If you make a year after taxes and have no children you rsquo re in the wealthiest of the global population If we begin to think of ourselves in the top how will that affect our financial decisions as stewards of God rsquo s resources On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome John Cortines to share some interesting insights about Jesus and the wealthy Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Whether to buy a house or go to college are major financial decisions but so is deciding when to take Social Security That rsquo s because tens of thousands of dollars if not more are on the line when deciding what rsquo s the right time for you to start receiving your benefits On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Eddie Holland about when to take Social Security Then they rsquo ll answer your related questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Whether to buy a house or go to college are major financial decisions but so is deciding when to take Social Security That rsquo s because tens of thousands of dollars if not more are on the line when deciding what rsquo s the right time for you to start receiving your benefits On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Eddie Holland about when to take Social Security Then they rsquo ll answer your related questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Teaching kids about money and financial values isn't just about preparing them for financial success it's about teaching them responsible decision-making boosting their confidence and independence and reducing their vulnerability to scams and manipulation In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy share tips to get the ball rolling Tailor your approach to their age conversations and questions should vary depending on whether your talking to young children versus tweens versus teens Use everyday opportunities to teach grocery shopping paying bills discussing needs versus wants Lead by example be transparent about your budget savings goals and spending habits [... more]

Have you stopped to think about how the financial decisions you rsquo re making today can affect eternity Well they do have an impact so you may want to consider if you rsquo re currently banking in a way that honors God On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Aaron Caid to talk about an option that allows you to bank on eternal rewards Then Rob will take your calls and various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Have you stopped to think about how the financial decisions you rsquo re making today can affect eternity Well they do have an impact so you may want to consider if you rsquo re currently banking in a way that honors God On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Aaron Caid to talk about an option that allows you to bank on eternal rewards Then Rob will take your calls and various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

There are many reasons people put off saving for retirement it's hard to imagine your life or years into the future But there are also many reasons to start saving as soon as possible So what are the five steps young investors can take today Peter at RichonPlanning breaks it down with Erin Kennedy Track Your Budget it's important to know what's coming in and what's going out before you make any financial decisions Set Aside Money for Big Expenses would you like to save for a down payment A wedding A nice vacation Open a Roth account you'll probably [... more]

Our three-part series on marriage and money wraps up today with a look at the financial decisions that often happen during the divorce process This is going to be a highly emotional and difficult process for those involved which makes the financial aspect of this process even more challenging We'll walk you through a few of the items that will need to be addressed like dividing assets child support and updating documents Then we'll talk about how your mindset has to change as you begin the next chapter of life independently and begin planning for retirement on your own Here [... more]

Some of life's biggest events come with important financial decisions and marriage might be at the top of the list Many of the arguments in a relationship start because of disagreements about money which is why it's so important to have a conversation about money and managing finances before your wedding day In this episode John will provide some financial guidance and useful tips for how to approach these topics with your spouse Should you combine finances How do you define certain spending categories We'll try to answer those and more during this show Plus John will also share the [... more]

God owns everything and we rsquo re merely stewards of the resources he gives us But the role of a successful steward is active and requires a lot of smart decisions So how do we achieve successful stewarship On today's Faith amp Finance Live Rob West will talk with Sharon Epps about the DNA of wise financial decision making Then they will answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

A lot of us want to go into retirement debt free But before you pay down that debt you should consider a few specific variables And as Peter Richon with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy this isn't a strictly financial decision So before you put money toward that mortgage debt first consider -Your mortgage rate if it's very low your money may be better spent in another investment with a higher rate of return -Tax Consequences you would potentially eliminate a mortage write off and there are penalties if you withdraw money from retirement accounts early -Prioritize Paying Down [... more]

Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George joins the show [... more]

Today Christians are expressing a variety of considerations and needs as it relates to their financial decisions and there are a growing number of options for them to consider On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with David Spika of Guidestone about the financial services they provide Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Whenever we're faced with a major life event certain people will have an impact on us and the decisions we make But when you work with a financial advisor who you've built a strong relationship with they end up being there for all of these key events because of the financial impact they have Let's explore some of the things you should be thinking about to make smart financial decisions when you encounter some of the most significant events in your life Here's some of what you'll learn on this episode What do you need to consider when you change [... more]

If you invited God into your finances what could happen On FamilyLife Today Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author Bob Lotich and his wife Linda about money marriage and making financial decisions Show Notes and Resources Check out Bob and Linda's website - Seedtime Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

We all make the occasional misstep with our money Some of those mistakes can be quite painful And sometimes we just realize how foolhardy we've been when looking back on our past financial decisions On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will share a top list of personal finance mistakes to avoid Then he'll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

It's difficult to say what the most regrettable financial decision might be buying a timeshare definitely comes to mind But high on the list must be co-signing a loan for someone else On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will share some options for those who have already cosigned Then he'll answer your calls and financial questions That's MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today's finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

It rsquo s always fun to see the secular world suddenly discover the wisdom of the Bible nbsp And it rsquo s even more enjoyable when the subject of that wisdom is money On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about an article posted on the popular finance website The Humble Dollar that incorporates some of King Solomon rsquo s sage advice Then he rsquo ll take your questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm [... more]

Do you know the number one reason why it rsquo s good to have a high credit score Here rsquo s a hint mdash it rsquo s not about bragging rights or feeling superior although some folks might view it that way On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will explain the number one reason you want to have a good credit score is that it saves you money Then he rsquo ll take your questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s [... more]

In Luke we find the Parable of the Rich Fool who was worried about the size of his barns But does the moral of that story still apply to us today On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West explains that while only a few of us own barns these days Jesus rsquo message in that parable is still important for us to heed Then he rsquo ll take your questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm Eastern [... more]

Corinthians sets a high bar for how Christians are to act in this world It reads ldquo Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do do all to the glory of God rdquo nbsp And that ldquo all rdquo certainly includes how we invest On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes Jason Myhre to talk about the history of faith-based investing Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm [... more]

Summer rsquo s officially here and if your plans include the beach you might be interested to know that while you rsquo re relaxing with your toes in the sand you can learn a lot about investing On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes investing expert Mark Biller to share some of those investing lessons Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

It rsquo s a seller rsquo s market so home values are sky high right now nbsp And quite often sellers are getting multiple offers and quite a bit more than their listing price On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will try to level the playing field a little with some tips for buying a home in a seller rsquo s market Then he rsquo ll take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at [... more]

Throughout the book of Proverbs we are reminded of the value of wisdom And of course a great way to gain wisdom is to ask questions nbsp On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes investing expert Robert Netzly NETS-lee to ask him some questions about biblically responsible investing Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

We rsquo re blessed to have a God Who hears our cries of repentance and welcomes us back into the fold nbsp And His forgiveness covers every aspect of our lives mdash even our finances On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West talks about what we can do when we rsquo ve been financially unfaithful Then Rob will answer some listener questions about various financial matters That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

With the Fed increasing the money supply and massive government stimulus spending the economy is showing signs of inflation Investors are rightly concerned about it but is their fear really warranted On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes investing expert Mark Biller to talk about inflation fears Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Financial institutions are increasingly participating in ungodly practices and Christians need to be aware of the options they have to do business elsewhere On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with investing expert Robert Netzly NETS-lee about an alternative to the big banks that pose a challenge to biblical values Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Most investors remember the housing bubble of nbsp And with real estate prices rising dramatically over the past years many believe this housing market is actually another bubble that rsquo s about to burst On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about whether or not that rsquo s a real concern Then he rsquo ll take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Do you know that your retirement plans are on track nbsp Or do you just hope they are On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk about a new study that has revealed a surprising number of people aren rsquo t saving enough for retirement and that rsquo s probably because of misconceptions they have about what they rsquo ll need to reach their goals Then he rsquo ll take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial [... more]

The Bible contains more than references to money And since all the wisdom in this world is found within its pages we should take note of a few verses which are sometimes overlooked from a financial perspective On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will share a brief Bible study on earning money Then he rsquo ll take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

We all like to see our portfolios grow But we need to understand how our investments are working and that we don rsquo t unknowingly own stock in companies that are involved in ungodly business practices On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes Jason Myhre of Eventide to talk about the importance of aligning our portfolios with our faith Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial matters you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s financial decisions weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central [... more]

We rsquo ve all experienced uncertainty in our lives and the anxiety and worry it causes And when fear of the unknown grips us it rsquo s natural to question the financial decisions we rsquo ve made On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore tell you how to steer clear of some financial pitfalls that may lie ahead It rsquo s things not to do with your money in uncertain times on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

The world is lying to our teenagers telling them that money equals happiness and whoever has the most stuff wins But how does God want young believers to view money and the financial decisions they face On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with finance expert Art Rainer about steps to avoid pitfalls and have a future filled with contentment and generosity It rsquo s the money challenge for teens on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

TRANSCRIPT Alright we're talking about resentment today and a lot of folks deal with this issue It is a brutal issue that affects caregivers it cripples us it really does A lot of people think if I could just get so-and-so to stop acting this way then I can be okay and it's all going to be good But the problem is not the person we're taking care of the problem is ourselves and it starts with us We can learn to be at peace no matter what's going on around us and scripture confirms that throughout all of Scripture [... more]

With a rampant drug culture and the disintegration of the family more and more grandparents find themselves caregiving parenting and struggling with enabling as well as their own marriages and health Norma and her husband are a family in crisis We discussed that while there's no solution there is a path But it's not going to easy Transcript Peter Norma in Indiana Norma Good morning Norma How you feeling Norma Not very well this morning Peter Not too well Norma No What I have a problem with is I have two grandchildren that I'm taking care of due to their [... more]

We often see people justifying their poor financial decisions by making excuses We'll identify these excuses and explain why they lead to poor judgement Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com retirement four-dangerous-excuses [... more]

The top New Year's resolution for is to lose weight and eat healthier followed by self-improvement better financial decisions quit smoking do more exciting things and spend more time with family and friends Nearly of Americans will make a New Year's resolution but only will actually achieve them [... more]

This is a series of podcast on financial planning [... more]