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.

Food for Thought – The Economics of Eating

Food isn’t just abundance—it reveals how we spend, live, and prioritize, exposing tradeoffs between convenience, culture, health, and daily habits

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.

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.

Was Jesus a Socialist?

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

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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.