Planning for Uncertainty
by Ron Bare Early in my career I remember hearing that it is wise to plan for the “Certainty of Uncertainty”. As a financial advisor, this really resonated with me. Reflecting on that phrase now, after 30 years of experience, including various times of uncertainty, I firmly believe in the truth of that wisdom. When […]
Staying the Course During Market Volatility
by Ron Bare Along with most Americans, we’ve been watching closely as President Donald Trump declared April 2nd to be “Liberation Day” and implemented broader tariffs than anticipated by economic watchdogs and television pundits. These tariffs, which include a 10% duty on all imports to the U.S. and meaningfully higher rates for some countries in […]
Helping You Plan Well for Retirement
by Adam Black Retirement is a significant milestone in American culture – a chance to reflect on your life’s journey and accomplishments. As you reflect, looking back in the rear view mirror of your life, what do you hope to see? This year at Bare, our theme is Year of Increase. We believe in helping […]
Passing on Biblical Wisdom to the Next Generation
By Ron Bare While stopped at a red light today, the image on the box truck in front of me caught my eye. There, displayed on the back of the truck, was an image of a family enjoying a meal together. All of a sudden, I found myself craving a delicious holiday meal. (Thankfully, those […]
Biblical Wisdom for Uncertain Times
By Ron Bare Uncertainty is a certainty in this world, and if you don’t believe me, turn on the news. This year alone has been filled with plenty of uncertainty – an assassination attempt, war in the Middle East, war in Ukraine, an election, and I could go on. Uncertainty is inevitable and unpredictable, so […]
Leaving a Family Legacy of Generosity
by Ron Bare My parents taught me to be generous. Throughout my childhood they instilled many values, both in speech and in action – but it was the “action” values that really remained. I don’t remember whether our house was always clean or whether my mom’s meals were always perfectly cooked. But I do remember […]
Implementing Faithful Living with Intentionality
by Ron Bare It’s easy to talk the talk. But when it comes to walking the walk, that’s a little more difficult, isn’t it? We’ve all seen this in action. This is why it’s easy to say that we will be more mindful of our budget, but when we start to smell that coffee, the […]
Living Faithfully – A Practical Guide
by Ron Bare Without a doubt, my favorite moment when flying on a plane is the descent. We’re finally about to land at our destination, whether it is a beautiful beach, a tropical island, or majestic mountains. And every time, I am in awe at the landscape below me. The way that the mountains, forests, […]
Focusing on Faithfulness in 2024
by Ron Bare I learned all about hard work growing up on a farm. I understood that the small,unglamorous jobs had to be done. Yet this didn’t make my first job off the farm much easier. Iwas working at a local lumber yard, and my job was to catch wood as it came through thesaw. […]
Life on Purpose
by Ron Bare We all want the things we do to have purpose. As a kid, we want to have purpose in the sports we play – why do we play? How do we win? That kid turns into a teenager who wants to have purpose in their future – how do I get where […]