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]

The end of the year is a great time to start thinking about your finances for the upcoming year So Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy are sharing tips you can start now to help you get on track for Perform a Budget and Emergency Fund Checkup Max Out Your Roth IRA and HSA Consider Tax Loss Harvesting Rebalance Consider a QCD If you'd like to talk through your financial goals for and how you can achieve them please reach out to Peter for a complimentary consultation by calling - or visit www RichonPlanning com [... 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]

Having an emergency fund is great but how can you ensure it s there when you really need it It s easy to set aside money for a rainy day but what happens when we start dipping into that fund for things that aren t actually emergencies The Bible has much to say about wisdom and preparation and Proverbs offers a powerful reminder Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling but a foolish man devours them This verse highlights the importance of saving rather than consuming everything we earn urging us to be prepared for the inevitable [... more]

Train up a child in the way he should go even when he is old he will not depart from it - Proverbs God s Word tells us that children should be taught early how to live wisely and righteously including how to handle money Howard Dayton is here to explain why it s especially important to teach kids about the dangers of debt Howard Dayton is the founder of Compass Financial Ministry and the former host of this program He is also the author of a number of books on the topic of Christian Finance and Stewardship The Little-Big [... more]

The Fed is scheduled to meet next week Will it lower interest rates again With one rate cut already on the books and perhaps two more coming before the end of the year folks are wondering what effect all this will have on mortgages and home sales 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 TrendsWith recent shifts in the economy many [... more]

These days more workers are opting to stay on the job after signing up for Social Security The percentage of Americans over who are still working has doubled since Of course many of them also get security benefits Eddie Holland is here to explain how working affects the monthly benefit check 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 The Impact of Earnings on Social Security Before Full Retirement AgeIf you begin drawing Social Security [... more]

As our kids are now back to school we wanted to take this time to offer a mental health check-in for parents to check on their kids' stress levels and general mental health as they begin a new school year We are joined by licensed therapist and social worker David Gray MSW LCSW David works for the Lanier Practice and he offers tons of insights for parents of school-aged kids For more information check out the links below provided by David Suicide Hotline Dial - https lifeline org utm source google amp utm medium web amp utm campaign onebox A [... more]

Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lord s will is - Ephesians That verse is a good reminder that to follow God's will we must first know it for all areas of our lives including finances Brian Holtz joins us today with a question Does your budget reflect God s priorities or yours Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children Ownership vs Stewardship One of the fundamental concepts of Christian finances is the distinction between ownership and stewardship Psalm reminds us [... more]

The Qualified Charitable Distribution is one of the most underutilized tax benefits yet almost million Americans can take it There are many requirements for taking a Qualified Charitable Distribution QCD or QCD You must be and have an IRA If more folks understood QCDs better they might take them David Hogan joins us today with the ABCs of QCDs David Hogan is the Principal of Clifton Larson Allen CPA s in Atlanta GA What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution QCD Simply put a QCD directly transfers funds from your Individual Retirement Account IRA to a qualified charity This move doesn [... more]

The Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD is one of the most underutilized tax benefits yet almost million Americans are eligible to take it But because of their various requirements more folks might take advantage of this option if they understood them better On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome David Hogan to talk about the ABCs of QCDs Then Rob will take some calls and answer various financial questions See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Losing her tennis phenom mother to cancer at years old Cindy felt God was punishing her by allowing her mom to die A few years later a friend helped her understand the Gospel - and that knowledge grew to a sustaining faith when cancer once again invaded Cindy's life www brinkersimmons com [... 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]

If you're not familiar with the latest variation of the individual retirement account it wouldn't be surprising It's only gone into effect this year ABOUT LEGACY IRAs Unlike a traditional IRA a Legacy IRA indirectly provides income to retirees through a Charitable Gift Annuity CGA A CGA is an agreement between a donor and a nonprofit organization where the donor donates assets and the nonprofit provides regular payments for life based on the donated assets keeping the assets upon the donor's death The Legacy IRA allows individuals over the age of with a traditional IRA to take up to as [... more]

If you don't have a tax plan you don't have a retirement plan In retirement you not only want to maximize your income but you also want to minimize your tax bill In this video Peter Richon with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down three strategies that will help you keep more money in your pocket including Roth Conversions take advantage of today's historically low tax rate Have an RMD Strategy consider earlier distributions or Qualified Charitable Distributions Explore Health Savings Accounts the only triple tax advantaged retirement account that can help with what's often your biggest expense in [... more]

SECURE Act Later RMDs -to-Roth Rollovers and Other Tax Planning Opportunities Congress recently passed SECURE Act which will bring several changes to retirement account rules Peter Richon with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down the big takeaways including some unique opportunities including -RMD Age Increase -QCDs Will Be Expanded - Plans These changes however will make proactive tax planning even more important Keep in mind when you delay those Required Minimum Distributions it will lead to larger account balances at death which could create a significant tax burden for your beneficiaries If you'd like to talk through these changes [... more]

If you're nearing the age to take Required Minimum Distributions or RMDs and you want to avoid the extra income and its tax implications Peter Richon with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down three strategies to consider Peter recommends these strategies to help reduce your tax exposure Consider taking distributions as early as possible Roth Conversions Qualified Charitable Distributions or QCDs Keep in mind RMDs are income so taking those distributions can boost your taxable income and your income taxes for the year which is why strategic tax planning is so important If you have any questions about these [... 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]

On today's Pursuit to the kingdom Robby is Joined by the author of The Immigrant Anthony Christ Anthony's book talk about the Christian holocaust Additionally today we get to hear about the Culture Engagement Summit from Truth Network's very own Chris Hughes the host of the Christian Perspective Even more fun with Robby if you cannot turn down a great sale you'll love what Dwight Gullion tells us about the year anniversary for his local store Guillion's Christian Supply Center Continuing the Pursuit to the Kingdom we have Bershawn Thompson from The Fellowship of Christian Athletes letting us know about [... more]

This week Hans and Stu Epperson subbing in for Robby discuss QCDs Qualified Charitable Distributions and estate planning They go over important information that you need to know now or down the road 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]

Hans and Robby talk about charitable giving and how to map out a plan to maximize your donations 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]

Origins are important and that rsquo s why God recorded the beginnings of human history in the book of Genesis Here we find out where we came from as members of the world's nations descendants of three of Noah rsquo s sons But why did God scatter the nations What was God rsquo s purpose in dispersing the people throughout the earth nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Hans and Robby discuss QCDs or Qualified Charitable Distributions These distributions are a way to give your IRA money tax free to the charity of your choice Find out all the advantages of QCDs this week on Finishing Well 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]

When we feel like we re drowning in hardship we may wonder why God isn t intervening Join us on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains how God uses overwhelming circumstances to draw us to Himself Listen [... more]

Everyone's IRA is different but yet they are still taking advice and facts from their friends and family Hans and Robby address this issue as well as all the options you have for making the most of your IRA by lowering your taxable income not receiving penalties and handling required minimum distributions First up is penalties for required minimum distributions Some people have this idea that they never want to pay taxes so they are not going to touch their IRA This is a mistake as not taking out distributions after is going to land you with a huge penalty [... more]

You cannot hide from taxes they will catch up with you eventually Some people push it off and decide they don't want to pay them until later or even pass them onto their children If you take taxes head on ask for advice and put strategies into action for you individual situation it can end up saving you money in the long run Hans and Robby start out talking about how low the tax rates currently are Hans suggests for many of his clients that it is advantageous to pay more tax this year to pay less taxes in the [... more]

In Luke Jesus praises the shrewd manager who stole from his boss He says I tell you use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves so that when it is gone you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings Many people tend to waste their wealth by not dealing shrewdly Hans and Robby discuss how to apply these principles to income taxes especially in retirement Paying more taxes than you should because you have not planned correctly can be wasteful You should not cheat on your taxes but with proper planning you can make sure you don't pay more than you [... more]

Proverbs says Hope deferred makes the heart sick but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life With IRA's or individual retirement accounts hope or money deferred allows your longings to be fulfilled when you retire These hopes include a comfortable retirement with travel and fun and providing for your family Robby talks about how his dad wanted to go to Hawaii with his wife but after she passed he instead got to go with his children This was his hope deferred One thing most people where not hoping for is paying taxes on the money in their IRA but [... more]

This tax season returns might look very different for a lot of Americans This week Hans and Robby talk about what differences people and older might see Social Security is the biggest difference for people in this age bracket If your only income is Social Security you will pay no income taxes on this money If your other taxable income is small you will pay some tax on that income but still none on your Social Security benefit Only when you reach higher levels of other income does your Social Security benefit become taxable It is important to note that [... more]

In Ecclesiastes it says To everything there is a season Retirement is a season in life that is full of change including your taxes Taxes are different in retirement there is Social Security Medicare IRA withdrawals and for some work income Prosperity can come in your season of retirement from not having the tax burden you had while you were working The only way to reach this prosperity though is to plan for it before this season hits Hans discusses a client who retired when he was years old After retiring he started to withdraw money out of his traditional [... more]

We have been doing Finishing Well for a year Thanks for joining us on this journey This week Hans and Robby discuss IRA's The original idea behind money is that it is supposed to serve as a servant for your family and for the kingdom is your money doing this We can show love through our money Just like in Matthew God will reward those who bring back more and chastise those who dig a hole in the ground and hide their money IRAs were not created to accumulate money and leave it all to your children They were created [... more]

What is the ultimate finishing well This week on Finishing Well Hans and Robby are discussing taxes and what you need to do before the end of the year Even God rested on the seventh day and you can rest at the end of the year knowing this is all taken care of RMDs from your IRAs have to be done by December st for this year If you have put it off you need to get it on it ASAP as it can take days or weeks to get these distributions Even if you do not have RMDs currently [... more]

It is Finishing Well s first LIVE show This week Hans and Robby visited Peace Church in Durham NC to discuss IRAs and go more into depth about Qualified Charitable Distributions Robby discusses Matthew the parable of the day laborer The story is basically that a landowner whent to hire workers in the morning for his vineyard and offered them to pay thema denarius for the day hours later he got another group to come to work and then he got another group with one hour left hre brought another group At the end of the day everyone got a [... more]

Ecclesiastes says There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens Everyone knows about tax season but it is important to look at your finances and taxes every season not just in the spring every year This week Hans and Robby discusses more in-depth topics regarding axes including QCDs capital gains taxes itemization and more They even answer a listen question on air Taxes affect every aspect in retirement You have to look at all of this in order to finish well You don't want to leave your family a huge tax burden when [... more]