Investing during market volatility or downturns requires a very different approach In light of recent volatility and stubborn inflation rates Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy walk through a few tips including -Is Cash Really King -Defensive Stocks healthcare utilities and consumer staples like food and beverages are fairly recession proof -Dividend Stocks and Fixed Income Investments like Bonds and Structured Notes -Keep Investing a strategy known as Dollar Cost Averaging If you'd like to speak with Peter to create a financial plan that can withstand volatility or if you'd just like to talk through these recent headlines feel [... more]

They re not listed on stock exchanges yet private market investing opportunities are becoming increasingly popular So just what are private markets Why would you want to consider making them a part of your portfolio And how would you go about it Cole Pearson is here today to break it all down for us 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 What Is Private Market Investing Private market investing involves putting capital into companies [... more]

Paying off debt is always a smart financial move but eliminating it before retirement is one of the best decisions you can make With more people than ever retiring with debt financial security in retirement is at risk Let s explore why carrying debt into retirement can be problematic and what you can do to avoid it The latest statistics reveal a concerning trend According to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances of individuals aged to carry debt a significant increase from when the Fed began tracking this data years ago Debt in retirement severely limits lifestyle choices and [... more]

Do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do for they think that they will be heard for their many words Matthew In Matthew Jesus warns against meaningless repetition in prayer Thankfully He doesn t leave us wondering how to pray Instead He gives us the Lord s Prayer an example of how we should approach God with our needs But have you ever noticed how often we overlook a key part of this prayer The request for provision Give us this day our daily bread Matthew This simple yet profound verse reminds us that God is our provider [... more]

They say that winners never quit and quitters never win but that s not really true is it What if you re trying to quit a bad habit It s not only okay to quit a bad habit it s something we should always strive to do especially with investing Mark Biller joins us today with a list of bad habits you should quit if you find yourself doing them Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing an underwriter of Faith Finance Go Ahead Be a QuitterIn a recent article titled Go Ahead Be [... more]

You ve heard the saying Past performance is no guarantee of future results Does that apply to Federal Reserve policy The Fed is finally cutting interest rates for the first time in four years What does this mean for investors You might be surprised Mark Biller has the details Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing an underwriter of Faith Finance The Guiding Principle Don t Fight the FedIn mid-September the Federal Reserve surprised many investors by cutting the funds rate by half a percent While many might view this as a positive signal [... more]

Paying off debt is always a good thing but paying it off before retirement is one of the best financial moves you ll ever make It s a disturbing trend more people than ever are retiring with debt That reduces their lifestyle choices and increases the likelihood they ll have to return to work at some point Today we ll talk about carrying debt into retirement and how you can avoid it Preparing for a Debt-Free Retirement A Practical GuideAccording to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances of people aged to are in debt up from years ago This [... more]

Fueled by COVID lockdowns and the rise of commission free brokerages like Robinhood online trading or day trading has seen a huge rise in popularity in the last few years However according to several recent financial studies almost all day traders lose lots of money particularly after accounting for fees and taxes If you're considering self-directed investing peter with richonplanning and erinkennedy break down the pros and the cons and Peter offers these considerations before you create an online trading account Consider Your Approach and Expectations if your expenses are covered by income and you are making contributions downturns can [... more]

We are firmly in Bear Market territory Stocks and bonds are sharply negative The market has lost nearly one quarter of its value since the beginning of the year But while these headlines can lead to anxiety as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy it's important to stick to and rely on your financial plan Often during market downturns investors tend to panic and leave the market And when the market recovers those investors miss out on the rally further compounding their losses No one knows when this Bear Market will hit bottom But if you've taken the [... more]

Such is the power of Jesus' divine authority that by a mere word He raises the dead to life and makes the broken whole Today R C Sproul continues his series in the gospel of Luke to tell the remarkable story of Christ's healing a centurion's servant Get R C Sproul's Expositional Commentary on the Gospel of Luke for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org luke-commentary Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]