Thoughts on Money is a thought leadership platform driven by fiduciaries at The Bahnsen Group. Our mission is to share weekly insights into a variety of wealth management topics featuring thoughts from field professionals on investing, planning, the economy, and pertinent cultural issues.
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35,000 Feet & The Things That Matter

Estate planning feels uncomfortable, but it protects loved ones by turning uncertainty into clarity and ensuring decisions are made much sooner.

The Jetsons vs. The Terminator – The Two Visions of Artificial Intelligence

AI is reshaping the world as both promise and risk, revealing how technology reflects human nature and amplifies outcomes.

Financial Framework for Graduates

A practical financial framework for young graduates navigating some of life’s biggest decisions and the freedom found in this new chapter.

Not an Exact Science 

One thing we can clearly learn from history is that risk cannot be caged or tamed.  Outcomes are not limited to the path or rhythms of ...

Ten-Dollar Finance Words

Finance jargon often sounds sophisticated, but this piece breaks down pricey investment words, exposing what they really mean and why clarity.

The Next Bear Market

Markets feel easy until they don't. Today, let's dive into why a 20% decline is inevitable and how investors should react to this.

If You Could Ask Just One Question

If you could ask only one due diligence question, this piece shows how incentives, credibility, and skin in the game matter more than theory.

Room for Life

Why the best financial plans aren’t perfect on paper. A thoughtful look at uncertainty, flexibility, and building plans that survive reality.

Was Jesus a Socialist?

Today, let's examine whether the economic ethics reflected in the teachings of Jesus meaningfully support the case for socialism.