Not Bureaucrats, Should Hold the Controller 🎮
Family & Legacy

FTC vs. Fortnite: Why Parents, Not Bureaucrats, Should Hold the Controller 🎮

When regulators pretend to parent, real parents get sidelined—and kids learn the wrong lesson about responsibility. Discover why family stewardship beats federal oversight every time.

6/30/2025
3 min
Why Real Growth Doesn’t Come from the Stock Market — and What Faithful Stewards Should Focus On Instead
Money & Finances

Why Real Growth Doesn’t Come from the Stock Market — and What Faithful Stewards Should Focus On Instead

The stock market isn’t your source of legacy. Discover what faithful stewards focus on instead — and how to pursue real, stable growth with purpose.

5/27/2025
5 min
Student Loans Are Hunting Your Kids—Here’s How to Flip the Script
Family & Legacy

Student Loans Are Hunting Your Kids—Here’s How to Flip the Script

Student debt is chasing the next generation. Here's how families of faith can shift from pressure to preparation — and steward freedom, not fear.

5/27/2025
6 min
Tariffs Are Rising. Will Your Capital Be Ready When Prices Fall?
Economic Insights

Tariffs Are Rising. Will Your Capital Be Ready When Prices Fall?

Amid new US tariffs, assets could go on fire-sale. Learn how fully capitalized whole-life policies give retirees cash-on-call to seize opportunity and guard their legacy.

5/27/2025
4 min
Broken Legs & Crutches: Why 401(k)s Keep You Limping
Retirement & Planning

Broken Legs & Crutches: Why 401(k)s Keep You Limping

Nelson Nash called 401(k)s “crutches from the leg-breakers.” Discover how tax deferral steals control—and how Infinite Banking lets stewards walk free.

5/27/2025
4 min
How You Finance a Car Might Matter More Than the Car Itself
Money & Finances

How You Finance a Car Might Matter More Than the Car Itself

It's not just what you buy — it's how you buy it. Discover why financing decisions reveal the heart of stewardship.

5/27/2025
8 min
Don’t Let Washington Define Your Legacy: Shield Your Retirement From the Coming Tax Tsunami
Retirement & Planning

Don’t Let Washington Define Your Legacy: Shield Your Retirement From the Coming Tax Tsunami

Taxes are rising. Washington doesn’t get to define your legacy — you do. Learn how to protect your retirement with purpose.

5/27/2025
3 min
Bond Yields Are Screaming—What It Means for Boomer Retirement
Economic Insights

Bond Yields Are Screaming—What It Means for Boomer Retirement

Rising bond yields signal deeper trouble in Washington. Here’s what Austrian economics says—and how Boomers can protect retirement income now.

5/27/2025
5 min
When the Harvest Runs on Borrowed Time
Money & Finances

When the Harvest Runs on Borrowed Time

If your strategy depends on tomorrow’s windfall, you're farming in the dark. Learn how to prepare before the harvest window closes.

5/27/2025
6 min
Raising Stewards: Teaching Your Children the Principles of Infinite Banking
Family & Legacy

Raising Stewards: Teaching Your Children the Principles of Infinite Banking

Stewardship starts young. Discover how to pass on financial wisdom — and teach your children the values behind Infinite Banking.

5/27/2025
4 min
The Real Cost of Care: What Soaring Drug Prices Teach Us about Stewardship
Money & Finances

The Real Cost of Care: What Soaring Drug Prices Teach Us about Stewardship

Rising healthcare costs are more than an economic issue — they’re a stewardship wake-up call. Learn what to watch for and how to lead wisely.

5/27/2025
5 min
The Difference Between Stewardship and Management
Money & Finances

The Difference Between Stewardship and Management

Management organizes. Stewardship leads. Explore the deeper difference — and why it matters for legacy-focused families.

5/27/2025
7 min
Bitcoin: Buzzword or Blessing? A Steward’s Guide for Retirees
Retirement & Planning

Bitcoin: Buzzword or Blessing? A Steward’s Guide for Retirees

Should faithful stewards hold Bitcoin? Get a grounded, faith-aligned take on crypto from a legacy perspective.

5/27/2025
3 min
5 Reasons Most Estate Plans Fail (and How to Avoid Them)
Family & Legacy

5 Reasons Most Estate Plans Fail (and How to Avoid Them)

Most estate plans are incomplete — or forgotten. Here’s what causes failure, and how stewardship can protect your family’s future.

5/27/2025
5 min
How to Finance a Business Purchase Without Losing Control — Even Something as Simple as a Laptop
Money & Finances

How to Finance a Business Purchase Without Losing Control — Even Something as Simple as a Laptop

You don’t have to give up control to grow. Discover how to finance business expenses — without compromise.

5/27/2025
4 min
“Am I Too Late?” The Truth About Legacy After 55
Retirement & Planning

“Am I Too Late?” The Truth About Legacy After 55

It’s never too late to lead. If you’re 55 or older, here’s how to start building a legacy with confidence and clarity.

5/27/2025
6 min
Infinite Banking: Becoming Your Own Source of Financing
Money & Finances

Infinite Banking: Becoming Your Own Source of Financing

Learn the timeless process of Infinite Banking — and how faithful families use it to gain control, privacy, and purpose with every dollar.

5/27/2025
5 min
How to Talk to Your Adult Children About Inheritance Without Creating Pressure
Family & Legacy

How to Talk to Your Adult Children About Inheritance Without Creating Pressure

Conversations about inheritance don’t have to be awkward. Discover how to approach them with grace, wisdom, and purpose.

5/27/2025
6 min
Teaching Your Children the Value of Legacy
Family & Legacy

Teaching Your Children the Value of Legacy

Legacy doesn’t start with assets — it starts with understanding. Here’s how to teach your children what stewardship really means.

5/27/2025
4 min
Solving the Legacy Planning Gap: What Nelson Nash Taught Us About Time, Trust, and Capital
Money & Finances

Solving the Legacy Planning Gap: What Nelson Nash Taught Us About Time, Trust, and Capital

Legacy gaps often stem from unclear leadership. Learn how Nelson Nash’s teachings bridge that gap with trust and capital control

5/27/2025
5 min
Three Retirement Questions That Matter More Than ‘Do I Have Enough?
Retirement & Planning

Three Retirement Questions That Matter More Than ‘Do I Have Enough?

Retiring isn’t just about savings — it’s about calling, stability, and legacy. Ask the deeper questions faithful stewards should focus on.

5/27/2025
7 min
Why Stability Outweighs Growth in Retirement Planning
Retirement & Planning

Why Stability Outweighs Growth in Retirement Planning

Growth is good — but stability is vital. Learn why wise retirees prioritize income consistency and capital control.

5/27/2025
3 min
The True Goal of Retirement: Income Stability, Family Leadership, and Freedom
Retirement & Planning

The True Goal of Retirement: Income Stability, Family Leadership, and Freedom

Retirement isn’t the end — it’s a handoff. Learn how faithful stewards can retire into impact, not retreat.

5/27/2025
5 min