Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Does retirement mean it's time to drop your life insurance John and Jake take a practical case-by-case look at how coverage may help replace lost income support loved ones or provide liquidity for an estate They explain why the right amount and whether you need coverage at all depends on your goals finances and family's needs Before you cancel that policy tune in to see what it may still be doing for you Here's what we discuss in this episode Life Insurance Bias Why [... 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]

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]

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]

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]

Join Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore for an essential conversation about one of the most important financial and healthcare decisions you'll make in retirement In this episode of Finishing Well Hans breaks down the seven key things everyone should know about Medicare before enrolling or making changes to their coverage From understanding the critical differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage to avoiding costly enrollment penalties navigating Part D prescription drug coverage understanding IRMAA income surcharges and knowing when you can make changes during Medicare enrollment periods this episode provides practical guidance to help you make [... 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]

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

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]

What if debt isn't just a financial issue but a discipleship one We often view borrowing through a financial lens focusing on interest rates monthly payments and repayment timelines But Scripture invites us to consider something deeper Debt can shape our freedom influence our generosity and affect our ability to respond to opportunities God places before us Borrowing is common in modern life but understanding its spiritual implications can help us make wiser financial decisions The Biblical Perspective on DebtCredit cards student loans mortgages and business financing are familiar financial tools While Scripture doesn't identify borrowing itself as a sin [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - The Dallas Cowboys are trying to fix the defense by hiring Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant What does that mean for their DC Christian Parker Then Jim continues to take phone calls from the Clones including Matt in LA calls Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - The Buffalo Bills survive OT to beat the LA Rams on MNF and losing team has already parted ways with their kicker Then Jim takes some calls from the Clones Plus South Carolina Football Head Coach Shane Beamer joins the show Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

After forty years as a caregiver I know my way around hospitals medications and insurance forms An old tractor on a Montana hillside That's when I call a neighbor But asking for help can catch in your throat when you've spent years being the person everyone depends on In this episode of Hope for the Caregiver I share why specific requests help how I'm learning skills that intimidate me and why experience doesn't mean we're finished learning Plus an update on Standing With Hope's prosthetic limb outreach in Ghana a candid look at examining our hearts through Scripture and Gracie [... more]

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]

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]

Theologian Dorothy Sayers once wrote Work is not primarily a thing one does to live but the thing one lives to do That challenges the way many of us think about our jobs We often see work primarily as a way to earn a paycheck provide for our families or make it to retirement But Scripture gives us a much bigger vision From the first pages of the Bible to the last Scripture does not present work as a necessary evil It is woven into what it means to bear God's image And whether our work is paid or unpaid [... more]

Artificial intelligence can help you build a budget explain an investment or compare financial options in seconds But how much should you trust it with your money AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life including the way we manage our finances And like any tool it can be used wisely or unwisely For Christians the better question isn't simply Should I use AI but How can I use this tool wisely and faithfully A Helpful Tool But Not a Source of WisdomWhen new technology arrives we can be tempted toward one of two extremes We either embrace it without [... more]