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Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 23, 2026

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 20, 2026

Rethinking Open Enrollment with Lauren Gajdek

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 12, 2026

How to Save for Major Purchases

One of the simplest ways to avoid credit card debt is to save up for major purchases before you make them When you plan ahead for expenses you know are coming you can pay with money you already have instead of borrowing from tomorrow's income This simple approach can reduce financial stress provide greater flexibility and help you practice faithful stewardship The key is preparing for tomorrow's expenses with today's resources Saving for the Expected Not Just the UnexpectedYou may be thinking Isn't that what my emergency fund is for Not exactly Your emergency fund is designed to cover unexpected [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 09, 2026

State Health Plan Warning; Teacher Vacancies Fall; SCOTUS Blocks FCC Order

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner is warning that Atrium Health's new affordability program could accelerate financial problems for the State Health Plan by shifting additional costs onto taxpayers and plan members Atrium maintains its program will help reduce out-of-pocket expenses for patients Meanwhile new data shows teacher vacancies across North Carolina declined even before recently approved pay raises took effect Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program with the latest mail-voting numbers showing turnout running nearly below the same point in the midterm election Plus the U S Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a Fourth Circuit [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 09, 2026

What Scares Investors More Than Halloween?

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - It's spooky season And while most people are thinking about haunted houses and horror movies a lot of pre-retirees have scarier things on their minds running out of money or a market crash at exactly the wrong time Today Jake shines a flashlight on five of the biggest financial frights and how to prepare for them Most of what scares people about retirement isn't the event itself It's not knowing what happens next A plan won't make the unknowns disappear but it can make [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 09, 2026

3 Questions To Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund

Having an emergency fund is an important part of wise financial stewardship But building one is only half the battle You also need to know when to use it It can be tempting to dip into emergency savings whenever an unexpected expense or even an especially appealing purchase comes along But if we use those funds too freely the money may not be there when a genuine emergency arrives Proverbs offers a helpful reminder Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling but a foolish man devours it The principle is simple wisdom prepares rather than consuming everything [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 07, 2026

NCInnovation Audit; Mail Voting Down

North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh today for a special session focused on rising fuel costs with the House and Senate scheduled to convene at noon as lawmakers consider a temporary suspension or reduction of the state's -cent-per-gallon gas tax Donna King of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss NCInnovation's board approving its fiscal year audit despite an ongoing dispute over how millions of dollars in research grant expenses were recorded Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation provides the latest mail-voting update with accepted ballots running nearly below the same point in the midterm election Plus a new [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 29, 2026

Stewarding the Wealth in Your Home with Harlan Accola

Christians often say that God owns everything and that what we possess has simply been entrusted to our care We apply that principle to our income savings investments and giving But we may treat another significant asset differently the equity in our homes Harlan Accola who leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage joined the show today to discuss why homeowners particularly those approaching or already in retirement should consider home equity as part of their overall stewardship plan Home Equity Is Still Part of Your WealthFor generations many families have followed a familiar pattern buy a home pay [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 25, 2026

Should Christians Have a Prenup?

God's Word says that a husband and wife become one flesh But it doesn't say anything directly about prenuptial agreements So does that mean Christians should never have one A prenuptial agreement or prenup is a legal contract a couple enters into before marriage It typically establishes how assets property and other financial matters would be handled if the marriage ended in divorce For some couples that may seem like practical planning But Christians should consider more than whether a prenup makes financial sense We should also ask what it communicates about marriage and whether it supports or undermines the [... more]

Pathway to Victory

Dr. Robert Jeffress

September 18, 2026

The ABCs To Be Financially Free

Car payments A mortgage Keeping the lights on and the refrigerator stocked When you add up all the normal expenses many families are left with very little financial margin So what's the solution Dr Robert Jeffress shares Solomon's wisdom for managing finances on a tight budget To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 17, 2026

Just-the-Basics Indexing with Mark Biller

Investing can feel overwhelming With countless funds strategies market forecasts and opinions competing for attention it's easy to assume that successful investing requires constant analysis and a complicated portfolio But it doesn't have to For decades Sound Mind Investing has offered an indexing strategy called Just-the-Basics designed around simplicity diversification and minimal maintenance According to Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing a straightforward indexing approach can also work alongside more active investment strategies The key may not be choosing between active investing and indexing but understanding how both can fit in a well-designed portfolio [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

September 12, 2026

Medicare Supplement Plan G vs Medicare Advantage: What's the Difference?

When it comes to Medicare one of the biggest decisions you'll make is choosing between Original Medicare with a Plan G Supplement and a Medicare Advantage plan But what's the real difference and which option is right for you In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dimore break down the key distinctions between these two popular Medicare paths As Annual Enrollment approaches Hans explains how each option works what costs you can expect and why the decision is about much more than monthly premiums From deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses to provider networks pre-authorizations [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 11, 2026

Phoebe: The Gospel Patron Behind Paul with John Rinehart

Women have played a vital role in advancing the gospel from the very beginning In Romans the Apostle Paul introduces us to Phoebe a trusted partner whose generosity influence and service helped further his ministry Her story offers a compelling picture of what it means to use the resources God has entrusted to us to advance the gospel John Rinehart founder and CEO of Gospel Patrons has spent years studying and telling the stories of men and women who have supported gospel ministry throughout history He says Phoebe is one of the clearest biblical examples of what he calls a [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 09, 2026

Making Financial Progress When Money Is Tight with Brian Holtz

When money is tight the financial goals you want to pursue can feel frustratingly out of reach You may want to give more generously build your savings or pay down debt but there simply doesn't seem to be enough margin to do everything The good news is that financial progress doesn't always begin with a giant leap Sometimes faithfulness looks like taking one small step at a time Brian Holtz CEO of Compass Financial Ministry says that whether financial pressure comes from past choices or circumstances outside our control creating that first bit of margin is often the hardest part [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 08, 2026

Investing with Biblical Convictions with Brian Mumbert

What if the companies in your portfolio are working against the values you're trying to live by For Christians investing is about more than pursuing financial returns Like every other financial decision investing can be viewed through the lens of stewardship asking not only How is my money growing but also What is my money supporting Faith-based investing seeks to bring those questions together Brian Mumbert president of Timothy Plan joined the show today to explain how faith-based investing works what research suggests about performance and how Christians can begin aligning their portfolios with biblical values What Is Faith-Based Investing [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 03, 2026

How Christian Banking Supports the Body of Christ with Aaron Caid

Where you bank may seem like a purely practical decision We often compare interest rates fees convenience and technology and those things matter But for Christians banking can also be viewed through the larger lens of stewardship Every financial decision gives us an opportunity to consider how faithfully we are managing the resources God has entrusted to us Aaron Caid Chief Marketing Officer at AdelFi Christian Banking joined the show today to discuss financial discipleship the role of Christian financial institutions and how everyday banking decisions can support work that advances the gospel Banking as an Act of Stewardship Biblical [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 02, 2026

Medicare Made Simple with Eddie Holland

Medicare may be one of the most important and confusing financial decisions you make in retirement Between enrollment deadlines late penalties Medicare Advantage Medigap prescription coverage and income-based premiums there are plenty of decisions to navigate And because some choices can have long-term financial consequences understanding the basics before you enroll is an important part of wise stewardship Eddie Holland Senior Private Wealth Advisor and Partner at Blue Trust as well as a CFP CPA and Certified Kingdom Advisor recently joined Faith Finance to help simplify Medicare and explain some of the most important planning considerations Understanding Medicare Parts A [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 01, 2026

The Uniqueness Principle: Rethinking Inheritance with Ron Blue

Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom Every parent hopes the resources they leave behind will bless their children But a financial inheritance can have very different effects depending on the person receiving it That is why wise wealth transfer requires more than simply deciding how much to leave it requires careful thought prayer and an understanding of each child's unique circumstances Ron Blue co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and longtime teacher on biblical stewardship calls this the uniqueness principle Equal Love Doesn't Always Require Equal Treatment Studies show that many [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 31, 2026

Women Stewarding Wealth: A Historic Opportunity with Sharon Epps

An estimated trillion is expected to pass from Baby Boomers to their heirs by marking one of the largest transfers of wealth in history And women are expected to play a particularly significant role Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors joined the show today to discuss this historic shift and the opportunity it presents for women to approach wealth with wisdom preparation and biblical faithfulness Why Women Are at the Center of the Wealth Transfer Economists have been talking about the Great Wealth Transfer for years but it is no longer simply a future prediction The transfer is already underway [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

August 28, 2026

Millions Are Retiring Earlier Than Planned — Are You Ready If You're Next?

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' https www rosewoodwealthmanagement com schedule-an-appointment - - Many people plan to retire around but new research shows a large percentage are leaving the workforce several years earlier and often not by choice Health problems job loss and rising healthcare expenses can suddenly force a retirement timeline to change In this episode Jake explains why those extra few years matter so much and how better planning can make an unexpected early retirement more manageable Here's what we discuss in this episode Early Retirement Many leave sooner than planned Unexpected Exits Health [... more]