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Our Team’s 3 Favorite Budgeting Apps in 2026 April 7, 2026 By Joel Reimer, CFP®

When working with clients on spending and cash flow, they often ask what budgeting app is the best o

Budgeting for retirement? Here are 3 apps that can help!  February 17, 2022 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

Our very first Sound Stewardship Principle is “Live within your means.” This principle is the great leveler! Everybody has to do it, no matter your income, otherwise stuff goes bad fast. If you’ve eve

Single? Set up a budget check-in to stay on top of your goals  March 31, 2021 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

If you’re single, how often do you have a budget check-in meeting? And whom do you meet with (besides yourself)? More than a third of our clients are one-person households; these solo-budgeters have c

How to do a budget meeting both spouses will enjoy  March 10, 2021 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

When you read the words “Regular Budget Meeting,” what do you feel? Panic? Excitement? Instant boredom? Anticipation? Fear? In the next few blog posts, we’re going to explore how a regular budget can

How the Budget Act Could Affect You!  November 5, 2015 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 On November 2, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, legislation that raises the federal debt limit and establishes the framework f

“Equipping for Excellence: Non-Profit Compliance on a Shoestring Budget”  May 16, 2014 by Sound Stewardship Team

SERVING KC: BUSINESS PLANNING FORUM Matt Syverson from Sound Stewardship, along with Greg Owens (Keller & Owens), Troy Redstone (PHD Retirement Consultants), and Brian Johnston (Polsinelli), once

2025 Deadlines You Need to Know  December 3, 2025 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

It's important to stay updated on key financial numbers that can impact your planning and savings strategy. The biggest change this year includes a new 401(k) “Super Catchup” for those who turn age

11 Smart Money Tips for International Vacations  April 22, 2023 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Have you been saving up for a globe-trotting summer vacation? Planning an international excursion sometime soon? At Sound Stewardship, we remind our clients that an ocean-hopping trip isn’t an excuse

How to “glamp” without breaking the bank  May 21, 2020 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

At Sound Stewardship, we’re always advocating for innovative ways to live within your means while enjoying a rewarding life. For many people, travel is an essential part of a full life, but

The three most common money mistakes  August 3, 2017 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Even though they defy common sense, they’re surprisingly easy to make. In his book Master Your Money, Ron Blue describes the top money mistakes that keep us from our full financial potential. At firs