For the first time since investors are putting a lot of their money in S P index funds or in mutual funds that use the S P as a benchmark Most investors probably don't know that about of the gains we've seen this year are due to the performance of only companies In other words you may have a lot of money tied up in just a few stocks which could mean you're taking on more risk than you know In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy talk through the reasons behind this new trend and how [... more]

We are often asked when is the right time for someone to start taking Social Security benefits Should they only wait until full retirement age or is it worth it to wait longer On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will cover common mistakes people make when claiming benefits Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s the next MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Our purse strings are tied to our heart strings Financial advisor Art Rainer encourages believers to showcase the generosity of God by giving generously to those in need Rainer lists eight money milestones couples can aim for that can help them get their finances and their giving on track Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

The story of The Widow rsquo s Oil in Kings is a wonderful example of God providing for the faithful in miraculous ways So what can we glean from this Bible passage that applies to our lives and faith today On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore reveal instructions from this passage we can apply to our own lives Lessons from The Widow rsquo s Oil on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

Most people let their spare change pile up until they cash it in for a fee nbsp But instead of filling up coffee cans with your pennies dimes nickels and quarters why not put them to work On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share several investing options that require little or no money to start Investing with pennies on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

In the midst of summer we usually don rsquo t think about the fact that Christmas is coming But with a little planning and execution now one of the major sources of holiday anxiety can be eliminated On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share ways to help you avoid overspending and put the happy back in your holidays Preparing for Christmas in July on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

As Corona Virus restrictions ease and businesses slowly reopen we rsquo re left with questions Just how bad is the economy and how deep will the recession be There rsquo s no question the shutdown has severely damaged the U S economy But how much damage was done On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore explore that question with economist Jerry Bowyer Get an update on the economy on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

A staggering percentage of this year's growth in the S P can be attributed to just a handful of companies--Facebook Google Apple Amazon and Microsoft Is this a sign of another impending dot com crash Brian Evans founder of Madrona Financial Services joins John to discuss [... more]

Dan Cuprill founder of Matson and Cuprill in Cincinnati joins John to talk about the follies of investing based on what's going on in the news [... more]