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 primarily due [... more]

You have to be at least to collect Social Security maybe because it takes that long to understand the program Do you have questions about Social Security Of course you do Who doesn't Well you don't want to miss today's program Eddie Holland is back to answer more of your questions about Social Security Eddie Holland is a Senior Private Wealth Advisor and partner of Blue Trust in Greenville South Carolina He's also a CPA a Certified Financial Planner CFP and a Certified Kingdom Advisor CKA Can You Claim Benefits Early and Switch Later You can claim Social Security benefits [... more]

By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches - Proverbs - Faithful stewardship requires us to make wise financial decisions manage and grow assets and protect our families from hardship Are you ready if you're suddenly disabled or incapacitated Valerie Hogan joins us with a checklist to prepare you for it Valerie Hogan is an attorney a Certified Financial Planner CFP a member of Kingdom Advisors as well as the co-author of Wise Women Managing Money Expert Advice on Debt Wealth Budgeting and More [... more]

Dr Richard Swenson author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin writes that We must have some room to breathe We need freedom to think and permission to heal Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity Too many people are physically emotionally mentally and financially overloaded these days So we'll look at rest from a biblical perspective today The Concept of MarginIn his writings Dr Richard Swenson introduces the concept of margin essentially it's the space to take a break before you break down Many of us feel there's just not enough time money or energy left at the [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com What qualifications should a church look for in a new pastor Does Paul say in Corinthians that there will be a change in the Trinity Are Christians required to tithe of their net or gross income Can Satan still come before God What is an appropriate way to reject a call to ministry Today's Offer Names of God You Should Know Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core View our latest special offers here [... more]

The dictionary defines poverty as having little or no money or possessions and no means of getting them That definition of poverty is undoubtedly true as far as it goes but is there more to poverty than a lack of resources Brian Fikkert certainly thinks so and joins us today to discuss it Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain Georgia He is also the co-author of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts How To Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting [... more]

If the Social Security Administration considers you a high-income beneficiary you'll pay a surcharge known as the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount IRMAA That means if your modified adjusted gross income is more than for single filers or more than for those who are married and filing jointly you'll be paying the IRMAA penalty However as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy there are strategies you should consider to reduce that penalty They are Roth IRA Conversions Health Savings Accounts Qualified Charitable Distributions There are also instances when you can apply for an IRMAA waiver To avoid that IRMAA [... more]

Tithing is fairly simple during your working years Your only decision is whether to tithe on your net or gross income But tithing becomes a bit more complicated after you retire On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Anthony Saffer about how to tithe in retirement Then Rob will tackle various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Tithing is fairly simple during your working years Your only decision is whether to tithe on your net or gross income But tithing becomes a bit more complicated after you retire On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Anthony Saffer about how to tithe in retirement Then Rob will tackle various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The following is an encore presentation from Tithing is fairly simple in your working years Your only decision is whether to tithe on your net or gross income But tithing becomes a bit more complicated when you retire So we're bringing in an expert to help simplify things today on Faith and Finance Anthony Saffer is a Certified Financial Planner with One Degree Advisorswhere they've put together a handy resource to help you decide how to tithe in retirement WHY TITHE Let's start by laying the biblical foundation for tithing because some folks will argue that Christians today are no [... more]

We want to thank the folks at the National Christian Foundation for a great article on an alternative way to give and a new twist in Here are some alternative giving strategies for those of you who might be feeling the pinch financially but still have a heart to support your favorite charities Drawing on insights from an article by the National Christian Foundation we're focusing on using your IRA for charitable giving Of course these are general recommendations and may not apply to everyone You should consult with your CPA for specific advice based on your circumstances Okay here [... more]

AVOIDING RETIREMENT PLANNING MISTAKES The most significant mistake is not saving enough during working years A recommended practice is contributing - of income to a retirement plan like a k b or an IRA The earlier the start in saving for retirement the better due to the benefits of compound earnings Relying solely on Social Security is not advisable COMMON ROLLOVER MISTAKES TO AVOID Not adhering to the one-per-year rule for IRA rollovers can result in significant tax implications and a tax for excess contributions Missing the -day deadline for rollovers from an IRA to another plan can result in [... more]

Tithing is fairly simple in your working years Your only decision is whether to tithe on your net or gross income But tithing becomes a bit more complicated after you retire On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Anthony Saffer about how to tithe in retirement Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans and Robby discuss hidden taxes for retirees with a high income Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

The end of the year is upon us so now is a great time to consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD As Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy this is a great way to make a large gift to your favorite non-profit while lessening your tax burden When structured correctly a QCD allows your donation to go directly from your IRA custodian to your chosen charity Not only can it be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions or rmds but it also decreases your adjusted gross income Richon Planning specializes in holistic tax planning If you'd [... more]

Hans and Robby discuss IRMAA an added fee that surprises many retirees Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

Kids are spending a lot more time at home these days and that provides a great opportunity to teach them God rsquo s ways for managing money On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton of Compass who says it rsquo s easier to teach those principles than you might think Then Rob will take your questions on the financial topics you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s on nbsp MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Do you know what your other income is Hans and Robby go over how your Social Security is taxed and strategies you can put into place that could lower the taxes paid Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

Few topics generate more discussion among Christians than tithing And one question we hear often is ldquo Should I tithe on my net or gross income rdquo But what about tithing when you have no income On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore weigh in on that question We rsquo ll explore whether you should include your tithe in your emergency savings on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

It's likely that none of us will reach the end of our life wishing that we rsquo d given less We all want to be generous toward God rsquo s Kingdom just as He calls us to be On the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with Matt Hames of the National Christian Foundation to find out why it rsquo s easier to be more generous this year It's some not-to-miss giving opportunities in on the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]