Author: Sound Stewardship Team

Surprised by your 2018 taxes?  March 26, 2019 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

If you were like many Americans, you might have been surprised by either a smaller refund or a larger bill than you expected. 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affected taxpayers in unexpected ways, especi

Can investing save the world? A case for impact investments  February 20, 2019 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

It seems that everyone likes to hate on business lately. Politicians rail against corporate interests and Wall Street greed. In pop culture, the bad guys are almost always in suits and ties. One recen

Financially anxious? This chart may calm you down.  February 19, 2019 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Early into 2019, the nervousness of last year is still lingering in the markets. Already this year, the headlines have been full of: Government shutdownsTrade warsBrexit turmoilPredictions of reces

Two major milestones for Sound Stewardship  February 15, 2019 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

When I started the company back in 2004, I had no idea where it would take me.  Equipped with only a laptop and a phone, I was determined to help people discover more confidence and contentment w

Financial advice that changed my life  January 24, 2019 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Right after we got married, my wife and I attended a seminar on basic financial literacy. Although the class wasn’t designed specifically for young couples, the timing was just right to help us start

We’re Hiring!  January 17, 2019 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Take the next step in your financial planning career! Sound Stewardship is seeking a customer service guru for our Client Care Specialist opening. The Client Care Specialist is a great position for

Six books that inspired us this year  December 13, 2018 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Every year we like to share some of the books that have impacted us—and inspired blog posts—over the  past 12 months. As we close out 2018, here’s what we recommend you add to your must-read list.

How could year-end giving under the new tax law be different for you?  December 6, 2018 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

We’re entering one of the best times of year: the giving season! Even though Sound Stewardship is focused on generosity year-round, Americans up their interest in giving during the winter holiday mont

To you, our Sound Stewardship family, Happy Thanksgiving!   November 22, 2018 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

As we ready ourselves for Thanksgiving, we can’t help but think about the joy that being with family brings. But we’re also very aware of a different type of family we’re thankful for: each and every

What World War I Teaches Us About Managing Money  November 15, 2018 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

As we reach the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11, 1918), I’ve found myself becoming more fascinated with an era that’s relatively unknown to me. Even though I’ve visited Kansas