Comments on: Sound Mind Investing Handbook Review

By: Bjorn

Bjorn — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:59:14 +0000

Sound Mind Investing Handbook has been very educational to me. I am in the financial services business and when I was first starting out, this Handbook helped me pass my securities licenses exams! Well written and makes concepts very understandable to me. When I first read it (1996 or 97), and saw the stance on being debt-free first, I thought “no way,” never imagining life without debt, and now I agree 100%!

By: Jay Peroni

Jay Peroni — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:28:32 +0000

Bob,
Thanks for the review. I own a copy myself being a financial professional… You are so right it does have a college textbook feel to it.

All in all, this is a great intro to investing book for Christians. However,
where I beleieve the book misses the mark is on faith-based investing. Austin Pryor does not bring in the moral responsibility that comes with investing. Blindly supportiing companies that oppose our values should at least be a part of the discussion. With all of the research available, it is easier to find companies to invest in that are making a positive difference in our world all the while avoiding companies that are morally polluting our culture.

Many will choose to do something about – screen their portfolios and make different choices. Others will continue investing like they always have. Either way, this should be an issue each and every Christian should think about: how does God want me to invest His money?

Many Blessings,
Jay Peroni, CFP
Author of The Faith-Based Millionaire & The Faith-Based Investor

By: Matt Jabs

Matt Jabs — Sat, 16 May 2009 17:20:06 +0000

I’m in the process of reading this book now.

I am currently so focused on my own debt reduction that I haven’t busted into the meat & potatoes of how best to invest. What I am mostly using this book for, as Bob mentions, is as a reference when I need to learn or brush up on specific topics.

I can confidently say that the book is laid out in an excellent manner; the order of steps, and quality of advice has been spot on so far.