At Bountiful Financial, we’re blessed to learn Christian principles from a variety of faith perspectives. One idea that has resonated with me is the call to “enhance the common good,” a principle taught across Christian traditions and particularly emphasized by...
“In light of the changing US political landscape, how can our sustainability products not only stay relevant but compete even better in this key market?” This is the question major sustainability and ESG data providers are asking themselves. One great answer: Map your...
The enthusiasm for joining our second Latter-day Saint Investment Advisory Council has been incredible. The next council will focus on accounting for company controversies in portfolios built to align with Latter-day Saint values. At Bountiful Financial, we uniquely...
This week, during Bountiful Financial’s quarterly planning session, David Friedman made a powerful point: true integrity means fully integrating your values and faith into every aspect of your life. When you live with integrity, there are no boundaries to how God...
I am inspired by the Catholic Church’s focus on helping nations burdened by debt, which often leads to severe poverty for many individuals. This brings to mind the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18:21–35, where a servant who was forgiven a large debt...
Seek ye first the kingdom of God, except if it costs you risk-adjusted returns. Is there an investment-related carve-out such as this to the commandment to “seek ye first the kingdom of God”? (Matthew 6:33) Many Christians, who are exemplary in their efforts to live...
Controversial Take: How You Manage Your Money is Much More Important Than How Much You Have Most people manage their money with the goal of maximizing it to support their families and improve their lifestyles. However, what if your financial and investment decisions...
At Bountiful Financial, we love discovering the common beliefs that unite people as we work with various faith communities to build investment frameworks. One of these widely shared beliefs is beautifully articulated in Jesus Christ’s call to be peacemakers: “Blessed...
Of all God’s commandments, here’s the most challenging: “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to those that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). If we can find the courage to live this commandment,...
The name of “Climate Week NYC” should be changed. My proposal: The Summit for Saving Our Global Home. Why is this better? First, “Saving Our Global Home” echoes the respected US Conference of Catholic Bishops investment guidelines and resonates with many faith...