There are many reasons people put off saving for retirement it's hard to imagine your life or years into the future But there are also many reasons to start saving as soon as possible So what are the five steps young investors can take today Peter at RichonPlanning breaks it down with Erin Kennedy Track Your Budget it's important to know what's coming in and what's going out before you make any financial decisions Set Aside Money for Big Expenses would you like to save for a down payment A wedding A nice vacation Open a Roth account you'll probably [... more]

Are you prepared for a worst-case scenario with the assets you rsquo ve worked hard to build up On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk about an inexpensive way to protect your assets from unexpected and potentially devastating mishaps Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

What does it take to succeed nbsp Talk to any successful person and they rsquo ll probably tell you that it takes hard work and discipline On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain why working hard at something can pay big dividends both spiritually and financially nbsp Then he rsquo ll answer the financial questions you want to ask nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Investing during a recession requires a very different approach In light of recent market volatility inflation and interest rate hikes from the Fed Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy walk through a few tips for investing during a recession including -Is Cash Really King -Defensive Stocks healthcare utilities and consumer staples like food and beverages are fairly recession proof -Dividend Stocks and Fixed Income Investments like Bonds -Keep Investing a strategy known as Dollar Cost Averaging If you'd like to speak with Peter to determine if your portfolio is recession-proof or if you'd just like to talk through these [... more]

Rich reacts to the Mariners giving rookie OF Julio Rodriguez a huge long-term contract and makes a desperate plea for someone to take out the Houston Astros before his Yankees have to face them in the playoffs Rich explains why it's not too soon for the ers to throw QB Trey Lance into the fire as their starter over Jimmy Garoppolo 'Brother from Another' co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss his new gig on Amazon Prime's 'Thursday Night Football' coverage says why Trey Lance's early struggles as the ers QB could pay off huge dividends down the road why Kevin [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories because of the devastating nature of the attack the U S government chose to keep the details of the HMT Rhona hushed Grove City College PoliSci professor Paul Kengor brings us the details through the eyes of Sergeant Frank Bryer T J Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius Commodore Vanderbilt's humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history The Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution propel the Gold Rush reshape Manhattan invent the modern corporation and create the modern [... more]

A big part of a Christian's walk is to fulfill God's calling on their life using the spiritual gifts that He has given each believer And one of those could be the gift of stewardship On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will welcome Leo Sabo of the Christian Stewardship Network to share how you can know if you're called to the ministry of stewardship Then Rob will answer your calls and various financial questions See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The world's been at war with God's Kingdom ever since Adam and Eve fell into sin The newest battleground is investing So do you know which side your investments are on On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk with Robert Netzly about realigning your portfolio to do Kingdom work specifically in the area of abortion Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on a variety of financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Pastor Kevin Harney offers practical guidance for simplifying your life and maintaining a healthy margin in your busy schedule by focusing your energy on your highest priorities and saying 'no' to those of lesser importance Get Kevin's book No is a Beautiful Word for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast learning-to-say-no featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

There are always more ways to spend money than there are to save it So no matter how much you have it rsquo s important to spend wisely On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share some of their ideas about wise spending and saving Then they rsquo ll take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss More ways to save money on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

With Christmas just a few days away this is a time when we naturally feel more generous And you may be looking for ways to extend to others that spirit of generosity you rsquo re feeling this season On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore chat with Laurie Farquhar of the National Christian Foundation about the answers to questions about giving That rsquo s on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Most high schools offer no formal training in personal finances nbsp So graduates go straight to college or enter the work force knowing little about managing money On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore offer a crash course in financial literacy We rsquo ll have money tips for young adults on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Ever meet someone who has so much knowledge that they end up sounding like a windbag Hans and Robby discuss how some consumer activists in the financial industry talk about life insurance and what they get wrong this week on Finishing Well Life insurance sometimes gets a bad rap - it is too expensive or a bad investment or you don't need it once you retire Hans goes over where he agrees with these people like about term insurance and where he disagrees People need life insurance in retirement What is your family going to do when you die This [... more]

Five years after meeting a trio of children grappling with their identity Rita Braver met up with them to see how their lives have progressed Life often imitates art In an interview with Michelle Miller nbsp Mariska Hargitay the actress and executive producer of Law and Order Special Victims Unit talks about taking her fight for victims of sexual assault on and off the screen nbsp See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

Author Peter Richon defines the most pressing need in and biggest concern of retirement income The traditional approach to planning for income leaves doubt and worry What are the methods for planning for increased lifestyle security [... more]

We're living longer than ever and of course that's a good thing However longevity presents its own challenges John explains Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com retirement longevity-risk [... more]

Sometimes the idea of constructing a complete retirement plan can be overwhelming to people John Stillman discusses a few easy places to start that can be quick and painless but they pay big dividends down the road [... more]

What are the things that you should be sure you have in your retirement stocking if you want to have a Merry Retirement [... more]