It’s so easy as Christians to always feel like we’re never doing enough. Put simply - it’s okay to spend money on ourselves. It’s okay to buy art or enjoy a restaurant meal or to grow flowers rather than vegetables. We don’t have to give it all away, or feel guilty about spending some of it on ourselves. I love John Wesley. His insights and wisdom continue to be valued even … [Read more...] about It’s okay to spend money on ourselves
Arnold Machel, CFP®
Arnold Machel lives, works, and worships in the White Rock/South Surrey area. In 1995, he founded Visionvest Financial Planning & Services with the dual goals of “effecting positive financial change” and assisting clients to “Invest with Vision”. Since that time Visionvest has received numerous recognitions, including being voted in the top three in the Best Investment/Financial Advisor category by Peace Arch News readers for the past four years in a row.
Arnold has held the Certified Financial Planner® designation since 1998 and has served on many boards, currently sitting on the board of Abundance Canada (formerly the Mennonite Foundation of Canada), a national charity focused on helping Canadians give generously. He is currently a co-host with his son, Ben, on the popular monthly Retire In BC podcast.
Questions and comments can be directed to him at dr.rrsp@visionvest.ca. Please note that all comments are of a general nature and should not be relied upon as individual advice. While every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, facts and figures are not guaranteed.
Recognize all of the warning signs of investment fraud
Recently, the BC Securities Commission (BCSC) released the statement that “fewer than half of British Columbians recognize all of the warning signs of investment fraud.” What’s particularly scary about the report is that, contrary to what you might think, as church-goers we are typically at greater risk of falling prey to fraud than the general public. First, … [Read more...] about Recognize all of the warning signs of investment fraud