Austin Pryor

Austin Pryor is the founder of Sound Mind Investing, America's best-selling investment newsletter written from a biblical perspective. SMI helps people manage money well so they can truly live well and give generously.

Resisting financial temptation

There's more involved than simply learning the rules of money management, isn't there? To paraphrase well-known investor Warren Buffett, if it was simply a matter of gaining enough knowledge, all librarians would be rich!

Resisting financial temptation

A game of recovery

None of us can look back at a lifetime of spending, investing, and giving decisions and be totally pleased with our own performance. Being a good steward, however, is a game of recovery.

Financial principles worth knowing

We must learn to set financial priorities that are honoring toward God and point toward the attainment of God-given goals.

Financial principles worth knowing

6 Solid Investing Principles

A well-defined investing strategy is one of the cornerstones of a successful financial life. While investing techniques vary widely, all good strategies are built on the same foundation. Here are six core principles you should keep in mind as you plan your own strategy.

6 Solid Investing Principles

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Savings

Have you ever stopped to consider the potential "future value" of the money you spend today? That is, if you were to save it rather than spend it, what would it be worth as you near retirement, say in 20 years?

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Savings

It's Good to Quit Doing Bad Things, Right?

When I was growing up, one of the worst things that could be said about you was that you were a quitter. But being a quitter has gotten a bad rap.

It's Good to Quit Doing Bad Things, Right?

4 Common Investing Mistakes You Are Making

When you enter an investment, always have a specific plan in place that will trigger your exit. No exceptions. Even when you know you're right. Especially when you know you're right.

4 Common Investing Mistakes You Are Making