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John Stillman

John Stillman, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and Founder of Rosewood Wealth Management, is your financial maestro every week on the Financial Symphony. Just like a symphony, all of the instruments in your financial plan need to be working in harmony, and if just one of them is out of tune, the result can be bad! Tune in every week for financial guidance with a biblical perspective.

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Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 11, 2024

Drawing Closer to God

All your relationships with your spouse family and friends are important but temporary Your only eternal relationship is with God The bonds of family and friends help us thrive in this world but they pale in comparison to the significance of our relationship with the Lord Today I ll share some practical ways you can draw closer to God Connecting Faith and Finances Why Your Relationship with God Affects Your MoneyYou might wonder What does my relationship with God have to do with finances After all this is a blog about money right Yes but it s also about faith [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 10, 2024

Financial Discipline Brings Joy

You ve probably heard it said that anything worth doing is worth doing well Today we ll find out why working hard at something can pay big dividends spiritually and financially The Secret to Success Discipline in Every Area of LifeWhat does it take to succeed If you ask any successful person they ll likely tell you that success doesn t happen by accident it requires hard work preparation and the ability to learn from failure As former U S Secretary of State General Colin Powell once said There is no secret to success It is the result of preparation [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 09, 2024

Know Your Closing Costs

You ve saved up your downpayment and found the perfect house to buy But have you considered closing costs They re really the first big expense you ll have with home ownership Which can you negotiate and which are set in stone The Hidden Costs of Homebuying What You Need to Know About Closing CostsBuying a home is an exciting milestone but amidst the thrill of owning your first house it s easy to overlook the long list of closing costs that come with it Many people think that because these costs are often rolled into the mortgage they don [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

September 07, 2024

Uncovering Hidden Costs: 4 Reasons Why Small Business Owners Should Report All Income to the IRS

Small business owners underreport a significant portion of their income potentially as much as - That's according to the National Bureau of Economic Research However attractive as hiding cash may seem Peter with Richon Planning lays out reasons to Erin Kennedy as to why you should report all income to the IRS including Legal Risk Long-Term Financial Health and Growth of Your Business Retirement and Insurance Planning Increase Sale Value Peter specializes in helping small business owners navigate complex financial and tax obligations If you'd like a complimentary consultation to learn more about increasing your business's value please call - [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 06, 2024

Preparing Kids for Financial Responsibility with Ron Blue

A recent survey shows that most parents think they should teach their kids financial literacy the good news is that many are actually doing it Still other parents may not know how to teach their kids financial responsibility Ron Blue joins us today to discuss how he and his wife Judy did it Ron Blue is the co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance including Your Kids Can Master Their Money Fun Ways to Help Them Learn How The Importance of Financial Education at HomeA recent survey by the Bank of Oklahoma Financial reveals [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 05, 2024

Helping Your Children Develop Financial Literacy Skills

Instilling good financial habits in children starts at a young age but that doesn t mean that every lesson will stick in adulthood Once your kids start working and earning significant money for the first time it s pretty common to put spending ahead of saving As parents we want to help them establish good financial habits but what s the best approach to do that In this video John will address a question we received from a parent who wants to make sure their kid is doing more than just getting by financially Join us as we discuss strategies [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 05, 2024

A Journey To Faithful Stewardship

We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin - Romans Being born again in Christ changes a person We re given a new nature that fights against our old corrupt nature Sometimes the evidence of this is in the area of finances Straight ahead a journey to faithful stewardship Bobby s TestimonyIt's always a great privilege to connect with people answer their financial questions and offer help whenever possible Recently we spoke with Bobby from Nebraska [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 04, 2024

Why Should We Help The Poor?

th Century preacher John Wesley said Do all the good you can by all the means you can in all the ways you can in all the places you can at all the times you can to all the people you can as long as ever you can That s how Christians can respond to God's generous and faithful love Specifically Jesus called his followers to do good to the poor and we ll talk about what that looks like for us The Biblical Foundation for GivingGenerosity towards the needy is a central tenet of Christian living Jesus emphasized the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 03, 2024

Should You Be A Landlord?

Owning rental property is like ordering a pizza with anchovies It s not for everybody There s no question that renting a property can be a lucrative investment but it s certainly not a passive investment like owning stock Owning rental property is attractive for many but it s not a perfect fit for everyone Just like not everyone enjoys anchovies not everyone has the temperament or resources to be a landlord Before diving into property management it s essential to understand the benefits and challenges of it Let's explore these aspects to help you decide if being a landlord [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 02, 2024

Working As Unto The Lord

More stress doesn t always equal a higher salary and if you bring home the stress along with the salary is it really worth it If that describes you maybe it s time to re-think the purpose of your work Some statistics claim that of American employees are happy with their jobs while others claim that are suffering from work-related stress A Different Question Why Are You Working Whether the statistics are accurate or not stress is a pervasive issue and work is often a significant contributor The question arises What should you do if work-related pressure overwhelms you Quit [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

August 31, 2024

Fee Only or Fee Based? Which is Better for Your Financial Plan?

Are you paying more than you need for financial advice In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down the pros and cons of working with fee-only versus fee-based financial advisors It's important to know that both structures have different tax implications and perhaps different incentives for the advisor An advisor who works on commission may not have your best interests at heart whereas an advisor who charges a percentage of your managed money does have a vested interest in your financial success If you'd like to learn more about how each option could affect your taxes [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 30, 2024

Insuring Your Deposits with Aaron Caid

Thanks to insurance we don t very often have bank savings and loans or credit union runs anymore Aaron Caid is with us today to discuss how that came about Aaron Caid is the Chief Marketing Officer at Christian Community Credit Union an underwriter of Faith Finance The Role of FDIC in Banking StabilityWhen we think about bank runs we often think of the Great Depression Thankfully such events are rare today primarily due to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC 's creation through the Banking Act of The FDIC now insures bank deposits up to per customer providing peace [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

August 29, 2024

What Options Exist to Help Save For My Grandchildrenâ€™s College Education?

With college costs continuing to rise some grandparents wonder if there s anything they can do to help ease the burden of college expenses for their grandchildren Today we ll explore the best strategies for those who want to support their grandchildren s college education without compromising their own financial stability The plan gets most of the attention when it comes to college savings but we ll share a few more options that are worth considering All of these could work for you but the best approach depends on your family s unique situation and goals Whether you prioritize the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 29, 2024

Counter-Cultural Finances

John contains a command and a warning for Christians Do not love the world or the things in the world If anyone loves the world the love of the Father is not in him You have a choice to be worldly or Kingdom-minded with your finances But beware God s way is definitely counter-cultural What Does Your Money Say About Your Values In today s world many people are inclined to fit in follow the crowd and keep up with the Joneses But as Christians we are called to live by a different set of values values that often stand [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 28, 2024

The 5 D's of a Financial Reset with Sharon Epps

The world is becoming more complex every day Technology solves problems and creates new ones How do you keep up Among so many other things today maybe you ve noticed that managing your finances is increasingly complicated and involves more than balancing a checkbook Sharon Epps joins us today with some much-needed advice the Ds of a Financial Reset Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi s parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial expertise Define Your Financial VisionThe first step in a financial [... more]

CBS Sunday Morning

Jane Pauley

August 27, 2024

Girls State, The Rolling Stones, Opera for Peace

Guest host Seth Doane In our cover story Jane Pauley talks with some of the inspiring young women participating in Hoosier Girls State an exercise in democracy for high school students Also Anthony Mason sits down with Mick Jagger Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones Seth Doane reports on Opera for Peace an initiative to help diversify opera s performers and audience Conor Knighton visits Hobart N Y a book village with a plethora of bookstores Tracy Smith meets a California entrepreneur who pays artisans in Afghanistan to produce beautiful woven rugs to support Afghan families' financial [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 27, 2024

Common Sense Spending Strategies

From hats in the hall closet to bats in the belfry we can help you save money on the basics Today we ll offer you a few common-sense strategies for saving money on three basic necessities clothing utilities and home maintenance Saving on ClothingWhen it comes to clothing it s easy to get tempted by sales or the latest trends This is especially true if you have kids especially teenagers with rapidly changing sizes and opinions on what s cool But keeping your family s wardrobe sharp doesn t have to break the bank Shop Thrift Stores You don t [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 26, 2024

Life Planning with Ron Anderson

Psychologist and educator Fitzhugh Dodson wrote Without goals and plans to reach them you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination Of course goals don t amount to much unless you have a plan to reach them That planning should involve more than building your net worth Ron Anderson joins us today to discuss life planning what is it how to do it and why you should Ron Anderson is the Founder President of Plan A Wealth Management in Lincoln Nebraska What Is Life Planning Life planning goes beyond setting financial goals it s about discovering [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

August 25, 2024

Where Should You Start Investing?

Unsure where to invest your hard-earned money as you plan for retirement This episode offers insights on key strategies for securing your financial future Are you on the right path Please feel free to give Peter a call at - or visit www RichonPlanning com [... more]

The C&C Auto Show

Aaron Clements and Justin Courtney

August 24, 2024

#1947 - Finding a Trustworthy Auto Shop

In this week's episode of the CNC Auto Show host Aaron Clements takes listeners on a deep dive into the world of car maintenance offering invaluable advice and expert insights Whether you're a seasoned car enthusiast or just someone who wants to keep their vehicle in top shape this episode has something for everyone Aaron starts the show with his signature tech tip quiz a fun and engaging way to impart useful automotive knowledge This week's question involves a spy a Genesis GV electric car and a bowling bag setting the stage for an intriguing discussion The winner of the [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

August 24, 2024

Mastering Your Investment Strategy: Risk Tolerance and Return Expectations

The relationship between risk and return is fundamental when it comes to investing As Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy higher returns usually come with higher risk and lower risk typically means lower potential returns Understanding that relationship and having a clear set of expectations when it comes to market volatility specifically what can you tolerate when it comes to market losses will help you be a better investor When you have a plan that is in line with your risk tolerance you are more likely to stick to that plan instead of reacting to market ups and [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

August 24, 2024

The Primacy of Worship and Who/What the Political Parties Worship

Send us a textGUEST SCOTT ANIOL Executive VP and Editor-in-Chief G MinistriesThere is no more important issue and pursuit than worshipping God It s more important than who will be our next president more important than world peace more important than your health financial security and whatever else we treasure Scripture makes the primacy of worship clear King David prayed Yours O Lord is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth Yours is the dominion O Lord and You exalt Yourself as head [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

August 23, 2024

Friday August 23 - Full Show

DNC winds down with Kamala Harris speech Kamala Harris has nothing of substance to speak about at the convention Good Trump Bad Trump Carol Hoth Author You Will Own Nothing Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back discusses the latest revised job numbers Multiple Secret Service agents put on leave following Trump assassination attempt Kamala Harris bail fund endorsement helped put killer rapist back on the streets to offend again in the name of social justice Please visit our great sponsors Byrnahttps byrna com danaVisit today for off and get the protection you need [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 23, 2024

5 Things To Consider Before You Buy A House

Most of today s renters say they d like to buy a home but a clear majority think they ll never be able to afford it It s certainly gotten more difficult to buy a house these days with soaring home values and interest rates But certainly not impossible especially if you re prepared Renting Is Not Throwing Money AwayOne of the most common myths in the housing market is that renting is equivalent to throwing money down the drain However this perspective is misguided Renting provides a home for you and your family which is a valuable use of [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

August 22, 2024

I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 2

What s the toughest situation you re facing today A relationship A negative boss Financial pressure Join Chip as he shares truth from God s Word that will begin to neutralize that issue in your life and allow you to experience joy in the midst of your most perplexing problems Main PointsThe Divine Equation C P E Circumstance Perspective Experience KEY Focus - Where is my focus -Philippians - How to develop an upward focus -Philippians - A choice GratitudeAn action PrayerAn Attitude - ConfidenceThree observations about an outward focus -Philippians - Difficult circumstances reveal our true affections Living above [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

August 22, 2024

When Is It Time to Take the Kids Off Your Payroll?

It s not uncommon for children to stay on their parent s payroll in some capacity when they re adults but that could end up impacting the parent s ability to retire At what point do you move your kids off of the payroll and what s the best way to handle that conversation In this episode we re going to address this situation and talk about how it ends up happening for parents John sheds light on this issue sharing his own experiences and those of his clients He also emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and understanding the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 22, 2024

Watching, Waiting, Planning, Working with Matt Bell

Concerning that day and hour no one knows not even the angels of heaven nor the Son but the Father only For as were the days of Noah so will be the coming of the Son of Man - Matthew - Jesus made it quite clear that no one on earth knows the day or hour of His return Yet we re to live as if He s coming back tomorrow Does that mean we don t need to plan for the future Matt Bell weighs in on the issue today Matt Bell is the Managing Editor at Sound Mind [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

August 22, 2024

I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 2

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 21, 2024

Why Impact Investing? with Stella Tai

Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others - Philippians We tend to think of that verse as a prescription for giving to help the poor and needy and that s good But is there an application that involves investing Stella Tai joins us today to talk about how your investing can have a positive impact in the world Stella Tai is Manager of Stewardship Investing Impact and Analysis for Praxis Mutual Funds an underwriter of Faith Finance Why Should People of Faith Focus on Impact Investing Impact investing is [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 20, 2024

Investing To Change the World with Dr. Finny Kuruvilla

For we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them - Ephesians Our good works are not for our sake but for God s sake to give Him glory Investing gives us a powerful way to do that Today we ll talk with Dr Finny Kuruvilla about investing to change the world Dr Finny Kuruvilla is the Co-Chief Investment Officer and Founding Member of Eventide Asset Management an underwriter of Faith Finance He holds an MD from Harvard Medical School a PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 19, 2024

â€œBible Versesâ€ That Arenâ€™t Actually In The Bible

When you want pithy quotes check out social media When you want words of truth look to the Bible But be careful not to get those two mixed up Some familiar sayings may sound like Bible verses but they re really not Today we ll find out why so many old saws really don t cut wood God Won t Give You More Than You Can Handle Of all the Bible verses that aren t actually in the Bible here s the most familiar one God won t give you more than you can handle This sounds great especially if [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

August 18, 2024

Renting vs. Buying a Home: Which is Better for You?

Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you ll ever make Both options have their pros and cons and what s right for you depends on your personal situation and long-term goals In this episode we ll break down the key factors you need to consider when choosing between renting and buying Please feel free to give Peter a call at - or visit www RichonPlanning com [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

August 17, 2024

The 401(k) Rollover Mistake that's Costing Retirement Savers Billions

There are so many benefits to rolling your k into an IRA But turns out according to Vanguard nearly one-third of investors who rolled their k into an IRA were still sitting in cash seven years later they never invested their retirement savings As Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy discuss these investors are missing out on billions in investment gains This problem is most pronounced among investors who've changed jobs and younger investors While cash has a place in most portfolios researchers estimate that the long-term benefit of investing in a target date fund versus staying in cash [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 16, 2024

What Are The Desires Of My Heart?

Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart That familiar verse from Psalm begs the question What are the desires of my heart We may be so interested in getting what we desire that we forget the other side of the equation delighting in the Lord Today we ll talk about desires and how they can either direct us or distract us The Nature of DesireThink about a time in your life when you didn t want anything You can t do it can you Desire is an inherent part of being human [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 15, 2024

Integrity: Applying Honesty, Strength, and Dependability to Your Financial Life

The dictionary says integrity is being honest and having strong moral principles God s Word says Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways though he be rich Are you living with integrity in your financial dealings Understanding IntegrityIntegrity isn't just about honesty it also means strength and dependability When we say a bridge has integrity we mean it s sturdy and consistently reliable able to withstand any amount of traffic without collapsing As Christians we are called to be like that bridge representing Jesus Christ to the world by being honest strong [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 14, 2024

Finding Your Scholarships

Getting a college degree can substantially increase your lifetime earnings but even better is getting someone else to pay for it I m talking about scholarships of course Every year public and private institutions dole out about billion in scholarships Are you getting any of it I ll talk about how you can The Rising Cost of CollegeNo question about it college is expensive The College Board reports that in in-state students at public four-year schools are spending an average of on tuition and fees for just one year excluding room and board Students at private four-year colleges are spending [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 13, 2024

Why Debt Management Is Better with Neile Simon

If you re drowning in debt and someone offers a lifeline make sure it s not really an anchor You have a few different options for paying off debt but they are definitely not all equal You have debt settlement debt consolidation and debt management Neile Simon joins us today to explain the difference Neile Simon is a Certified Credit Counselor with Christian Credit Counselors CCC an underwriter of Faith Finance Debt Consolidation A Quick Fix with Hidden DangersDebt consolidation is often seen as an attractive option because it combines multiple debts into one loan with an interest rate between [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

August 12, 2024

Words (Part 2 of 2)

An empty bank account usually indicates financial problems Find out how empty words can similarly reveal spiritual poverty That s our focus on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg continues the Encore series of listener favorites from the past year ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series Encore Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 12, 2024

Misconceptions About Debt and Credit with Dr. Shane Enete

The poet Ogden Nash once wrote Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them but none are fun when you set about retiring them One thing s for sure getting into debt is much easier than getting out of debt so the more you know about debt and credit the better off you ll be Author Dr Shane Enete joins us again today to discuss his take on that double-edged sword Dr Shane Enete is an Associate Professor of Finance at Biola University and the author of the brand new book Whole Heart Finances A Jesus-Centered Guide to Managing [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

August 10, 2024

How to Minimize Capital Gains Tax

Get ready to pay Capital Gains Tax when you sell an asset including stocks or real estate for a profit It's a good problem to have But as Peter Richon with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy there are some strategies that can help you avoid or minimize capital gains tax including Paying the Tax Now in a Low Tax Rate Environment Donor-Advised Funds DAFs Tax-Loss Harvesting Holding Periods Charitable Remainder Trusts CRTs Each of these strategies comes with its own rules and potential pitfalls so it's essential to consult a tax advisor or financial advisor to tailor the approach [... more]

Pathway to Victory

Dr. Robert Jeffress

August 09, 2024

First Commandment: Esteem God Alone

What do you value most For some people family always comes first Others are dedicated to their careers or financial goals But for Christians one thing should be at the top of our priority list Dr Robert Jeffress shares what it looks like to have no other gods before God Himself To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 09, 2024

What To Do With a Boomerang Kid

A boomerang is supposed to return when it leaves your hand But a boomerang kid well that s something else entirely Do you have a boomerang kid That s a term for an adult child that s returned home like a boomerang and now lives with you again If so you re not alone We ll talk about what you can do about it You're not alone if you have a boomerang kid living in your basement The latest Boomerang Kids Survey by Thrivent conducted in April found that of parents have had an adult child move back in with [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 08, 2024

4 Ways Emotions Ruin Smart Investing with Dr. Art Rainer

Wealth gained hastily will dwindle but whoever gathers little by little will increase it - Proverbs Patience is definitely a virtue especially when it comes to investing But too often we allow our emotions to rule over us Dr Art Rainer joins us today to discuss four ways emotions ruin smart investing Dr Art Rainer is the founder of the Institute for Christian Financial Health and Christian Money Solutions He is a regular contributor here at Faith Finance and the author of Money in the Light of Eternity What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose The Impact of Emotions [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 07, 2024

Unequally Yoked in Business with Ron Blue

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness Or what fellowship has light with darkness - Corinthians That warning from the Apostle Paul is usually interpreted to mean that you shouldn t marry outside the faith But does it apply to other relationships just as much Ron Blue joins us today with his practical and spiritual insights about partnerships Ron Blue is the co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance most notably Master Your Money A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment Understanding Partnerships Beyond MarriageIn Corinthians the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 06, 2024

Serving Every Christian with Lauren Gajdek

I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made Wonderful are your works my soul knows it very well - Psalm God made each of us in His image yet unique in our own way We have different abilities to serve the Kingdom and different needs For example our healthcare needs differ We ll talk with Lauren Gajdek today about a great way to help you pay your individual healthcare costs Lauren Gajdek is the Vice President of Communications and Media at Christian Healthcare Ministries an underwriter of Faith Finance Christian Healthcare Ministries for Every ChristianChristian Health Care Ministries [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 05, 2024

Godâ€™s Comfort When Finances Fall Apart

The late Tim Keller once said Just because you can t see or imagine a good reason why God would allow something bad to happen doesn t mean there can t be one When something bad happens to your finances it s tempting to wonder if God really knows what he s doing Well He does Today we ll find God s comfort in the midst of financial trials Peter reminds us of God s love for us in the midst of life s troubles Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you It s a reassuring [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

August 03, 2024

Recently on his popular show a well-known financial expert dismissed the common advice to withdraw only of your retirement savings annually as moronic advocating instead for an withdrawal rate In this video Peter Richon with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy talk through whether and when an withdrawal rate makes sense Here's the answer yes it might make sense But it all depends on the individual person Finding the correct withdrawal rate will vary from person to person To find that number you need to account for life expectancy spending habits and market conditions Finding that number will ensure your savings [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 02, 2024

The High Price of a Home Purchase with Dale Vermillion

Home mortgage rates haven t gone through the roof in recent weeks that s the good news The bad news is that they re already pretty high Coupled with high home values it s an uphill climb for first-time home buyers Will it get easier anytime soon Dale Vermillion joins us today to talk about it Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home This book covers everything you need to know about securing a mortgage all from a biblical perspective Current Mortgage Rate OutlookThe rates on a -year fixed mortgage [... more]

JR Sports Brief

August 01, 2024

Greg McGauley, Head of Merrill Private Wealth Management

Greg McGauley Head of Merrill Private Wealth Management joins JR to discuss Merrill's new partnership with IMG Academy to educate young athletes about personal finance and financial literacy [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 01, 2024

Why and How We Save

The Human Genome Project discovered amazing things about man s makeup What it didn t find was a saving gene In my book that means saving doesn t come naturally it s a habit we have to learn and God s Word tells us why it s so important The Reality of Financial InsecurityYou might be surprised to learn that surveys show less than half of Americans can handle an unexpected expense of Many have little or nothing in their emergency fund and when financial setbacks occur they often have to borrow usually using credit cards This situation highlights the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 31, 2024

Host a Shoe Drive with Shawn Spurrier

We are so materially blessed that we take many things for granted Can you imagine not having a simple pair of shoes to go about your day It s tragic Millions of children around the world many of them orphans suffer the huge disadvantage of not having shoes Shawn Spurrier joins us today to talk about a way you can help Shawn Spurrier is the Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls at Buckner International an underwriter of Faith Finance The Importance of New ShoesProviding new shoes and socks is fundamentally important for these children New shoes mean Health Protecting [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 30, 2024

Helping Parents and Grandparents with Harlan Accola

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous - Proverbs We re all familiar with that verse but do we fully understand its meaning Is it only about money I ll talk about that with Harlan Accola today Harlan Accola is the National Reverse Mortgage Director at Movement Mortgage an underwriter of Faith and Finance He is also the author of Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages The Cinderella of the Baby Boomer Retirement The Misconception of Leaving a Financial InheritanceAs Christians we often forget that the most important [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 29, 2024

Back To School Shopping Tips

If you have school-age children you know that we ve entered one of the year's busiest shopping seasons It s true families are gearing up to send kids back to school which means a lot of spending So how can you make the most of yours without going into debt As summer winds down retailers gear up for their own version of Christmas back-to-school shopping season A recent survey by NerdWallet reveals that parents of K- and college students plan to spend an average of on school supplies and clothing this year Unfortunately this can lead to financial strain with [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

July 27, 2024

How to Recover Financially from a Divorce

The older you are when you divorce the less time you have to recover financially And get this one quarter of people getting divorced is now over In fact it's so common it's been dubbed grey divorce In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy walk through key action steps to get your financial life back on track Those steps are Assess Your New Financial Situation Revise Estate Plans and Beneficiaries Check Your Social Security Benefits Use the Catch-Up Rules for Retirement Saving Outline Your New Financial Goals If you'd like to talk through your new financial goals [... more]

Pathway to Victory

Dr. Robert Jeffress

July 26, 2024

Choosing Productivity Over Laziness â€“ Part 2

Everyone seems to be looking for the next get rich quick scheme or fast return on investment But such financial endeavors can only benefit us in the short term Dr Robert Jeffress encourages us to invest in eternity by maximizing the time talents resources and opportunities God has given us To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 26, 2024

Hoarding: Fear, Envy or Greed?

The human instinct is to hoard things in times of economic stress Let s look at what the Bible has to say about that Hoarding is the over-the-top collection of stuff you can t rationally use in a reasonable time Today we ll talk about the root causes of this temptation and how to avoid it Triggers of HoardingPeople hoard at different levels sometimes even to the point of mental illness though that's not our focus here Instead we ll discuss the kind of hoarding that many of us are tempted to do often in response to circumstances Various factors [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 25, 2024

The Importance of Financial Margin

Margin is one of those important things in life that we often take for granted and that can lead to trouble Margin basically means something extra A little extra time or even distance from the car in front of you It s critical especially with your finances I ll talk about financial margin today Applying Margin to Personal FinancesWhen you think of margin you might associate it with the business term profit margin This concept is crucial in business as it determines a company's profit after all expenses Every step of bringing a product to market involves multiple entities manufacturers [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 24, 2024

Godâ€™s Economy vs. Manâ€™s Economy with Sharon Epps

Is Jesus Lord of all your affairs or is there still one part of your life where you insist on being in charge That one area all too often is money We all have to make a decision Will we live in God s economy or man s Sharon Epps is here today to help us understand the difference Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi s parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial expertise Being In the World but Not Of the World [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 23, 2024

Set Your Finish Line with Dr. Kelly Rush

It s human nature to be concerned about having enough but would you know it when you get there It s a question we don t ask ourselves enough how much is enough We have a great story in the Bible that gives us a clue and Dr Kelly Rush joins us today to talk about it Dr Kelly Rush is a Professor of Finance Department Chair and Financial Planning Program Coordinator at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio Understanding Lifestyle CreepIf you re unfamiliar with the concept of lifestyle creep it s where individuals tend to spend more on [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 22, 2024

Giving Appreciated Stocks

Stock markets have seen record highs in the past couple of months Is it a good time to take profits Well it certainly can be a good time to take profits if you ve seen your investments go through the roof recently And today I want to tell you about a way to realize those gains for God s Kingdom Why Donate Appreciated Stocks With recent historic highs in the markets now is an excellent time to consider donating appreciated stocks to your church or other ministries Donating stock instead of cash can significantly benefit both the donor and recipient [... more]