The Wealth, Well-Ordered Blog

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a reminder of our ultimate destiny and the value of living in right order now, even in a chaotic and noisy world. As successful DIY investors, we can draw both practical and spiritual guidance from this mystery—not just for our portfolios, but for our ...

As the sun rose this morning, many of us who pray the Liturgy of the Hours reflected on the antiphon from Psalm 36: “In your light, Lord, we see light.” It's a reminder that true clarity doesn’t come from market forecasts or legislative briefings—it comes from remaining anchored in God’s wisdom, esp...

A recent analysis by Abernathy Daley 401k Consultants revealed a troubling trend: the vast majority of corporate 401(k) plans have consistently underperformed cheaper, more effective alternatives over the past decade. And unless structural changes are made, that underperformance is expected to conti...

Key Provisions in the Amended Bill

• SALT Cap Raised: State and local tax deduction cap raised to $40,000 (temporary, first five years) 

• Tax Breaks: Deductions for overtime and tips; expanded child tax credit ($2,200 per child); auto loan interest deduction on U.S.-assembled cars

• Senior...

All of us know the tension between what is and what could be—the sacred gap between our current financial reality and our deeper hopes for a life of significance. It is the space where our desire for impact, freedom, legacy, and peace tugs at the limitations of our day-to-day lives. We long to live ...

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Volatility is a feature of the markets, not a flaw.

We know this intellectually, but emotionally, it can still shake us. Market headlines shift by the hour, news cycles stir anxiety, and when portfolios wobble, many investors begin to wonder whether their plan is still sound.

Here’s the ...