I am now 40 and have maybe 25 years to what is commony called ‘retirement’ – not that I actually intend to retire…

But the question of future financial planning is one that we can’t avoid much longer.

At present I have minimal superannuation and while we are part way to owning our own home there is little else by way of significant assets. We need to make some decisions.

What is the way forward?

‘Sensible planning’ would say pay off the family home and then get some investment properties… or invest in something. But I am constantly challenged by what is ‘sensible’ and what is right. I find myself asking ‘why should we accumulate truckloads of wealth while our friends (who have used money wisely – but have had less of it) struggle just to get out of the rent cycle?’

Why don’t we give some of our wealth to them?

Why should we retire comfortably when our good friends on current projections will ‘retire’ and struggle?

What would Jesus say to our situation?

Should we be accruing wealth so that we are not a burden on society in our old age? Or should we be sharing what we have so that those we love can also live a bit easier?

I have been delaying making a decision on this issue but I think its time Danelle and I bit the bullet and made up our minds which we way we are going to jump.

I don’t think it has to be either selfish greed or mindless generosity – but its hard to find the balance.if online download rocker the