As disciples of Christ we're to live according to the standard of obedience He set for us and that includes how we earn spend and save money On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk about spending as a disciple of Christ and how we can apply principles in God's word to our finances Then he'll answer various financial questions from a biblical perspective See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

It's a phone call no one wants to get a debt collector bugging you about a bill you may not even remember You may legitimately owe the debt in question but maybe you don't So it's important to know your rights On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about your options and how to deal with debt collectors Then he'll answer your calls and financial questions from a biblical perspective See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

People often ask if they rsquo re responsible for a loved one rsquo s debts once they pass away In most cases the answer is no mdash but not always nbsp On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will explain that managing a family member rsquo s finances after death can be a little more complex than you might think Then he rsquo ll 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 s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm [... more]

Many caregivers struggle with the often massive bills involved in caregiving What do you do when the debt piles up What about when an aging loved passes away and leaves an estate full of debt Michael Grayson PhD shares a path to safety from financial despair and crushing debt If you or the estate of a loved one is facing debt collectors contact Dr Grayson and his staff before writing any checks https build credit com [... more]

If you rsquo re behind on your bills the last thing you want is to see a collection notice in the mail or get a call from a collector But now these agencies have even more ways to ruin your day On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore have details about the recent rule changes that now allow collection agencies to text and email you Debt collection rule changes on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

For the past years retirement investors have relied on the rule to help them make nbsp plans for their future nbsp But nbsp this nbsp rule mdash designed to help nbsp you nbsp stretch your savings to last your lifetime mdash is nbsp now nbsp suddenly nbsp changing nbsp On the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore nbsp share the new revelations about this retirement savings nbsp strategy nbsp nbsp Find out what rsquo s changed with the nbsp rule nbsp on nbsp the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on [... more]

Mecklenburg County voters recently rejected a sales-tax increase It was advertised as raising money for arts and parks Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation senior fellow has examined the impact of the timing of local sales-tax votes on the likelihood of their approval He's found that voters are less likely to endorse these tax hikes during high-turnout elections Public schools have struggled for years with a racial achievement gap But recent research is pointing toward ways to help improve minority student performance Seth Gershenson professor of public policy at American University explains how a teacher's race can make an impact on [... more]