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Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 26, 2024

The human instinct is to hoard things in times of economic stress Let's look at what the Bible has to say about that Hoarding is the over-the-top collection of stuff you can't rationally use in a reasonable time Today we'll talk about the root causes of this temptation and how to avoid it Triggers of HoardingPeople hoard at different levels sometimes even to the point of mental illness though that's not our focus here Instead we'll discuss the kind of hoarding that many of us are tempted to do often in response to circumstances Various factors can trigger hoarding Fear [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 25, 2024

The Importance of Financial Margin

Margin is one of those important things in life that we often take for granted and that can lead to trouble Margin basically means something extra A little extra time or even distance from the car in front of you It's critical especially with your finances I'll talk about financial margin today Applying Margin to Personal FinancesWhen you think of margin you might associate it with the business term profit margin This concept is crucial in business as it determines a company's profit after all expenses Every step of bringing a product to market involves multiple entities manufacturers salespeople transporters [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 16, 2024

What People Think About Inflation with Mark Biller

Everyone knows what inflation means right You'd be surprised by how fuzzy some people think about inflation Is inflation a rise in prices or simply high prices Or does it mean something else entirely The results of a recent poll may surprise you but we've got Mark Biller with us today to explain it Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing an underwriter of Faith Finance What is Inflation A Common MisunderstandingA recent survey revealed a significant misunderstanding among the general public about what inflation actually means While of respondents expressed concern about inflation [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

July 13, 2024

Top Financial Planning Misses for People in Their 30s and 40s

There are key areas most people in their s and s miss when it comes to financial planning In this video Peter Richon with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy discuss how to avoid those pitfalls and Peter breaks down the steps you need to take now to set yourself up for financial success Bank Savings Emergency Fund liquidity is key And it will ensure you don't have to borrow money at high interest rates Life Insurance protect yourself and your family in case the worst happens Open and Invest in a Roth take advantage of today's historically low tax rate [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 12, 2024

Don’t Carry Debt Into Retirement

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 rising debt can severely [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 11, 2024

State of the Housing Market

Is it the best of times or the worst of times Well it all depends on if you're trying to buy or sell a house It really is a matter of perspective Home values remain sky-high and are likely to continue rising in the foreseeable future How you view that depends on which side of the transaction you're on Navigating the Current Housing Market Tips for First-Time Home BuyersIt may be the worst of times if you're a first-time home buyer Home values have never been higher thanks to the continued high cost of building materials inflation and low inventory [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 09, 2024

Social Security FAQ With Eddie Holland

You have to be at least to collect Social Security maybe because it takes that long to understand the program Do you have questions about Social Security Of course you do Who doesn't Well you don't want to miss today's program Eddie Holland is back to answer more of your questions about Social Security Eddie Holland is a Senior Private Wealth Advisor and partner of Blue Trust in Greenville South Carolina He's also a CPA a Certified Financial Planner CFP and a Certified Kingdom Advisor CKA Can You Claim Benefits Early and Switch Later You can claim Social Security benefits [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 04, 2024

The Road To Financial Freedom

It's the th of July the day we celebrate our nation's independence It's also a great day to take stock of your financial independence Are you on the road to financial freedom Or are you falling under the bondage of money It's one or the other Either you control your money or your money controls you The Gift of Financial FreedomIndependence gave our nation freedom and financial independence provides us with the freedom to make choices When we control our money we can decide where and how we live where we work and how much we work However financial freedom [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 02, 2024

Set Free From Anxiety

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 01, 2024

Living Wisely in Either Prosperity or Adversity

In the First Century B C Roman historian Sallust said Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise Most people would choose financial prosperity despite its temptations But what if you're living with financial adversity Today we'll talk about how to be wise in good times and bad The Temptations of Financial Success and AdversityWhen things are going well financially it's tempting to take credit for your success leading to sins like pride and greed On the other hand adversity brings its own set of temptations such as self-pity bitterness and envy Neither set of attitudes is godly Christians are [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 24, 2024

3 Myths About Wealth That Christians Believe With Rachel Mcdonough

Myths can be persistent things For a long time people thought the world was flat The investing world has its share of myths that persist to this day Rachel McDonough joins us today to go over myths about wealth that many Christians believe but shouldn't Rachel McDonough is a Certified Financial Planner CFP a Certified Kingdom Advisor CKA and a regular Faith Finance contributor Flat Earth and Financial MythsWhen your core assumptions are wrong your strategy becomes useless Imagine planning a voyage worldwide while believing it's flat you'd never reach your destination accurately Similarly in finance myths perpetuated by various [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

June 22, 2024

Interest Rates are Staying High: How to Make them Work in Your Favor

For several months now The Fed has decided to leave interest rates unchanged For the most part this isn't great news for borrowers but as Peter Richon with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy it may offer some unique opportunities for savers High interest rates offer unique opportunities when investing in high-yield bonds or money market accounts You may also want to consider an annuity which can provide a stable stream of income especially during periods of high-interest rates If you'd like to talk to Peter about turning these high interest rates into opportunities please feel free to give him [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 21, 2024

FaithFi: The Mission with Chad Clark

You've probably heard the saying If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time But do you know who coined it Christian author and speaker Zig Ziglar is credited with that famous quote It urges us to set goals and stay on mission What are our goals and what's our mission here at FaithFi Chad Clark fills you in today and invites you to be a part of it all Chad Clark is the Executive Director of FaithFi Faith Finance Integrating Faith and Finances for God's GloryAt FaithFi our mission is clear we aim to equip Christians with the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 19, 2024

Financial Discipleship for Families With Brian Holtz

Train up a child in the way he should go even when he is old he will not depart from it Proverbs Teaching our children how to manage God's money is vital to raising them But how can parents do this well Brian Holtz will share some great insights today Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children MVP Parenting Building Financial Wisdom in the Next GenerationIntroducing MVP Parenting a concept foundational for nurturing financial wisdom and spiritual growth in our children Howard Dayton defines [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 10, 2024

Eat In, Save Big

According to some estimates the average household spends an astonishing of its food budget on eating out That's a lot to digest After housing and transportation food is probably the next biggest item in the budget It's also a place where you can easily make changes that will save you a lot of money The Cost of ConvenienceEating out is convenient especially for busy families with two working parents or parents shuttling kids to various activities However this convenience comes at a cost not just financially but also in terms of health Fast food often leads to weight gain and [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 03, 2024

Kill That Unused Account

Americans have an average of four credit cards Do you really need that many And how many is enough Too often we hang on to credit cards we no longer use providing an unnecessary invitation to identity thieves to run up charges in our names Canceling them is a good idea if done correctly The Risks of Holding Unused Credit CardsMany of us hang on to credit cards we no longer use but this can invite identity thieves to run up charges in your name Canceling unused cards is a good idea but it needs to be done correctly Let's [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 01, 2024

Generously Given and Shared

When my wife Cari and I finished our higher education we had several thousand dollars in debt that we needed to consolidate through a lower interest rate We applied for a loan at the local bank but were turned down because we hadn rsquo t lived or worked in that city for long A few days later I shared what had happened with my friend Ming who was an elder in our church ldquo I rsquo d like to mention this to my wife rdquo he said on the way out the door A few hours later the phone rang [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 31, 2024

Buckner International, Doing Good With Scott Collins

And let us not grow weary of doing good for in due season we will reap if we do not give up - Galatians One Christian ministry has been doing good for nearly years and shows zero signs of growing weary Scott Collins joins us today to discuss Buckner International and its ongoing efforts to support foster care adoption and family outreach Scott Collins is the Senior Vice President of Communications at Buckner International an underwriter of Faith Finance A Legacy of Service Since Buckner International founded by R C Buckner years ago with just for its first orphanage has [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 30, 2024

Worrying About The Financial Future With Neile Simon

The data shows that personal debt is rising and folks are worried about their financial future So what's the solution We can't control some things like inflation and a slowing economy But we can do some things especially when managing and eliminating debt Neile Simon joins us today to discuss the solution to fretting over finances Neile Simon is a Certified Credit Counselor with Christian Credit Counselors CCC an underwriter of Faith Finance Understanding The Financial StormWith credit card debt at an all-time high the GDP falling and a disappointing jobs report it's a perfect storm for financial stress Debt [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 24, 2024

For Where Your Treasure Is With Chad Clark

Are you storing up treasures on earth or in heaven Are you focused on the temporal or the eternal In Matthew Jesus clarifies that our hearts will always follow after what we treasure Was he talking about money Chad Clark shares his insights with us today Chad Clark is the Executive Director of FaithFi Faith Finance What does Jesus mean when he says For where your treasure is your heart will be also It challenges us to evaluate what we treasure most It's common for us to say that where our money is there our hearts will be and we [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 22, 2024

Responsible Savings With Brian Holtz

Statistics show that many people aren't saving for retirement Others may have far more than enough How do you find the right balance Yes saving too much for retirement is possible although many more folks aren't saving enough What does Scripture tell us about responsible savings Brian Holtz fills us in today Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children It's essential to save and invest enough for retirement but it's just as misguided to prioritize that above all others right The Bible gives us [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 20, 2024

Save a Fortune On Your Mortgage

You've heard the expression Pennywise and pound foolish Here in the States we could say Pennywise and dollar foolish A good example is when someone is more concerned about the interest they're getting on their savings account than the interest they're paying on their mortgage Top Tips to Save Big on InterestWhen managing your finances shopping around for the best interest rates on savings is wise However focusing on reducing the interest on your mortgage can have a much bigger payoff Consider the total interest paid over a -year fixed-rate mortgage It's a powerful motivator to pay off your mortgage [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 15, 2024

God Takes Stinginess or Generosity Personally with Randy Alcorn

We'd like to think that our actions are always pleasing to God and certainly don't offend Him but we also know that isn't always true Christians are called to do good works so the world will see them and God will be glorified So it shouldn't surprise us that God takes stinginess and generosity personally Randy Alcorn joins us today to discuss this Randy Alcorn is a New York Times bestselling author of over books on Christian Living and the Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries His ministry focuses on helping others use their time money possessions and opportunities [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 13, 2024

All The Insurance You Need

Proverbs reads The prudent sees danger and hides himself but the simple go on and suffer for it The word insurance isn't in the Bible but it does say that it's wise to protect your financial holdings and insurance is one way to do that Understanding Essential Insurance PoliciesInsurance is a fundamental aspect of financial planning For most of us unless we have vast wealth diversified across numerous investments insurance serves as a critical safety net So what insurance policies are necessary Auto and Home InsuranceAuto insurance is generally required by law if you own a vehicle Homeowners insurance is [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 25, 2024

Managing Chronic Financial Anxiety With Steve Cuss

The Playbook for Chronic AnxietyIt's generated by assumptions expectations false beliefs and false needs So if we can uncover false needs we can learn to die to them and relax into God's sovereignty This is a compelling way to grow in our relationship with faith We can use our anxiety triggers to open our souls up to God's presence What is an assumption you hold about yourself that's unreasonable If you're a perfectionist almost every assumption you hold about yourself is unreasonable Think about it When was the last time you looked at your work and said That was well [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 10, 2024

Lending to Family and Friends

Relational Effects Of Lending MoneyProverbs reads The borrower becomes slave to the lender Lending money can hurt a relationship And that can happen whether you lend the money or not You're between a rock and a hard place and it seems like either way someone may end up resentful There are really only three things that can happen and only one of them is good If you decide not to lend the money the other person could be upset If you do lend the money and the other person doesn't repay it you'll probably be upset It's only the third [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 09, 2024

The Scoop On Annuities With Mike Miller

What is the main problem with any investment that guarantees returns such as annuities They're always a tradeoff Guarantees come with a cost Typically the lower the risk the lower the return What does the Bible say about this You won't find the word annuities'' in the Bible but there is a biblical principle to guide us on this topic The Parable of the Talents found in Matthew reveals that one of the servants buried his talent in the ground The master asked why he did that and the servant said he was afraid and the master was displeased All [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 05, 2024

How Much Is Enough?

So how much is enough for Christians If you're just starting out or struggling financially How much is enough might seem like a silly question The bottom line for you is that you just need more money at the moment Why should you think about how much is enough when you hardly have anything And what if you're at the other end of things If you're approaching retirement you might be thinking about the size of your nest egg But why put a limit on accumulating money and possessions Based on these two examples the definition of enough seems to [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 04, 2024

Estate Planning for Blended Families With Valerie Hogan

It All Starts With CommunicationCommunication is crucial for estate planning in blended families highlighting the importance of being open transparent and truthful While this may be difficult at times it's essential for bringing issues to the forefront suggesting that effective communication is the foundation for addressing the unique challenges blended families face in estate planning How do blended families with different goals work it out When spouses in blended families have different goals they should prioritize seeking understanding and compromise Seek first to understand and then to be understood emphasizing the value of asking questions like tell me more about [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 29, 2024

Good Friday Reflections

It's appropriate during this Easter season to reflect on the big picture of our Christian faith Sometimes we just have our noses to the grindstone so to speak and we can lose sight of why we're here and how much God has done for us You know whether you're in a season of prosperity or facing hardships you have to remember that God is still on the throne and that your circumstances haven't caught Him by surprise His plan for the redemption of humankind is still on track The Significance of Jesus' SacrificeOf course on Easter Sunday Christians everywhere will [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 26, 2024

Facing Financial Disappointment

Disappointment is inevitable but discouragement is a choice People love to look into the future We all have hopes and dreams and expectations about what we want our life to be So we make plans Plans to save serve build a family work travel learn grow you name it Planning is part of what it takes to make our dreams come true And there's nothing wrong with planning Planning is an important part of being a good steward of whatever God has entrusted to you But here's the problem Our plans don't always succeed Dreams fail Expectations go unmet And [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 25, 2024

Handling Economic Uncertainty with Brandon Sieben

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths - Proverbs - Why are people so worried about the economy these days Part of the issue is concern about a number of factors including the upcoming US election high inflation high interest rates and various geopolitical issues like what's happening with China Taiwan Ukraine and the Middle East How are people dealing with this uncertainty Uncertainty for many people leads to fear especially for those on a fixed budget or [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 21, 2024

Exploring the Parable of the Rich Fool

So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God Luke Chad Clark is Executive Director here at FaithFi and over the last several months our team has been working on a brand new -week study on the Parable of the Rich Fool called Rich Toward God INTRODUCTION TO THE RICH TOWARD GOD STUDYThe Rich Toward God '' study emerges from FaithFi's mission to equip Christians with tools and resources for integrating faith with financial decisions aiming to help believers see God as their ultimate treasure The parable of the rich fool serves as [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

March 12, 2024

Trusting God with Your Money Matters

Are you so busy depending on yourself to make ends meet that you rsquo re not trusting God to meet your needs If so you may be realizing when you leave God out of the equation things just don rsquo t add up On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about trusting God with your money matters Then he rsquo ll answer some calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 28, 2024

Boomers Hanging On to Houses

BOOMER INFLUENCE ON HOUSING MARKET The current landscape of the housing market is significantly influenced by baby boomers particularly in terms of home ownership patterns and inventory distribution A substantial portion of large homes defined as those with three bedrooms or more is owned by baby boomers who are aged between to years old In contrast younger generations including millennials ages to and Gen Zers ages to possess a smaller share of large homes leading to a disparity in housing options Boomers' ownership status with many owning homes outright and having little financial incentive to sell contributes to the limited [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 23, 2024

Pride in Prosperity

THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL UNDERSTANDING STEWARDSHIP AND PRIDEIn Luke - Jesus tells a parable of a rich man who credits himself for his wealth planning to build larger barns for his abundant crops highlighting his self-reliance and pride BIBLICAL WARNINGS AGAINST PRIDE Corinthians questions what we have that we did not receive from God critiquing the notion of boasting about personal achievements Timothy - emphasizes contentment with what we have reminding us that we brought nothing into the world and can take nothing out Corinthians - instructs us to boast in the Lord not in ourselves for true [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 22, 2024

What’s Up With Mortgage Rates? With Dale Vermillion

Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating The Mortgage Maze The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CURRENT TREND IN MORTGAGE RATES Mortgage rates are stabilizing currently fluctuating around to expected to gradually decrease over the coming months Rates have become more stable recently bouncing around a consistent range Predictions indicate a potential drop below by the end of the year Stability and future trends are largely influenced by inflation and bond market conditions WHAT IMPACT MIGHT THE FED'S EXPECTED INTEREST RATE CUTS HAVE ON MORTGAGE RATES Though Federal rate cuts don't directly correlate with [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

February 13, 2024

Helping the Kids Buy a House

Home values and interest rates remain high and that rsquo s leading some parents to consider becoming a bank for their kids to help them finance their home purchase But are there pitfalls that come with that strategy On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explore the idea of you helping your kids buy a house Then he rsquo ll answer some calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 13, 2024

Helping the Kids Buy a House

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 13, 2024

Helping the Kids Buy a House

LENDING MONEY TO CHILDREN FOR A HOUSE PURCHASE Rob discusses the reasons parents might consider lending money to their children for a house purchase such as reducing the interest the child must pay and helping if the child does not qualify for a mortgage due to debt-to-income ratio issues or insufficient credit history He emphasizes the importance of understanding the implications of lending versus gifting money the potential risks involved and ensuring any loan is legally documented Parents may lend to their children to save them from high interest rates or if they're unable to secure a loan due to [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

February 10, 2024

The Dow and the S&P Climb to Record Highs... How Long Will the Rally Last?

The S P recently crossed its January peak fueled by investor optimism and signaling from the Fed that we'll begin to see lower interest rates The Dow also recently hit a new high However as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy this rally can't last forever which is why it's so important to stick to your financial plan When the market reaches new highs investors feel euphoric and tend to invest more precisely when we are at the point of maximum financial risk This counterintuitive reaction is known as emotional investing Remember the point of maximum financial opportunity [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 07, 2024

Helping Your Divorced Daughter With Ron Blue

Ron Blue is the co-founder of Kingdom Advisors author of a shelf-full of books on biblical finance including Master Your Money HELPING A DAUGHTER WHO'S GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE WHAT'S THE BEST APPROACH Support must be dynamic adapting as circumstances change Emotional spiritual and financial challenges intertwine requiring sensitive navigation Equitable treatment among siblings means addressing each child's unique needs especially in crisis HOW DID YOU AND JUDY DECIDE ON THE EXTENT AND MANNER OF HELP The decision on how much to help was made progressively acknowledging the fluid situation post-divorce The process involves constant reassessment based on changing needs [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

February 06, 2024

The Housing Market: Rent or Buy?

You rsquo ve heard it said ldquo Paying rent is throwing your money away You should buy a house rdquo But is that really true On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will share what analysts are saying nowadays mdash that it actually makes financial sense to rent vs buying a house mdash at least for now Then he rsquo ll answer your financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 06, 2024

The Housing Market: Rent or Buy?

IMPACT OF COVID ON HOUSING MARKET AND RENT VS BUY DEBATEThere's no question that we're still feeling the impact of the COVID pandemic The COVID pandemic significantly disrupted the housing market increasing home prices and rental rates making it challenging for first-time home buyers Also during that time rental rates also skyrocketed In the age-old debate rent vs buy things have shifted CURRENT HOUSING MARKET CONDITIONS Skyhigh mortgage payments On average new mortgage payments are now higher than apartment rents the largest gap in years according to CBRE Low first-time home buyer activity Only of buyers were first-timers in the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 05, 2024

3 Tips for Financial Wellness With Neile Simon

Neile Simon is a Certified Credit Counselor with Christian Credit Counselors and underwriter of this program WHAT ARE SOME TRIED AND TRUE WAYS TO AVOID DEBT AND PROMOTE FINANCIAL WELLNESS Neile Simon from Christian Credit Counselors shares key strategies to manage finances effectively emphasizing the importance of budgeting reducing debt and saving for emergencies Creating or updating a budget is crucial Most Americans need to revisit their budgets especially to adjust for inflation Your budget should track major expenses such as housing food transportation and more It's also wise to review and possibly reduce subscriptions to entertainment services by examining [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 23, 2024

Rebalance Your Portfolio With Mark Biller

Mark Biller is executive editor at Sound Mind Investing an underwriter of this program WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ALLOCATE YOUR PORTFOLIO OR REBALANCE IT Mark Biller explains that asset allocation refers to the distribution of investments across various asset types like stocks and bonds Portfolio rebalancing is the process of adjusting the portfolio back to its target allocation This is necessary because different investments perform differently over time causing the portfolio to drift from its intended allocation Rebalancing involves selling assets that have grown beyond their target percentage and buying those that are underrepresented to maintain the desired risk [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 18, 2024

8 Habits of Wise Women Managing Money With Miriam Neff

Miriam Neff back on the program She's the founder and president of Widow Connection a ministry dedicated to helping women overcome and thrive after the loss of a husband She's also co-author with her daughter Valerie Neff Hogan of Wise Women Managing Money THE IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN UNDERSTANDING FINANCESMiriam Neff discusses the importance of women including widows and single moms understanding and managing finances She emphasizes that women manage over of wealth in the U S and this number is growing Every woman should understand finances regardless of their marital status It's crucial to acknowledge that all possessions are God's [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 17, 2024

10 Predictions for 2024 With Bob Doll

REFLECTION ON LAST YEAR'S PREDICTIONSBob Doll reflects on his previous year's predictions noting that while they achieved a accuracy rate it fell short of their usual mark The unexpected strength in the economy and labor market combined with a decrease in inflation led to deviations from their projections The economy was stronger than expected preventing the anticipated recession Inflation continued to decrease but did not reach the central bank's target of Stock market valuations increased particularly for a small group of high-performing stocks OUTLOOK ON THE US ECONOMY FOR THE UPCOMING YEARBob predicts a mild recession for the upcoming year [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 12, 2024

Investing in the Care of Creation With Mark Regier

The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it the world and those who live in it for he has founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers Psalm - Mark Regier is Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Mutual Funds WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP INVESTING AND HOW DOES IT INCORPORATE CREATION CARE Stewardship investing is an approach rooted in biblical principles emphasizing responsibility and management of all that God has entrusted to us It involves recognizing God's ownership over everything and managing resources wisely and according to His wishes This philosophy extends to caring [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 05, 2024

Identity in Money vs Identity in Christ

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]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

January 03, 2024

Bad Credit Is Expensive

Having bad credit is expensive With inflation and high interest rates it rsquo s more important than ever to keep your credit score as high as possible and you won rsquo t believe how much money that can save you On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about the added expense of having bad credit Then he rsquo ll answer your financial questions on various topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 03, 2024

Bad Credit Is Expensive

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 03, 2024

Bad Credit Is Expensive

GOD'S WORD ON PAYING DEBTS Proverbs emphasizes the importance of paying back debts on time Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to do it DEFINING GOOD CREDIT SCORES FICO scores range from to with a good score between and A very good score is between and and excellent is to Higher credit scores result in better interest rate offers from lenders IMPACT OF CREDIT SCORE ON LOANS AND INTEREST RATES A higher credit score can significantly reduce interest rates on mortgages personal loans and credit cards Example Raising a [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 26, 2023

When Someone Owes You Money

The following is an encore presentation from God's Word contains dozens of verses about repaying debt but usually from the perspective of owing it to others Another example of this is Ecclesiastes It reads It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay We have to dig a little deeper to discern God's will for us when someone owes us money but one thing is very clear - the Lord expects us to act differently than the world For one thing if the one who owes you is a fellow believer you should [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 25, 2023

Six Lessons for Financial Literacy

The following is an encore presentation from April is just hours away and it's one of our favorite months of the year That's because April is Financial Literacy Month This event began some two decades ago to raise awareness about the critical need for financial literacy It's just as important as learning to read and write We'll talk about that on Faith and Finance It's not quite April yet but we want to give you a head start on gaining financial literacy It's important because if you don't know how to set up a budget handle credit cards responsibly or [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

December 20, 2023

A Tax Smart Alternative To Cash

It's been a long time since we've seen inflation-adjusted interest rates above zero Since the Fed began hiking interest rates investors can once again earn attractive returns on cash But as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy you may be earning less money than you think after accounting for inflation and taxes Instead of socking your money away in CDs treasuries or Money Market accounts Peter suggests you consider Buffered ETFs which can offer full principal protection Also unlike cash and cash alternatives Buffered ETFs don't generate taxable interest Instead you get much more favorable capital gains treatment [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 20, 2023

Where to Give with Sharon Epps

So how would God's word in particular give us guidance on this giving portfolio approach Jesus gives His mission here on earth in Luke - The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind to set at liberty those who are oppressed to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor This is a really is a model for a giving portfolio So how do you take that and apply it to giving [... more]

Planning Matters Radio

Peter Richon

December 16, 2023

Climbing Interest Rates Mean Good News for Annuity Buyers

The third quarter of saw record growth in annuity sales billion That's an jump over the same quarter last year Here's one reason why recent interest rate hikes When interest rates rise that often means better returns on annuities especially for fixed and fixed index annuities Peter with Richon Planning explains the correlation to Erin Kennedy while outlining why annuities could make sense as part of your larger financial plan Annuities function as a private pension They can provide guaranteed income for the rest of your life Creating a private pension has become increasingly important because the percentage of workers [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 13, 2023

Financial Discipleship For Families With Brian Holtz Pt. 2

Brian Holtz joins us again today He is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Finances God's Way He's also the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children HOW DO YOU RAISE FAITHFUL CHILDREN AS FINANCIAL DISCIPLES A financial disciple learns and applies Jesus' teachings about money and possessions and also shares this knowledge with others Parents should instill in their children the understanding that everything belongs to God as stated in Chronicles and Psalm It's crucial to teach children about stewardship and faithful management of resources following God's goals rather than personal ambitions WHAT ARE THE FIVE [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 05, 2023

Leveraging Net Worth Giving with Ken Boa and Russ Crosson

Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal Matthew Ken Boa and Russ Crosson are our guests today Ken is a pastor and founder of Reflections Ministries Russ is executive vice president and chief mission officer of Ronald Blue Trust They're authors of Leverage Using Temporal Wealth for Eternal Gain WHAT IS BIBLICAL LEVERAGE AND HOW CAN IT IMPACT ETERNITY Biblical leverage is the concept of using your current wealth to make a significant impact on eternity It involves investing in God's work around the world [... more]