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]

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]

Dr Richard Swenson author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin writes that We must have some room to breathe We need freedom to think and permission to heal Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity Too many people are physically emotionally mentally and financially overloaded these days So we'll look at rest from a biblical perspective today The Concept of MarginIn his writings Dr Richard Swenson introduces the concept of margin essentially it's the space to take a break before you break down Many of us feel there's just not enough time money or energy left at the [... more]

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]

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]

At the most recent Kingdom Advisors Conference John shared an incredible story about some friends of his and an inheritance decision they made I've got some friends who are a super sharp young couple in their s His Father shared that he was about to give them a vast multi-million-dollar inheritance Amazing But they had been reflecting carefully on money and faith for months They said 'We are so grateful for this but we're already OK And if we got this money we'd start to rely on the shifting sands of this money for our security instead of the firm [... more]

It rsquo s important to plan where you rsquo re going and financially that plan is called a budget which helps you decide where your dollars will go But are there some dangers associated with budgeting On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Chad Clark about the dangers of budgeting Then Rob will tackle your calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

God rsquo s Word speaks of the many blessings of marriage mdash companionship comfort and loyalty to name a few But did you know that some marital blessings are financial On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about marriage and the bottom line Then he rsquo ll take your calls and various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Art Rainer is author of the brand new book Money in the Light of Eternity What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose He's also a frequent contributor here at FaithFi EVERY SPENDING DECISION IS A SPIRITUAL DECISIONArt Rainer emphasizes Jesus' words that where one's treasure is their heart will also be The Bible with over verses on money shows its spiritual significance Managing money well reflects trust in God's promises and provision Trusting God with finances is as crucial as trusting Him with one's soul GOD'S PROMISES God promises to provide and bless those who give demonstrating His commitment [... more]

Aaron Caid joins us again today Aaron's the Chief Marketing Officer at Christian Community Credit Union an underwriter of this program INTEGRATING STEWARDSHIP INTO DAILY LIVING HOW CAN CHRISTIANS PRACTICALLY APPLY THE CONCEPT OF STEWARDSHIP IN THEIR DAILY LIVESRecent research showed that while Christians understand the concept of stewardship they often struggle with practical application in daily life Over of surveyed Christians believe applying stewardship principles positively impacts their lives Many expressed a desire to learn basic stewardship principles and how to use financial blessings in a God-honoring way THE IMPACT OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION CCCU ON MINISTRIES LIKE [... more]

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]

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]

There rsquo s a growing momentum of Christians that want to be good stewards Many of us have recognized that it's not just about being wise with money mdash it rsquo s about our faith influencing our money decisions On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Chad Clark about a movement of faithful stewards and how you can join in Then Rob will answer your calls and questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Objectives for Successful Investing th century humorist Will Rogers once said I'm not so much interested in the return on my money as I am in the return of my money It's a funny line but also something every investor should keep in mind What are the objectives you should consider when risking your money We'll give you three of them today on Faith and Finance Here are Objectives for Successful Investing UNDERSTANDING INVESTING OBJECTIVES Rob West clarifies the difference between an objective and a goal emphasizing the significance of objectives in the investment journey There are three main objectives [... more]

The Lord will provide It's one of the most repeated promises in the Bible Why then is it often difficult for us to believe that He will On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will remind us of God's faithfulness and talk about finding peace and contentment in uncertain times Then he'll answer some calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

If you're tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck you can make a decision that will change your life Begin to follow the financial wisdom in God's Word then wait to see what happens On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about how amazed you'll be when you put God's financial principles into practice Then he'll answer your calls about the financial topics on your mind See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

If you climbed off the Wall Street roller coaster and pulled out of the market before your portfolio could ldquo crash and burn rdquo you might be in search of a place to put your money On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk to Mark Biller about an option you may want to consider nbsp Then we'll open our phone lines for your questions on any financial topic nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

One verse in the Bible gives us much of what we need to know about wise investing It's Proverbs which reads Steady plodding brings prosperity hasty speculation brings poverty On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will explain how even though steady plodding may sound a bit boring there's no better way to ensure that your long-range investing pays off Then he'll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Listen and learn as Landon Holland and Peter Richon talk about the basics of financials while Peter Richon a well-known fiduciary in the Raleigh area answers some questions during this episode hope you enjoy it [... more]

Bankruptcy is not a small step to take in your financial life Its impact on your creditworthiness can affect many areas of your life including your ability to get a job insurance or even a home On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore discuss the aftershocks of bankruptcy that you need to know Then they rsquo ll take your calls from across the country and answer various financial questions Bankruptcy as a last resort on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]