Comments on: Sound Mind Investing Handbook Review

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:06:20 +0000

Jay,

Thanks for the kind words about the book. Actually, it does look at the moral responsibilities of the investor in Chapter 28. However, our take on the subject is different than those who subscribe to the typical viewpoint of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). To learn more about our view on the subject, please read: http://www.soundmindinvesting.com/visitor/archives/2001/oct/feature.htm

All the best,

Matthew Pryor
Director of Operations
Sound Mind Investing

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.