God s Word says a husband and wife become one flesh but it doesn t say anything about prenups It s true you won t find prenuptial agreement in your concordance So does that mean a Christian should never have one God s Design for Marriage Oneness and CovenantA prenuptial agreement prenup is a legal contract that couples agree to before marriage outlining how their assets money property and other possessions will be divided if they divorce While this can seem like a practical way to handle complex financial conversations many wonder if it aligns with God s design for [... more]

Student loan forgiveness is much in the news these days It s on It s off It s on again maybe What s the lesson here The lesson is this Avoiding student loan debt is much easier than getting out of it It just takes discipline We ll talk about that with Dr Art Rainer today Dr Art Rainer is the founder of the Institute for Christian Financial Health and Christian Money Solutions He is a regular contributor here at Faith Finance and the author of The Money Challenge for Teens Prepare for College Run from Debt and Live Generously [... more]

You ve saved up your downpayment and found the perfect house to buy But have you considered closing costs They re really the first big expense you ll have with home ownership Which can you negotiate and which are set in stone The Hidden Costs of Homebuying What You Need to Know About Closing CostsBuying a home is an exciting milestone but amidst the thrill of owning your first house it s easy to overlook the long list of closing costs that come with it Many people think that because these costs are often rolled into the mortgage they don [... more]

Psychologist and educator Fitzhugh Dodson wrote Without goals and plans to reach them you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination Of course goals don t amount to much unless you have a plan to reach them That planning should involve more than building your net worth Ron Anderson joins us today to discuss life planning what is it how to do it and why you should Ron Anderson is the Founder President of Plan A Wealth Management in Lincoln Nebraska What Is Life Planning Life planning goes beyond setting financial goals it s about discovering [... more]

When you want pithy quotes check out social media When you want words of truth look to the Bible But be careful not to get those two mixed up Some familiar sayings may sound like Bible verses but they re really not Today we ll find out why so many old saws really don t cut wood God Won t Give You More Than You Can Handle Of all the Bible verses that aren t actually in the Bible here s the most familiar one God won t give you more than you can handle This sounds great especially if [... more]

There s not a government program insurance policy or medical procedure which can stop our appointment with death Coming to grips with our own mortality is a sobering thing we all need to do In this message Pastor Lutzer shares three lessons about dying well We can face the end of life the way Jesus did This month s special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

If you have school-age children you know that we ve entered one of the year's busiest shopping seasons It s true families are gearing up to send kids back to school which means a lot of spending So how can you make the most of yours without going into debt As summer winds down retailers gear up for their own version of Christmas back-to-school shopping season A recent survey by NerdWallet reveals that parents of K- and college students plan to spend an average of on school supplies and clothing this year Unfortunately this can lead to financial strain with [... more]

Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U S today You might assume that we have a major anxiety problem just by the number of commercials you see for new medicines to treat these disorders but is anxiety really a new thing The Reality Of AnxietyModern medicine recognizes anxiety in many forms generalized anxiety disorder panic disorder social anxiety and various phobias Data shows nearly a third of all U S adults will experience some form of anxiety in their lifetime The cost of treating anxiety disorders in the U S runs into [... more]

Some people learn from the mistakes of others Unfortunately some people have to be the others You certainly don t want to be one of the others who must learn things the hard way by making mistakes Today we'll talk to Ron Blue about some of the biggest financial mistakes you want to avoid Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance most notably Master Your Money A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment Setting Financial GoalsRon emphasized the importance of establishing clear financial goals Without clear financial goals you're essentially [... more]

Do you use a credit union Or have you never considered using one Credit union members know their advantages and million nationwide can't be wrong Aaron Caid joins us today to discuss the pros and cons of credit unions and spoiler alert there aren't many cons Aaron Caid is the Chief Marketing Officer at Christian Community Credit Union an underwriter of Faith Finance What are the pros of joining a typical credit union Credit unions are member-owned cooperatives Members are customers and stakeholders governed by a volunteer board selected from the member base They also have voting rights on credit [... more]

The word ldquo insurance rdquo isn rsquo t in the Bible but it does say that it rsquo s wise to protect your financial holdings mdash and insurance is one way to do that On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about the different types of insurance and identify all the insurance you need Then he rsquo ll answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

May brings a flurry of activities graduations sports playoffs and school events that while meaningful can also lead to overwhelming stress In our busy world it's easy to get caught up in the hustle often driven by societal pressures to do more buy more and be everywhere at once Colossians reminds us not to be swayed by the hollow and deceptive philosophy that glorifies materialism over spiritual values We are often misled into thinking that accumulating possessions or filling our calendars is the path to fulfillment However these beliefs only bring chaos and stress not peace To combat this the [... more]

What does it mean to be Rich Toward God It doesn't mean just giving money and possessions away Anyone can do that And the spiritual ramifications are different depending on your heart But Jesus is inviting us to set our hearts on an imperishable inheritance So here's the context a man from the crowd asks Jesus to settle an inheritance dispute and Jesus deflects that question He gets to the heart of the issue by telling a parable about man's greed and envy not just the man who asked the question or had the issue but ours So this parable [... more]

Roth IRAs are one of the best ways to minimize taxes However many people earn too much to qualify for a Roth IRA single filers who make more than K and married couples who make more than k In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy talk through an alternative for those high earners known as the Rich Person's Roth However it's not a retirement account it's a cash value life insurance policy which also offers tax free growth and tax free withdrawals Cash value life insurance can be a great strategy for certain investors However it's certainly [... more]

THE ISSUE OF IDENTITY BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE In today's culture there's pressure to define ourselves by worldly standards but for Christians true identity is found in Jesus not in worldly achievements or possessions John says But to all who did receive him who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God DANGERS OF WORLDLY IDENTITY SPIRITUAL PITFALLS Focusing on wealth or success can lead to pride envy constant comparison worry about finances and disillusionment as these pursuits never truly satisfy Letting money or success define us can make us believe our worth is tied to our [... more]

The recently widowed woman was growing concerned To collect some vital funds from an insurance policy she needed key information about the accident that had taken her husband rsquo s life She had talked to a police officer who said he rsquo d help her but then she lost his business card So she prayed pleading with God for help A short time later she was at her church when she walked by a window and saw a card mdash the policeman rsquo s card mdash on a windowsill She had no idea how it got there but she knew [... more]

Steps to Challenge Your Property AssessmentIt's great when the value of your home goes up but there's also a serious downside Homeowners all across America are getting notices that their property taxes are increasing But are those assessments accurate And if not what can you do about it Today we'll give you the steps to challenging your property assessment Real estate analysts correctly predicted a surge in property taxes due to increased home values Although rising home values are beneficial in theory they often lead to increased property taxes that homeowners must pay immediately However homeowners can challenge these tax [... more]

INTEGRITY Beyond being honest it also means strength and dependability CHRISTIANS AND INTEGRITY Called to be honest strong and dependable like a bridge Represent Jesus to the world With God's help Christians persevere through trials James perseverance under trial FOCUS ON FINANCIAL INTEGRITY Your financial behavior reveals a lot about your character Are you being honest and dependable with your money HONESTY Central to integrity Jesus demands honesty from believers Luke Honesty is crucial for effective service in God's kingdom Titus Honest communities prosper Proverbs - Practical aspects Telling the truth on documents fair treatment transparency in financial dealings MORAL [... more]

MAXIMIZING K CONTRIBUTIONS Not contributing enough to a k to receive the maximum employer matching contribution can result in money loss An additional strategy involves front-loading contributions at the beginning of the year to maximize compound earnings with the annual contribution limit noted as or for those aged or older Caution is advised to maintain contributions throughout the year to secure the employer match effectively UTILIZING ROTH IRAS In cases where employers do not offer k plans establishing a Roth IRA is recommended to prevent money loss due to compound earnings over time Roth IRAs provide tax-free retirement income and [... more]

Brad Formsma is the author ofI Like Giving and founder of the ministry by the same name WHY IS LIVING GENEROUSLY IMPORTANT IN TODAY'S CULTURE Living generously is crucial because we are created in God's image and He demonstrates incredible generosity God's generosity is evident in His act of creation sending Jesus and gifting us with the Holy Spirit Recognizing that we are made in God's image should inspire us to live generously HOW CAN PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION ABOUT GENEROSITY Many parents and grandparents worry about the faith and self-centeredness of the next generation While some [... more]

If you're not familiar with the latest variation of the individual retirement account it wouldn't be surprising It's only gone into effect this year ABOUT LEGACY IRAs Unlike a traditional IRA a Legacy IRA indirectly provides income to retirees through a Charitable Gift Annuity CGA A CGA is an agreement between a donor and a nonprofit organization where the donor donates assets and the nonprofit provides regular payments for life based on the donated assets keeping the assets upon the donor's death The Legacy IRA allows individuals over the age of with a traditional IRA to take up to as [... more]

Mark Biller is executive editor at Sound Mind Investing Mark recently published an article in the latest SMI newsletter titled Measuring the Market's Valuation Market valuation refers to the process of assessing the worth or value of the overall stock market or individual stocks within it It involves determining whether the current prices of stocks accurately reflect their underlying fundamentals such as earnings assets and growth potential Market valuation is essential because it helps investors make informed decisions about buying or selling stocks Here's why market valuation is important Price Assessment It helps investors assess whether the prices of stocks [... more]

Brad Guffey is Chief Medical Director at Family Legacy Missions International where he specializes in treating infectious diseases Family Legacy is the ministry changing the lives of around orphans in Zambia They do that through a -part program helping children grow academically physically emotionally and spiritually The physical and healthcare services that Family Legacy provides to Zambian children have grown tremendously in the last years Emphasis on pragmatism and efficiency in their approach Belief in being faithful in small tasks Acknowledgment of God's significant impact on their work and the lives of many children Transformation from starting in a tent [... more]

Ron Blue is co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of several books on personal finances from a biblical perspective including Never Enough Keys to Financial Contentment Ron published a video series a while back for Kingdom Advisors that revealed questions everyone needs to answer KEY QUESTIONS WHO OWNS IT This question is so foundational because until you answer that question you don't know the difference between the steward and the owner And when I say I own it then I can do whatever I want with money But if I say God owns it now my actions change because [... more]

As you know we're big fans of planning That's because having a plan is the best way to meet your financial goals or any goals for that matter The question is how to make sure your plans line up with God's will for your life That's important because if you're a Christian and Jesus is your Lord you know his plans are the best In fact it says in Proverbs that Many are the plans in the mind of a man but it is the purpose of the Lord that will succeed The purpose of the Lord will succeed so [... more]

As we often say there are only four things you can do with money Live Give Owe Grow Dessert lovers can picture this as a pie Do you remember when you were a kid and your sibling took a bigger piece of a pie The same thing happens with money When one area of money allocation takes a bigger slice another area must shrink Now most often the world makes money decisions or cuts up their pie in this order Live owe grow give God's order is different Have you noticed that His ways tend to be the opposite of [... more]

Okay it's time for some true confessions about your giving Has your electronic donation at church every Sunday become a bit automatic Or perhaps you're struggling financially right now so you've reduced your giving and you're feeling a bit guilty Then again perhaps decisions about how much and where to give are causing tension in your marriage so you end up dreading those conversations There are so many ways our generosity can become stale and un-joyful If that's the case for you it's time for a renewed perspective and we're going to help you with that BIBLICAL GENEROSITYLet's begin by [... more]

Aaron Caid is our go-to guy for what's happening in the banking industry He's the Chief Marketing Officer at Christian Community Credit Union an underwriter of this program Aaron says we are starting to see what could be the next big exodus for Christians in the marketplace today and that is Christians choosing to bank with their values CCCU has been hearing from new members who have joined the credit union after becoming fed up with their secular bank So they decided to go out and find out if this feedback was more than just anecdotal They surveyed over professed [... more]

Okay it's time for some true confessions about your giving Has your electronic donation at church every Sunday become a bit automatic Or perhaps you're struggling financially right now so you've reduced your giving and you're feeling a bit guilty Then again perhaps decisions about how much and where to give are causing tension in your marriage so you end up dreading those conversations There are so many ways our generosity can become stale and un-joyful If that's the case for you it's time for a renewed perspective and we're going to help you with that BIBLICAL GENEROSITYLet's begin by [... more]

You've heard it before the best time to buy Long Term Care Insurance is before you need it Now you may not have an option Thirteen states are considering taxing you if you don't have a long-term care insurance policy And as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy he believes we will see more and more states adopt the tax However there are ways to prepare for the tax and for the cost of LTC Insurance Following the passage of the SECURE Act you may be able to buy LTC insurance directly from your K Distributions from those [... more]

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans and Robby discuss long term care life insurance Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

You've heard the ads on the radio identity thieves can take your house unless you buy title fraud insurance But is the answer really another insurance policy On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain whether or not you need this insurance or if you can simply protect yourself from this type of fraud See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans and Robby discuss having a will Do You have a will Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

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Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans and Robby discuss long term care life insurance hybrid Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week Hans and Robby discuss using life insurance as a tax shelter Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

Hans and Robby take a long term view at the types of concerns you may encounter as you get older We're talking things like heath care and finances for example Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

Hans and Robby discuss the two different types of life insurance Term and Whole and specially what type you should have in retirement Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

We all lose stuff like our car keys our eyeglasses or the TV remote But would you believe that each year assets totaling millions of dollars can also go missing On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will explain how funds like the proceeds from an insurance policy or an inheritance can be misplaced and what can be done to relocate them Then he'll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Begin with the end in mind Hans and Robby go over the difficult but necessary topic of life insurance for retirees Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

Hans and Robby discuss Hybrid Long Term Care Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

Hans and Robby talk about estate transfer on demand Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

Hans and Robby discuss the two different types of life insurance Term and Whole and specially what type you should have in retirement Hans goes over why you need life insurance in retirement as well Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

Do you know if you need an umbrella insurance policy If not it might be a good idea to find out Many homeowners fail to take advantage of this coverage that protects their assets from catastrophic lawsuits On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore have the info you need on this overlooked form of insurance Rainy-day umbrella insurance on the next MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

Having a wide selection of products is usually a blessing when you rsquo re shopping nbsp for groceries or clothing But nbsp having nbsp a variety nbsp of options nbsp can be nbsp confusing when you rsquo re nbsp buying nbsp life insurance to nbsp protect your loved ones nbsp On the nbsp next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore nbsp walk us through the selection process nbsp It rsquo s ways to buy term life insurance on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Hans and Robby explain the halo of life insurance which is a list of people who cannot touch the money given to your beneficiaries Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

Hans and Robby break down a specific insurance policy on today's show This policy allows you to rollover your IRA money into a policy that will not only provide your family a benefit at your death but also provide long term care benefits for you and your spouse Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

Donelan a teacher had always been a reader but one day it literally paid off She was planning a trip and reviewing her lengthy travel insurance policy when on page she discovered a wonderful reward As part of their ldquo It Pays to Read rdquo contest the company was giving to the first person to read that far into the contract They also donated thousands of dollars to schools in Donelan rsquo s area for children rsquo s literacy She says ldquo I rsquo ve always been that nerd who reads contracts I was the most surprised of anyone rdquo [... more]

You don't want to buy or can't afford to buy a traditional long term care insurance policy but you still want coverage Hans goes over your options for short term care and how some policies even pay for care at your home Having a year of coverage is much better than having no coverage at all It gives your family time to figure out a long term plan Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal [... more]

If you look up the word Love and Father in Hebrew you'll notice the Hebrew symbol for household in the middle of each This week Hans and Robby talk about the love and stewardship behind long-term care for the sake of your household Robby talks about a woman who told him about her mother's declining health Originally she was going to have to take off work to take care of her mother A few months ago she was able to hire someone to help take care of her mother and it was a game-changer She said she was able to [... more]

In Luke the big barn parable tells the story of a rich man who grew extra crops and had no place to store them He decided he would tear down his barn and build a larger one which would give him the time to relax and take life easy God told him he was going to die that night and then what would happen to all the crops he was storing for himself God called the man a fool This same idea can be applied to people who want to leave their large IRAs to their beneficiaries Robby uses his [... more]

In Luke Jesus praises the shrewd manager who stole from his boss He says I tell you use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves so that when it is gone you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings Many people tend to waste their wealth by not dealing shrewdly Hans and Robby discuss how to apply these principles to income taxes especially in retirement Paying more taxes than you should because you have not planned correctly can be wasteful You should not cheat on your taxes but with proper planning you can make sure you don't pay more than you [... more]

On the first day of creation God said Let there be light Just as Jesus is the light of the world he brings truth and does not like chaos Robby talks about going through the bureaucracy after a loved one's death being the executor and dealing with their will and their affairs There is a lot of chaos to go through in this situation but hopefully Hans and Robby can bring some light to it all on this episode of Finishing Well Robby talks about his father who had a clear plan for his life insurance He told Robby a [... more]

We caregivers are often one broken leg away from this thing turning into a Greek Tragedy Life insurance is a big part of our journey as caregivers but what about if something happens to us that compromises our ability to serve as caregivers Can we make that life insurance policy work for us while we serve as caregivers Jerry Garrett - - called the show to discuss AFFORDABLE options for caregivers to provide a bit of extra peace of mind as we journey down the often hazardous path of caregiving Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER [... more]

Proverbs says Hope deferred makes the heart sick but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life With IRA's or individual retirement accounts hope or money deferred allows your longings to be fulfilled when you retire These hopes include a comfortable retirement with travel and fun and providing for your family Robby talks about how his dad wanted to go to Hawaii with his wife but after she passed he instead got to go with his children This was his hope deferred One thing most people where not hoping for is paying taxes on the money in their IRA but [... more]

At the end of last week's show Hans and Robby discussed the significant decrease one spouse receives in Social Security income when the other spouse passes This week they talk about the solution to this gap Robby starts of the episode talking about his wife and how he wants to provide for her and allow her to advance the kingdom if he passes before her Life insurance is the way to do this and it is available for everyone who wants to love and provide for their spouse and family Hans then talks about all the people he's worked with [... more]