Paying off debt is always a good thing but paying it off before retirement is one of the best financial moves you'll ever make It's a disturbing trend more people than ever are retiring with debt That reduces their lifestyle choices and increases the likelihood they'll have to return to work at some point Today we'll talk about carrying debt into retirement and how you can avoid it Preparing for a Debt-Free Retirement A Practical GuideAccording to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances of people aged to are in debt up from years ago This rising debt can severely [... more]

We all want our plans to succeed but what does the Lord want Are you and God on the same page regarding your financial plans Today we'll discuss achieving your financial goals and doing God's will As avid planners we know that having a plan is the best way to meet your financial goals or any goals for that matter But how do you ensure your plans align with God's will for your life As Christians we believe that Jesus' plans are the best and the Bible supports this in Proverbs Many are the plans in the mind of a [... more]

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At the most recent Kingdom Advisors Conference John shared an incredible story about some friends of his and an inheritance decision they made I've got some friends who are a super sharp young couple in their s His Father shared that he was about to give them a vast multi-million-dollar inheritance Amazing But they had been reflecting carefully on money and faith for months They said 'We are so grateful for this but we're already OK And if we got this money we'd start to rely on the shifting sands of this money for our security instead of the firm [... more]

The Playbook for Chronic AnxietyIt's generated by assumptions expectations false beliefs and false needs So if we can uncover false needs we can learn to die to them and relax into God's sovereignty This is a compelling way to grow in our relationship with faith We can use our anxiety triggers to open our souls up to God's presence What is an assumption you hold about yourself that's unreasonable If you're a perfectionist almost every assumption you hold about yourself is unreasonable Think about it When was the last time you looked at your work and said That was well [... more]

Relational Effects Of Lending MoneyProverbs reads The borrower becomes slave to the lender Lending money can hurt a relationship And that can happen whether you lend the money or not You're between a rock and a hard place and it seems like either way someone may end up resentful There are really only three things that can happen and only one of them is good If you decide not to lend the money the other person could be upset If you do lend the money and the other person doesn't repay it you'll probably be upset It's only the third [... more]

CONSIDERING THE FUTURE POST-HIGH SCHOOLRob discusses the pressure high school seniors and their parents face concerning post-secondary education and emphasizes the importance of aligning educational choices with financial realities He stresses the goal of avoiding college debt through early savings exploring scholarships and considering alternatives to a four-year college such as technical schools online courses and military service Financial planning for education should begin early incorporating discussions about affordability and scholarships Exploring educational alternatives can provide viable paths that align with career goals and financial constraints Completing the FAFSA is essential for all college-bound students to assess eligibility for financial [... more]

THE DECLINING MARRIAGE RATE AND ITS FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Studies consistently show that married people fare better financially than single people Significantly better But the marriage rate in America continues to fall The percentage of adults living with a spouse dropped from to over the last decade continuing a trend that started when of adults were married in This trend affects millennials significantly with only choosing to marry potentially missing out on the financial benefits associated with marital status THE FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE OF MARRIED COUPLES Married couples generally have a higher median net worth at all age levels compared to unmarried [... more]

REFLECTION ON LAST YEAR'S PREDICTIONSBob Doll reflects on his previous year's predictions noting that while they achieved a accuracy rate it fell short of their usual mark The unexpected strength in the economy and labor market combined with a decrease in inflation led to deviations from their projections The economy was stronger than expected preventing the anticipated recession Inflation continued to decrease but did not reach the central bank's target of Stock market valuations increased particularly for a small group of high-performing stocks OUTLOOK ON THE US ECONOMY FOR THE UPCOMING YEARBob predicts a mild recession for the upcoming year [... more]

WHY ARE BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS IMPORTANT Beneficiary designations are crucial because they're an easy quick and free way to transfer assets accounts and insurance benefits after passing away They take precedence over wills or trusts and are significant because they skip probate and remain private Beneficiary designations offer a straightforward method to transfer assets after death They are prioritized over estate planning documents and bypass the probate process Keeping them updated and accurate is crucial for ensuring assets are distributed as intended WHAT ARE THE KEYS TO REMEMBER ABOUT DESIGNATING BENEFICIARIES When designating beneficiaries it's important to consider various account types [... more]

You won't find the word budget in the Bible but it does say a lot about stewardship and budgeting is stewardship Having a spending plan and sticking to it is the only way to control your money stay out of debt and gain peace of mind about your finances When you practice faithful stewardship you no longer have to worry about your money because you've accepted that it's God's money He owns everything So budgeting is a key part of stewardship BIBLICAL BASIS FOR BUDGETINGProverbs emphasizes the need to be aware of one's assets Know well the condition of your [... more]

GOD'S WORD ON PAYING DEBTS Proverbs emphasizes the importance of paying back debts on time Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to do it DEFINING GOOD CREDIT SCORES FICO scores range from to with a good score between and A very good score is between and and excellent is to Higher credit scores result in better interest rate offers from lenders IMPACT OF CREDIT SCORE ON LOANS AND INTEREST RATES A higher credit score can significantly reduce interest rates on mortgages personal loans and credit cards Example Raising a [... more]

Jeanne McMains Executive Vice President of Offerings and Marketing at the National Christian Foundation For more than years she's helped families create a fun and lasting giving experience HOW CAN FAMILIES ENHANCE THEIR GIVING PRACTICES DURING THE HOLIDAYS Create a thriving family giving culture by engaging in generosity activities together Right size the giving experience to suit children or grandchildren's capacity to understand and participate Cultivate a culture of grace allowing the family's giving practices to develop organically over time WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES ILLUSTRATING THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHT SIZING THE GIVING EXPERIENCE A single mother overwhelmed her daughter with [... more]

Under Joe Biden the cost of everything is rising nine ten even twenty percent in a given year When does transient inflation become permanent inflation And what would it look like for the U S to have low unemployment and a recession at the same time Is that even possible Collin Plume of Noble Gold helps Charlie navigate the confusing and unprecedented world of Bidenomics where nothing is as it was before Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories before Bob Funk founded Express Employment Professionals he wanted to be an actual minister but his real calling in helping people find work and hope has likely had a much bigger impact with over franchises throughout the world The purpose of the business Connect workers to work Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

As you know we're big fans of planning That's because having a plan is the best way to meet your financial goals or any goals for that matter The question is how to make sure your plans line up with God's will for your life That's important because if you're a Christian and Jesus is your Lord you know his plans are the best In fact it says in Proverbs that Many are the plans in the mind of a man but it is the purpose of the Lord that will succeed The purpose of the Lord will succeed so [... more]

James and Come now you who say 'We will go into such and such a town and trade and make a profit' yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring A lot of folks are feeling uneasy about the future How many more interest rate hikes can the economy take before sliding into recession And what about the rollercoaster stock market Well if you don't know what the future holds it just means you should prepare and set certain priorities for managing your money We'll share some of them now Not all will apply to you but there's probably [... more]

The financial group Thrivent actually does an annual Boomerang Kids Survey The latest one just conducted in May found that of parents have an adult child currently living with them The three most common reasons given for this were Increasing rent and home prices Needing additional financial support after completing high school or college And job loss No doubt the disruptions caused by COVID have also contributed to the boomerang kid boom even though employers were desperate for workers in the later stages of the pandemic and employment remains relatively strong Now an adult child living at home in and [... more]

According to the Fed inflation is down The stock market just had its longest winning streak in years Unemployment is low So why are most Americans still feel deeply gloomy about the overall state of the economy Colin Plume joins Charlie for a far-ranging discussion about asset prices long-term growth and how data can hide just as much as it reveals Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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Employment agencies work with two different types of people those who need an employee and those who need a job The agency's goal is to help those people find each other Well God has given us spiritual gifts and He also has some work for us to do that's divinely-designed to make use of those gifts Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us find gainful employment of those miraculous gifts God has entrusted to us There's a job to be done time to get to work Listen on harvest org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD Receive [... more]

As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates the economy is slowing down and a weakening labor market is certain to follow On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will mention the latest unemployment numbers and share some tips to help you sharpen your job hunting skills Then he rsquo ll answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Career experts like to say there rsquo s no such thing as job security But there is employment security which comes when you continually improve your abilities And part of that includes sharpening your interview skills On today's Faith amp Finance Live Rob West will share some tips you can use to prep for your next interview so you can be relaxed confident and ready for anything Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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The average person divides the day into three eight-hour segments work leisure and sleep In the message Get a Job Skip provides a theology of work and examines several directives God gave people at creation [... more]

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On this episode of Our American Stories Stephen Ambrose wrote the definitive biography of Dwight Eisenhower Ike was born in a small rented shack beside the railroad tracks in Denison Texas He was raised in a family of Mennonites fundamentalists in their Christian faith who were also pacifists Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Patrick T Brown a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center to discuss the importance of a pro-family agenda in a post-Dobbs world [... more]

Mark Mix National Right to Work discusses the efforts by the progressives to use Unions to make our nation communist through control of the labor market and total indoctrination in every area of our country Beatrice Gonzalez and her brother Bob Gonzalez give us an update on the effects of Hurricane Ian Beatrice's ex-husband lives just outside Naples and spent harrowing hours in a safe room in his home as the rest of his house was destroyed by the hurricane She describes the neighborhood she used to live in trees torn out by the roots roofs torn off lakes where [... more]

On this week's edition of The Outlaw Lawyer Whitaker amp Hamer Attorneys discuss a recent Life hack list that Josh Whitaker came across Joining Josh in studio will be fellow firm attorneys Cassandra Nicholas and Taylor Scruggs-Smith Joe Hamer chimes in remotely to discuss the latest legal topics If you are facing a legal situation and have questions call Whitaker amp Hamer - - Leave your name contact information and briefly what the call is about An Attorney with Whitaker amp Hamer will be in touch Legal Attorney Lawyer Lawsuit Trial Courtroom See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories it's hard to believe that a company who has hired over at risk individuals would be competing for the title as the top electrical contracting company in Colorado AND also the U S Let Karla Nugent and Curt Andersen convince you otherwise Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Dr Stanley shares key principles to help us make the most of our time [... more]

Don Jans discusses the DHS National Security Faith Based '' advisory Board the targeting of Cayler Ellingson -year-old MAGA republican who was run down and killed for being MAGA according to the killer's confession Christians are next to be targeted for murder on the streets of America it would seem like Biden declared open season on people of traditional faith values Scott Shepard discusses the radical corporate racist profiling in the name of equity FEP has filed suit against Starbucks for their racist employment practices [... more]

President Trump tells Todd Starnes that Republicans are gearing up to announce a Contract With America Donald Trump Rep Kat Cammack Charles Thorngren Rep Troy Nehls and Dr Michael Youssef join the conversation See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

JR breaks down why Ime Udoka has turned the Boston Celtics into the Jerry Springer Show [... more]

Honor the time God gave you so you can attain true success in Him [... more]

A few milestones around MLB on Wednesday night The Cleveland Guardians are rolling Adam Silver speaks on Phoenix Suns ownership [... more]

Yesterday when President Biden reported a massive inflation surge over last year the stock market reacted by having its worst day since the pandemic lockdown So Biden drops a proverbial bomb on the economy and hurts millions of Americans struggling to get by then he goes to a party Jay Logan and the Sekulow team discuss the massive problems facing America's economy and the optics of Biden having a party right after breaking terrible news for American consumers This and more today on Sekulow [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Is it sinful to pursue employment on the Sabbath How can I stay focused on God's goodness when going through trials If we are saved by grace why will our works be judged How can I witness to family and friends who differ from me politically Is abortion an unpardonable sin Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work here at Core [... more]

Hosted by Jane Pauley In our cover story David Pogue looks at how some companies are transitioning their employees back to the office not always successfully Plus Norah O'Donnell talks with Hillary and Chelsea Clinton about their docuseries celebrating Gutsy women Nancy Cordes interviews NPR's Nina Totenberg author of a book about Ruth Bader Ginsburg David Martin looks at how one weapons system is shifting the battle in Ukraine Susan Spencer examines a new documentary series The U S and the Holocaust and Jim Brown explores the legacy of tennis legend Arthur Ashe with his widow Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe See Privacy [... more]

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Today's episode features Nikita and Robby sharing some fascinating facts about America's laws on labor and how they have changed over the years as well as how much women have affected America's workforce [... more]

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Mattt Araiza's college coaches speak out Bills players speak about Matt Araiza Aaron Judge hits homer on the season [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories we learn how Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg Or Henry Steinway a subject born of the Holy Roman Empire would eventually make his way to the shores of America and create a legacy that is synonymous with the word piano itself Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

It was a Monday morning but my friend Chia-ming wasn rsquo t in the office He was at home cleaning the bathroom A month unemployed he thought and no job leads His firm had shut down because of the COVID- pandemic and worries about the future filled Chia-ming with fear I need to support my family he thought Where can I go for help In Psalm the pilgrims to Jerusalem asked a similar question about where to find help The journey to the Holy City on Mount Zion was long and potentially dangerous with travelers enduring an arduous climb The [... more]

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What NFL could move before the season starts Ryan Wilson of CBS joined the show to discuss the NFL including what players could potentially get moved before the start of the regular season like Roquan Smith of the Chicago Bears Also Wilson talks further about the NFL's appeal of the Deshaun Watson decision by Sue L Robinson Plus Adam talks about the LIV tour players who are looking to compete in the PGA Tour and their lawsuit against the PGA Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

Who wins and who loses Andy Ogles Pattrick Morrisey Rep Dusty Johnson and Sean Reyes join the conversation See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Are the Carolina Panthers going to stink this year Randy Slack of ESPN Wilmington and Jeremy Greene of ESPN Asheville joined the show to talk about the upcoming NFL Season including if the Carolina Panthers will actually be good this year or not Randy Jeremy also talk about proper 'etiquette' when at the beach or in the mountains of North Carolina Also Dennis Cox takes us on a tour to another NFL city this time visiting Seattle Also are Golden Corral Dude Perfect and Oreos overrated underrated or properly rightly rated Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Roger Brucker shares the story of radio pioneer Skeets Miller and the surprising story of the first time a parachute jump was broadcast on live radio Matthew Denhart and Tracy Messer of the Coolidge Foundation tell the story of America's th President a man molded by his rural hometown of Plymouth Notch Vermont Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Time Codes - The First Radio Broadcast of a Parachute Jump - From The Farm House to the White House The Story of Calvin Coolidge See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Hosted by Mo Rocca Mo Rocca visits the wildflower capital of Colorado Plus John Dickerson breaks down the U S economy's mixed signals Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor James Hong Rita Braver pays a visit to a Wisconsin home appliance company behind the Rolls Royce of refrigerators Robert Costa lays out the opportunities and pitfalls each party faces in the midterm elections and Jonathan Vigliotti serves up a very different kind of ice cream treat See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

When is a recession not a recession When George Orwell is in The Oval Office Mat Staver Rep Andy Biggs Art Ally and George Santos join the conversation See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Rick Manning Democrats call our agenda social issues but they have no problem pushing their agenda on us The Protect Marriage Act does not protect marriage it destroys lives and families AB in California is destroying labor markets and truckers are pushing back at the Ports in Oakland Brett Oubre Motivational Speaker and successful owner of five car dealerships in Louisiana Overcoming issues on Self Esteem gives people the ability to achieve their dreams and goals [... more]

Michael Austin The Biden Economy is destructive to communities especially minority communities Incentives are still to stay home and not work Unemployment numbers do not reflect those not looking for work John Lott Jr and Rick Manning Crime Prevention Research Center CrimeResearch org Repeatedly a good guy with a gun will deter a violent attack by a bad guy with any weapon The real Story in Buffalo was a white customer shot the perp and stopped the killing [... more]

Ryan Zinke Ron Johnson Joe Lieberman Ari Fleischer Matt Schlapp Rich Lowry Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

President and CEO of Airlines for America Nick Calio delves into the facts and fictions of what's hampering the airlines during this summer season Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

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Carley Shimkus Jonathan Turley Adm James Stavridis Ret Shannon Bream Charlie Hurt Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

The Fed is fighting to control inflation Will their efforts work Jay Jordan and the rest of the Sekulow team discuss ACLJ Senior Advisor for National Security and Foreign Policy Ric Grenell also joins the broadcast This and more today on Sekulow [... more]