A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous - Proverbs God s Word is clear that faithful stewards should leave an inheritance for future generations That inheritance doesn t have to be money Passing along biblical principles such as generosity to grandkids well that s priceless Ron Blue joins us to talk about it Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance including Splitting Heirs Giving Your Money and Things to Your Children Without Ruining Their Lives More Than [... more]

With mortgage rates fluctuating now might not seem like the perfect time to buy a home but it s an ideal time to prepare especially for first-time homebuyers Movement Mortgage recently shared helpful tips on FaithFi com for those looking to enter the housing market Here s a breakdown of these critical steps to set you up for a successful and financially wise home purchase Step Determine Your Budget And Keep It ConservativeFirst things first know what you can afford It s wise to set a sale price and monthly payment that s less than the maximum a lender or [... more]

Did you hear about the guy who paid his taxes to the IRS with a smile It didn t work out though it turns out they prefer money Well paying taxes is certainly no laughing matter and we don t want to miss something that could end up costing us money Fortunately Kevin Cross is here today with a list of year-end tax tips you don t want to miss Kevin Cross is a Certified Public Accountant CPA who has headed CPA firms in Florida and now Georgia He has studied the tax code extensively and specializes in representing taxpayers [... more]

You ve heard of the Great Wealth Transfer taking place as Baby Boomers pass away but did you know that women will inherit the majority of those assets It s true The Great Wealth Transfer is really horizontal with widows inheriting most private wealth before it s passed on to the next generation Sharon Epps joins us today to talk about how women should prepare Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors our parent organization Kingdom Advisors is a group dedicated to training financial professionals to guide and advise you according to biblical principles Women as the Primary InheritorsOne [... more]

You ve heard the identity theft protection ads for years but do you really need it Today dozens of companies sell identity theft protection so people obviously buy it But what exactly are they getting and is it really worth it Understanding Identity Theft Protection Is It Worth It Identity theft is a growing problem that affects millions of people every year with schemes ranging from credit card fraud to insurance and tax fraud With this in mind many companies offer identity theft protection plans But is it worth it Let s take a closer look at the features their [... more]

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]

The Bible clearly says that Christians are to give but is it always as clear about where we should give We all have to decide where we will give from our limited resources So a good question to ask is Does God care where we give I ll talk about that today with David Wills David Wills is President of The National Christian Foundation NCF He is also the co-author of Investing in God s Business The How To of Smart Christian Giving and numerous articles and lectures nationwide A New Perspective on GivingA recent article titled Does God Care [... more]

We tend to think that wealthy individuals always make the right financial decisions but is that always the case The truth is that people with a high net worth can sometimes make financial mistakes just as easily as the rest of us and perhaps with even worse consequences Cole Pearson shares five of them today Cole Pearson is the President of Investment Solutions at OneAscent a family of companies seeking to help people align their investments with their Christian values OneAscent is also an underwriter of Faith Finance Five Mistakes That The Wealthy Make With Their InvestmentsEven wealthy or high-net-worth [... more]

Must-Have Financial SkillsThe first skill is an attitude The Bible says God owns everything as in Psalm The earth is the Lord's and everything in it the world and all who live in it Understand that nothing belongs to you even you You are a manager of God's resources which should change your perspective on money and material things The number two financial skill you'll need is planning A dream without a plan is just a wish they say And wishes won't buy you a house The fundamental planning tool we recommend is a budget otherwise known as a spending [... more]

What is the risk of playing it too safe That does seem like a bit of a riddle but we can start to make sense of it by first exploring a behavioral phenomenon called loss aversion Researchers have found that most people feel the pain of losing money roughly twice as strongly as the joy of gaining money To say it again clearly losses feel twice as bad as gains feel good This naturally causes many people to be loss averse and try to avoid losses sometimes to such a substantial degree that it undermines their long-term goals One of [... 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]

So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God Luke Chad Clark is Executive Director here at FaithFi and over the last several months our team has been working on a brand new -week study on the Parable of the Rich Fool called Rich Toward God INTRODUCTION TO THE RICH TOWARD GOD STUDYThe Rich Toward God '' study emerges from FaithFi's mission to equip Christians with tools and resources for integrating faith with financial decisions aiming to help believers see God as their ultimate treasure The parable of the rich fool serves as [... more]

THE DANGERS OF LOVING MONEY AND THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSESome people view money as the source of life's greatest pleasures equating it with security success freedom and power However the Biblical perspective emphasizes trust in Jesus rather than in fleeting worldly possessions THE PROBLEMS WITH LOVING MONEY Timothy warns about the love of money being the root of all kinds of evils emphasizing the destruction and ruin it can bring Loving money leads to a life-destroying path marked by temptation and harmful desires It can cause us to stray from our faith experiencing deep sorrow as a result Money can become [... 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]

This year plan a Christ-centered celebration without any of the financial regrets As in so many areas of life parents have opportunities here to set an example Here are four ways you can do that Set a good example with your attitudeTheParentCue org suggests that you do one less thing this year Make family time a priority during the weeks leading up to Christmasstart a new tradition this year One of Rob's favorites is the Jesse tree Go to faithward org for daily Bible readings and printable ornaments for the Jesse tree put the phones downpray together Stick to your [... 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]

Start with the differences between how men and women tend to think or approach life Broad generalities about men and women in relationships don't apply to every couple Contrasts between men and women builders vs beautifiers risk takers vs nest builders task-focused vs relationship-focused big picture vs detail-oriented factual vs intuitive compartmentalized vs centralizing Men tend to be the head of the home and women tend to be the heart of the home Opposites often attract in couples with one being more of a thinker and the other more of a feeler both holding equal importance When it comes to [... more]

Okay it's time for some true confessions about your giving Has your electronic donation at church every Sunday become a bit automatic Or perhaps you're struggling financially right now so you've reduced your giving and you're feeling a bit guilty Then again perhaps decisions about how much and where to give are causing tension in your marriage so you end up dreading those conversations There are so many ways our generosity can become stale and un-joyful If that's the case for you it's time for a renewed perspective and we're going to help you with that BIBLICAL GENEROSITYLet's begin by [... more]

Okay it's time for some true confessions about your giving Has your electronic donation at church every Sunday become a bit automatic Or perhaps you're struggling financially right now so you've reduced your giving and you're feeling a bit guilty Then again perhaps decisions about how much and where to give are causing tension in your marriage so you end up dreading those conversations There are so many ways our generosity can become stale and un-joyful If that's the case for you it's time for a renewed perspective and we're going to help you with that BIBLICAL GENEROSITYLet's begin by [... more]