Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths - Proverbs - Why are people so worried about the economy these days Part of the issue is concern about a number of factors including the upcoming US election high inflation high interest rates and various geopolitical issues like what's happening with China Taiwan Ukraine and the Middle East How are people dealing with this uncertainty Uncertainty for many people leads to fear especially for those on a fixed budget or [... more]

Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established Proverbs Howard Dayton is the founder of Compass Finances God's Way and the former host of this program HOW DOES A SPENDING PLAN HELP WITH MANAGING YOUR MONEY AND REDUCING YOUR DEBT Howard founder of Compass Finances God's Way introduces the concept of a spending plan budget He explains that a spending plan is not just about restricting expenses but is a strategic tool that helps direct money towards achieving life goals and reducing debt The plan also controls impulse spending and is flexible enough to adjust as [... more]

Proverbs says ldquo Train up a child in the way he should go Even when he is old he will not depart from it rdquo ndash a verse that has inspired many Christian parents to raise their children well But should that process include teaching their kids about finances On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Brian Holtz about financial discipleship for families Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Finances God's Way He's also the author of a brand new book Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children WHY A BOOK ABOUT MONEY FOR PARENTING Jesus used money in parables to teach spiritual lessons making it relatable and insightful for teaching children Managing money according to God's principles impacts our relationship with Him ACTIVE VS REACTIVE PARENTINGActive parenting involves setting goals and preparing children for future financial decisions Reactive parenting addresses issues only as they arise often in a negative context WHY A BOOK ABOUT MONEY FOR PARENTING Jesus [... more]

Howard Dayton is the founder of Compass Finances God's Way and the former host of this program - WHAT'S THE FIRST LOAN TYPE WE SHOULD AVOID Finance Company loans High interest rates large fees and closing costs Important to differentiate between interest rate and the APR as the latter includes additional costs - AND THE SECOND Payday loans Viewed as legalized robbery Typically have an APR of Creates a cycle of borrowing due to high interest rates with borrowers often giving away their entire paycheck to cover the loan - WHAT'S THE THIRD LOAN TYPE Pawnshop loans Short-term loans based [... more]

The wedding season is nearly upon us and if you rsquo re planning one you rsquo re probably already knee deep in details But don rsquo t let your busyness cause you to forget one of the most important things you need to discuss as a couple On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain that couples need to discuss how they are going to handle their finances before they say ldquo I do rdquo Then Rob will take your calls and answer the financial questions on your mind See omnystudio com listener [... more]

The Bible leaves no room for doubt that God owns the earth and all that is in it Yet it's often a challenge for Christians to put their understanding of that principle into practice On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk with Dan Schilling about how to practice the principle of God's total ownership in your life Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Sometimes dealing with finances in marriage can be a challenge But what better way is there to gain wisdom on how to deal with that challenge than to ask an expert On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes Howard Dayton author of Money and Marriage God rsquo s Way to hear from him the answers to some questions he rsquo s frequently been asked over the years Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial topics you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s the next MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo [... more]