Part of the fun of listening to a Dear Gary broadcast on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman is anticipating his answers What will he say to the discouraged parent the struggling husband or the wife who's lost hope You can't always predict his response but you know it will be biblical and loving Hear the October edition of Dear Gary today See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

With November just around the corner it will soon be time once again for open enrollment season So you'll need to consider what your healthcare needs will be in On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with Lauren Gajdek of Christian Healthcare Ministries about a great way to meet your healthcare expenses and save money at the same time Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

If you've been struggling to qualify for federal student loan forgiveness you're certainly not alone But relief could be just around the corner On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk about the major overhaul coming to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Then he'll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

If you've ever thrown up your hands in exasperation as a parent you won't want to miss today's Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman The brother and sister team of Bill Hendricks and Bev Godby GOD bee want you to know that you don't determine who your kids become You simply steward them into who they're meant by God's grace to be See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

From making risky investments in cryptocurrency to buying lottery tickets society is obsessed with acquiring wealth But is being rich a wise goal for you and your family On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about reasons you should consider why not to get rich Then he'll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

As work hours shrank during the COVID crisis and resulting shutdowns many turned to budgeting to help stretch their precious dollars But why are some people still not budgeting On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about the likely reasons why some people still are not using a spending plan Then he'll answer your calls on various financial questions from a biblical perspective See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

As work hours shrank during the COVID crisis and resulting shutdowns many turned to budgeting to help stretch their precious dollars But why are some people still not budgeting On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about the likely reasons why some people still are not using a spending plan Then he'll answer your calls on various financial questions from a biblical perspective See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Since the COVID Delta variant has prolonged the pandemic businesses are facing new mandates and struggling to stay open And that's leading to continued unemployment woes for retail and service industry employees On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will share steps you can use to weather a financial crisis brought on by unemployment or other factors Then he'll answer your calls and questions on a variety of financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Facts have been described as stubborn things that cannot be altered And that makes them especially handy for dispelling myths that could affect your retirement savings On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West shares some financial facts that will help uncover the truth about retirement myths Then he'll answer some calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

It's all about dads and daughters on today's Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman A dad is so important to a daughter's life but most dads have a hard time connecting heart to heart That's why Michelle Watson Canfield has created a step-by-step template to help Don't miss a practical way to unite fathers and daughters on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

At seminars and on the radio people have questions for Dr Gary Chapman They want to know how to mend a marriage how to deal with a prodigal how to work through the pain of divorce On today's Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman your questions and comments for this trusted pastor and NY Times bestselling author of The Five Love Languages See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Philippians tells us as believers to not be anxious about anything But instead in prayer and thanksgiving we should make our requests known to God On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will explain that when following this encouragement from scripture we must pray how the Bible teaches us to especially when our requests involve money Then he'll answer your calls and questions about various financial matters See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

God rsquo s Word is filled with verses to bring comfort in uncertain times He promises to always do His part but we have to as well mdash especially in times of economic uncertainty On the next MoneyWise Live financial teacher and author Ron Blue will join Rob West to talk about the things we need to do to prepare for changing economic times Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Is the home sale frenzy over The latest figures show a steep decline just when sales are usually strong And what does that mean for the mortgage process On the next MoneyWise Live mortgage expert Dale Vermillion will join Rob West to give us an update on the current housing market and tell us what trends we can expect to see Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Developing a budget isn rsquo t difficult if you know how much money you have to spend But what if your income keeps changing Then what do you do On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will explain that when you have irregular work hours and pay budgeting on a variable income isn rsquo t hard mdash you just need to know a few helpful tricks Then he rsquo ll answer your financial questions from a biblical perspective That rsquo s on MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances mdash weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central [... more]

Millions of jobs were lost in the U S due to COVID and not all of those have returned mdash not even by a long shot And that has pushed many people deeper into debt On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes John Jodka with Christian Credit Counselors to tell us the best way to manage that debt Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

I Bonds may not be the most attractive choice among fixed income securities but you may be surprised to find they have a feature that will make them more appealing in the near future On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about I Bonds and how their built-in inflation protection is becoming increasingly important in today rsquo s economy Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

When making a purchase how fast and easily we can get the item or service we rsquo re seeking are factors we often consider But have you ever wondered how much those conveniences are costing On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West shares some details about how convenience affects the cost of the items we buy Then he rsquo ll answer some calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

A key finding from recent studies on people rsquo s savings habits reveals that how much money you save has little to do with the amount of money you earn On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West talks about why some people despite their income level are successful at saving money while others find it more of a challenge to save Then he rsquo ll answer various financial questions from a biblical perspective That rsquo s on MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Often when parents make out a will they simply divide their assets equally among their children nbsp But if those includes a house or other property they may want to think twice before calling it even On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will explain how leaving a single home to several heirs can cause more trouble than you might expect Then he rsquo ll take your calls on various financial topics That rsquo s on MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances mdash weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

When studying the book of Proverbs we find that wealth gained in haste is never a good idea Instead proverbial wisdom indicates that patience is a virtue when it comes to investing On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes investing expert Mark Biller to tell us how to avoid impatience when dealing with the stock market Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

Have you ever heard of a wealth killer It rsquo s a habit people have or a mistake they make when managing their finances that leads to their inability to accumulate even a comfortable amount of wealth On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West shares some of the biggest wealth killers that may be keeping you from storing up some surplus savings Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

You picked out the make and model and you rsquo ve been saving your money waiting to buy a new car You rsquo ve maybe even found the exact car you want Now the question is mdash what to do with your old one On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West shares what to do with your current vehicle if you rsquo re in the market for a new one Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at [... more]

Are you looking for ways to squeeze just a few more dollars out of your budget Sometimes a single tip can save you a tidy sum each month Bundle a few of those tips together and you rsquo re really saving money On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West has some great tips to help you stretch your budget Then he rsquo ll answer your financial questions from a biblical perspective That rsquo s on MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

The longer you do something the more it becomes ingrained as a habit And that rsquo s not necessarily a bad thing Establishing good habits early in life will be a blessing for years to come On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West has habits for managing money that you'd be wise to establish especially if you rsquo re a teenager Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and financial questions That rsquo s MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances mdash weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

We all have our favorite things in life mdash things that bring us joy meaning and fulfillment And sometimes making a list of our favorite things helps us recognize and appreciate them even more On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will share a list he recently made of his favorite financial things Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... 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]

If a friend or family member asks if they can borrow money you may not be sure what to do nbsp And it rsquo s best to avoid making a hasty decision because it rsquo s wise to consider all your options nbsp On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will explain that your decision to lend money could have lasting consequences so you should make it carefully Then he rsquo ll answer your financial questions from a biblical perspective That rsquo s on the next MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm [... more]

What costs your bank only one dollar but sets you back thirty-five If you guessed an overdraft then you rsquo re correct nbsp But it doesn rsquo t have to be that way any longer On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about how the practice of banks gouging their customers with overdraft fees could be coming to an end Then he rsquo ll address the financial questions you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s on the next MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances mdash weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central [... more]

It rsquo s always fun to see the secular world suddenly discover the wisdom of the Bible nbsp And it rsquo s even more enjoyable when the subject of that wisdom is money On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about an article posted on the popular finance website The Humble Dollar that incorporates some of King Solomon rsquo s sage advice Then he rsquo ll take your questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm [... more]

Anytime you have a lot of money changing hands mdash even digitally mdash there rsquo s always a danger of fraud nbsp And that risk is still present when you use a mobile pay app like Venmo Zelle or Apple Pay On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about the latest scams affecting those apps today Then he rsquo ll take your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Most investors know that bonds make up part of a well-diversified portfolio But far fewer truly understand the important role bonds play in their financial future and the way they can impact the world On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes Benjamin Bailey of Praxis Mutual Funds to talk about bonds and having an intentional approach to our investments Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial topics you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody [... more]

What rsquo s the most important relationship in your life nbsp We need our family and friends but those bonds lack the eternal significance and importance of our relationship with God nbsp On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about some practical ways you can strengthen your relationship with God and improve your spiritual life through biblical money management Then he rsquo ll answer your financial questions from a biblical perspective That rsquo s MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

What does managing a major corporation have to do with supporting anti-religious liberty legislation That rsquo s a question many company CEOs don rsquo t want to answer On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes economist Jerry Bowyer to explain how many corporations are involved in obnoxious policies these days and how he rsquo s trying to get them to answer for it Then Rob will address the financial questions you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances mdash weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody [... more]

Do you know the number one reason why it rsquo s good to have a high credit score Here rsquo s a hint mdash it rsquo s not about bragging rights or feeling superior although some folks might view it that way On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will explain the number one reason you want to have a good credit score is that it saves you money Then he rsquo ll take your questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s [... more]

With the increased use of plastic to complete transactions these days it rsquo s now easier than ever to develop the bad habit of over using your credit cards On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will share that just like with any bad habit or hang up there rsquo s a way to wean yourself off of your addiction to plastic Then he rsquo ll answer questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]