Planning for retirement isn't just about building wealth it's about knowing how to use it wisely In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explain the importance of Required Minimum Distributions RMDs and why having a strategy long before they're required can help you avoid unnecessary taxes Medicare premium increases and costly surprises Hans breaks down when RMDs begin how they work and why proactive planning in your s can make a significant difference He also discusses practical strategies such as Roth conversions Qualified Charitable Distributions QCDs tax bracket planning and ways to [... more]

The post-mortem of Tuesday's losses continues as the right point fingers at each other The New York Times writes an article about a private video call with Trump strategists where they referenced a white pill and brought up the term cyanide Democrats think all voters love them now Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible Alliance Defending Freedomhttps JoinADF com DanaDon't let schools put ideology over the safety of our girls in sports Donate to ADF today Webroothttps Webroot com DanaSave off Webroot's Total Protection this holiday and give yourself the gift of smarter online [... more]

Have you ever heard the term carnal Christian Many believe this refers to a Christian who after being saved turns back to the lower sins of the flesh lasciviousness promiscuousness adultery homosexuality and so forth Well they are carnal but the term as Dr Hinnant explains in this episode means much more To us many carnal Christians appear to be fine Christians But Christ is not pleased with them because they are still walking in their former unchristlike attitudes Corinthians - underdeveloped in spiritual growth Hebrews unable to live in true deep Christlike peace Romans - and are being guided [... more]

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

HR Pastor and Cathy talks about the results that are coming in and that are final in the mid term elections so farSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - Former All-Pro LB LaVar Arrington joins the show Then Jim takes some calls from the Clones Plus Lamar Jackson's thumb injury not only sidelines him long term but the Ravens' hopes of contending as well Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST ROD D MARTIN Philosopher Capitalist The Rod Martin ReportWhen Donald Trump made his unlikely political comeback to win the presidency for a second nonconsecutive term in many Christians and conservatives hoped America would return to sanity for years to come Two years later while many of the anti-God anti-America policies of the Biden administration have been curtailed the movement determined to undermine Christian and constitutional principles is champing at the bit to wrest control of Congress from Republicans and make Trump's final two years in office as difficult as possible Meanwhile a war-turned-standoff with Iran continues [... more]

It's that time of the week again Craig Carton rolls into the studio with zero filter endless confidence and a sharp reminder to everyone within earshot of his own unmatched brilliance Naturally Brian wastes no time calling him out accusing Craig of using the show as an unapologetic shameless ratings booster Once the jabs settle the guys dive straight into the most heated debates cutting across sports and culture Craig and Brian discuss the ongoing fallout surrounding national anthem conduct across the WNBA Brian takes a full victory lap rubbing in the New York Giants' gritty win over the Houston [... more]

Halloween and a mid-term election are ahead A change in rules for organ donations has many rethinking their involvement And what to do about falling marriage rates Segment Halloween and Elections NPR story on changes in donor rules Voting and the Lesser of Two Evils Segment Organ Donations and Falling Marriage Rates NPR story on organ donor rule changes CBN article on marriage rates Segment John's Flight Dilemma [... more]

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Plenty of retirees reach a point where they don't care much about growth anymore They just don't want to lose what they've spent or years building Is that foolish John doesn't think so When a team is up by nine late in the game nobody calls a deep pass They line up in victory formation and protect the ball But taking a knee too early is its own mistake John explains why the right time to pull back isn't about your age or even [... more]

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

You may know how your retirement investments are performing but do you know what they're actually supporting For many Christians stewardship shapes how we earn spend save and give Yet when it comes to investing we may not think much about the companies and industries represented in our portfolios Faith-based investing offers an opportunity to align those decisions more closely with our Christian convictions But what does that look like in practice Does investing according to your values mean sacrificing financial returns And can individual investors really make a difference Mark Regier Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Investment [... more]

When you think about leaving an inheritance you probably picture children or grandchildren But what if your next steward isn't a person at all For many Christians leaving a gift to a church ministry or nonprofit organization can be a meaningful way to extend their generosity beyond their lifetime But deciding where when and how to give deserves the same thoughtful preparation we would give to an individual heir Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and a contributor to FaithFi's new field guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined us today to discuss how believers can make these [... more]

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Long-term care is one of those retirement expenses nobody exactly looks forward to planning for but ignoring it can leave your nest egg exposed if the bill eventually lands in your lap In this episode John and Jake walk through the different ways retirees can prepare and some strategies that may help keep a major care event from shipwrecking the rest of the plan The right answer depends on how all the pieces of your retirement fit together and which financial levers you have [... more]

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

If there's one word that defines our culture it's more More upgrades More comfort More square footage More of whatever promises to make life a little better Yet despite having more than previous generations could have imagined many of us feel less satisfied than ever Why Because contentment doesn't come from acquiring what's next It's cultivated in the heart right where we are And Scripture reminds us that contentment isn't something we stumble upon It's something we can learn Why More Is Never EnoughWe're all tempted to believe that the next purchase promotion milestone or change in circumstances will finally [... more]

We like to think we make rational decisions with our money but what if our emotions influence our financial choices far more than we realize That's one of behavioral economics' central findings human psychology shapes financial decisions While these discoveries have challenged traditional economic thinking they reinforce what Scripture has taught for thousands of years human wisdom is limited our hearts can deceive us and our emotions don't always lead us in the right direction Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing SMI believes understanding these tendencies can help Christians become wiser more disciplined investors [... more]