Life is busy and complex, and it is easy to lose sight of God’s gifts to us. It is hoped that reading this devotional book will nurture your spiritual growth and will inspire you, the reader, to reflect upon God’s gifts to all of us. In the process, you will realize how blessed you are through God’s overwhelming grace and love.
Life is busy and complex, and it is easy to lose sight of God’s gifts to us. It is hoped that reading this devotional book will nurture your spiritual growth and will inspire you, the reader, to reflect upon God’s gifts to all of us. In the process, you will realize how blessed you are through God’s overwhelming grace and love.
This book addresses the numerous practical and moral issues confronting Catholics in their investment endeavors. The work is divided into four parts: Part 1 focuses on faith-related matters relevant to investing as seen in scripture, the catechism, and the writings of various saints and others. The topics include thanksgiving, stewardship, prudence, anxiety, and others, all of which can affect our investing. Part 2 presents an overview of investing principles and facts to be considered when managing a portfolio. Herein are four primary objectives: (a) to explain basic investing, (b) to familiarize readers with the return characteristics of different types of investments, (c) to show how expenses impact returns, and (d) to address the issue of professional help versus your own efforts for investing decisions. Part 3 addresses morally responsible investing. This section draws from the pastoral letter Economic Justice for All and summarizes the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines. The final part offers help with both secular and faith-related challenges in investment ventures. For example, topics addressed include how to temper investing with prudence as opposed to blindly following the investment practices promoted by the investments industry. This section addresses investments that are harmonious with church teachings. The largest groups of Catholic-oriented mutual funds are introduced.
Exploring the Investments Jungle: Finding Your Way to Financial Success" is the perfect book for anyone who wants to make intelligent investment decisions, but isn't sure where to begin. You'll learn: Which investments are the most suitable for you Where to find the investments that meet your needs How to avoid common pitfalls With the help of Seth C. Anderson's easy-to-follow guidelines, you can effectively navigate the investments jungle instead of relying on professionals-professionals who may be more interested in their own profits than your well-being. You can take control of your financial future . . . and there's no better time than now.
Enrich your life with the information, anecdotes, and humor found in The Joy Guide: Keys to Happiness, Health, and Prosperity, written from a Christian perspective by Linda Slaton Anderson and Seth C. Anderson. Explore such topics as happiness, friendship, love, forgiveness, health, and finance; and discover how they can help you to find a full and rewarding life. The Andersons have also included the results of intriguing yet practical research, such as the effects of church attendance on longevity, the health benefits of laughter, the impact of money on happiness, and much more. By making the Scriptures come alive with practical applications for daily living, the Andersons have developed a great resource for group discussions, such as Bible study programs, book clubs, Sunday school, and Christian formation classes. A suggested format for group discussion is included in the last chapter of the book. In weaving the Christian wisdom of the ages with the findings of modern research, The Joy Guide seeks to enhance the quality of your daily life and provide you with tools necessary to build a joyful future for you and your family.
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