Unexpected IRS Refund? What You Should Know and Smart Ways to Spend It Receiving an unexpected check from the IRS can feel like winning a small lottery. However, before you start planning that dream vacation or shopping spree, it's important to tak…
Filing Without All Your Tax Documents? Why It’s Risky and How to Get What You Need Tax season is upon us, and for many, it can be a stressful time. It's tempting to just get your taxes filed as quickly as possible, especially if you're expect…
Inheritance Incoming: Are You Ready? Receiving an inheritance can be a blessing, often arriving during a time of grief1. However, it also presents a significant financial responsibility. As Christians, we are called to be wise stewards of the resou…
How Can I Stay Generous for God Even in Tough Times? It's easy to be generous when your bank account is full and your investments are performing well. But what about when you're facing a job loss, unexpected medical bills, or an economic downturn? …
Are You Taking These 10 Smart Steps to Maximize Your Retirement Savings in 2025? Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of financial stewardship, a concept deeply rooted in Christian values. As Proverbs 21:5 1 reminds us, "The plans of the diligen…
Could Your Tax Return Be Raising Audit Alarms? Hi friends, and welcome back to Ask Ralph – Christian Finance! Did you know that in 2021, the gap between taxes owed and taxes paid in the U.S. was a staggering $625 billion1? That's a lot of mon…
Got a Tax Notice? Now What? Receiving a letter from the IRS can be unsettling, but don't worry! It's not uncommon, and as Christians, we can face this challenge with faith and wisdom, knowing that God is our provider and guide. This blog post will …
Who’s Doing Your Taxes – and Can You Trust Them? Tax season can be a stressful time for many, filled with uncertainty and a sense of dread. It's tempting to simply hand over your financial documents to a tax preparer and hope for the be…
Who Can You Trust With Your Taxes? Choosing the Right Tax Professional Tax season can be a time of stress and uncertainty, especially when it comes to entrusting someone with your financial information. As Christians, we want to make wise financial…
Struggling with Taxes? When to Call in the Pros Taxes! That dreaded time of year when we gather all our financial documents, try to decipher complicated forms, and hope we don't make any costly mistakes. While some people find satisfaction in tackl…
