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.

The Price Of Money

Learn how interest rates and bond yields work, why the 10-year matters, and what changing rates can mean for borrowers and investors.

Profits: Vice or Virtue?

A look at how profits can reward value creation, encourage competition and risk-taking, and help drive broader economic progress.

Is Gold a Good Investment?

Gold can preserve value and diversify a portfolio, but its lack of cash flow raises important questions for long-term investors.

Blue-Collar Aristocracy

College is not the only path to success. Skilled trades offer paid training, strong wages, and a practical route to financial independence.

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About the Author

Brett Bonecutter, CFP®

Private Wealth Advisor

Brett’s career spans real estate, mortgage, and alternative investments, culminating in a wealth advisory practice at TBG. His faith-based, worldview-centric philosophy aligns closely with David Bahnsen’s thought leadership.

He earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies, an M.B.A., and CFP® education from Pepperdine and is licensed as a real estate and mortgage broker in California.