We’re excited to share our “vision” for Bountiful Financial: To increase integrity and unity by democratizing faith-based investing. Integrity is about wholeness. Right now, many people have no choice but to compartmentalize their values because they lack the...
This Christmas season, I am reflecting on one of Christ’s many names: the Prince of Peace. If we seek Christ and live by His teachings, He can bring peace to the world and peace to our hearts, even amidst life’s challenges. As He said, “In me ye might have peace. In...
I admire the emphasis on practicing “discernment” in the landmark Catholic document Mensuram Bonam. It challenges Catholics and all people of faith to leave neutral ground and make intentional, values-based decisions in their investments. While the world rarely offers...
This Thanksgiving, we at Bountiful Financial take time to acknowledge the Creator’s guiding hand in providing us with purpose and direction. We are also deeply grateful for the many individuals who have contributed to advancing faith-based investing alongside us. To...
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...
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...