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01 Apr Cheaters Never Win and Winners Never Cheat

Posted at 13:52h in Faith by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you could not have missed the headlines regarding the recent college admissions scandal. Actresses, business leaders, and other wealthy parents have been charged with college entry fraud. I think it's actually quite ironic if you think about it....

09 Sep Hey Girl – Build Your Tribe

Posted at 23:17h in Faith by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

Find your tribe of friends Friend look around. Get off your iPhone and stop wasting time staring at a screen. If you're in college, walk to the other side of campus. Hang out at the student center. Sit next to someone new in every class. If...

20 Mar Why You Shouldn’t Plan to Work Until you Die

Posted at 14:32h in Budget Planning by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

Sheryl is no stranger to hard work. She was a teacher for over 35 years and her husband was a school administrator. They raised twin boys and made sure their children were well-educated. When we first met just 10 years ago, Sheryl was grieving the loss of...

28 Feb Are You Ready to Let Go, or Not?

Posted at 15:20h in Faithful Finance by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

I am the mom of a 10-year-old daughter. Lately I've noticed that she wants to be more independent and have more responsibility, but she also still loves her stuffed animals, toys, and playing make-believe with her friends and her little brother. I recently asked her if she...

17 Nov Your Favorite Christian Blogger, Speaker, or Author Can’t be Your “Spiritual Everything”

Posted at 15:30h in Faithful Finance by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

"What is going on?" I have repeated this phrase a lot lately. I read the headlines each morning and I just shake my head. Almost every day someone sends me an article with a comment attached to it saying, "Have you seen this yet? Do you...

31 Oct Are you so Busy Making a Living that you Forgot to Live?

Posted at 17:16h in Faithful Finance by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

I counsel people daily on how to best manage their personal finances. We talk about risk versus return, diversification, and other financial planning tools. However, one thing that sets people apart is whether or not they are working to live, or living to work. You...

19 Sep Why Don’t Moms have Resumes?

Posted at 22:19h in Faithful Finance by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

I parked my car in the garage. I had just returned from the grocery store. I braced myself as I prepared to carry 15 bags of groceries into the house, hopefully in one trip. My son then handed me his backpack because his toes were tired. "How is...

15 Aug Faithful Finance Across the Globe

Posted at 21:37h in Faithful Finance by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

I am on a mission to get the message of Faithful Finance into the hands of individuals all over the world. I spent the last couple of weeks traveling to Europe and Russia to interview business owners and talk to new friends that range in...

19 Jul My Small Part in God’s Epic Story

Posted at 09:00h in Uncategorized by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

Just over a year ago, God placed a vision in my heart that seemed impossible. He told me over and over again, "Tell your story." I tried to shake it off and ignore it. I could not figure why God was pursuing me with such...

12 Jul 5 Lessons Learned from the Greatest Generation

Posted at 14:01h in Uncategorized by Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA

My husband's beloved grandfather, Pappy, died this month at the age of 92. His death was completely unexpected. People find that hard to believe, but it's the truth. We expected him to make it to Age 100. He was still driving a car, active in his...

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