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Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 06, 2024
A recent survey shows that most parents think they should teach their kids financial literacy the good news is that many are actually doing it Still other parents may not know how to teach their kids financial responsibility Ron Blue joins us today to discuss how he and his wife Judy did it Ron Blue is the co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance including Your Kids Can Master Their Money Fun Ways to Help Them Learn How The Importance of Financial Education at HomeA recent survey by the Bank of Oklahoma Financial reveals [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 04, 2024
th Century preacher John Wesley said Do all the good you can by all the means you can in all the ways you can in all the places you can at all the times you can to all the people you can as long as ever you can That s how Christians can respond to God's generous and faithful love Specifically Jesus called his followers to do good to the poor and we ll talk about what that looks like for us The Biblical Foundation for GivingGenerosity towards the needy is a central tenet of Christian living Jesus emphasized the [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 03, 2024
Owning rental property is like ordering a pizza with anchovies It s not for everybody There s no question that renting a property can be a lucrative investment but it s certainly not a passive investment like owning stock Owning rental property is attractive for many but it s not a perfect fit for everyone Just like not everyone enjoys anchovies not everyone has the temperament or resources to be a landlord Before diving into property management it s essential to understand the benefits and challenges of it Let's explore these aspects to help you decide if being a landlord [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 28, 2024
The world is becoming more complex every day Technology solves problems and creates new ones How do you keep up Among so many other things today maybe you ve noticed that managing your finances is increasingly complicated and involves more than balancing a checkbook Sharon Epps joins us today with some much-needed advice the Ds of a Financial Reset Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi s parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial expertise Define Your Financial VisionThe first step in a financial [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 23, 2024
Most of today s renters say they d like to buy a home but a clear majority think they ll never be able to afford it It s certainly gotten more difficult to buy a house these days with soaring home values and interest rates But certainly not impossible especially if you re prepared Renting Is Not Throwing Money AwayOne of the most common myths in the housing market is that renting is equivalent to throwing money down the drain However this perspective is misguided Renting provides a home for you and your family which is a valuable use of [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 21, 2024
Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others - Philippians We tend to think of that verse as a prescription for giving to help the poor and needy and that s good But is there an application that involves investing Stella Tai joins us today to talk about how your investing can have a positive impact in the world Stella Tai is Manager of Stewardship Investing Impact and Analysis for Praxis Mutual Funds an underwriter of Faith Finance Why Should People of Faith Focus on Impact Investing Impact investing is [... more]
Dana Loesch Show
Dana Loesch
August 16, 2024
Kamala unveils her economic plan including free housing price controls child tax credits and eliminating medical debt Dana explains how state-run price control would be absolutely devastating for the US economy Tim Walz jokes that he has white guy tacos in a campaign ad with Kamala Harris The application to volunteer for Kamala Harris campaign has a pronoun section which asks for some WILD pronouns Dana has never even seen before Dana breaks down how government-assisted mortgage down payments would set the market up for failure Kamala Harris plans to rob Medicare to pay the Green transition Kamala Harris announces [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 15, 2024
The dictionary says integrity is being honest and having strong moral principles God s Word says Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways though he be rich Are you living with integrity in your financial dealings Understanding IntegrityIntegrity isn't just about honesty it also means strength and dependability When we say a bridge has integrity we mean it s sturdy and consistently reliable able to withstand any amount of traffic without collapsing As Christians we are called to be like that bridge representing Jesus Christ to the world by being honest strong [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 09, 2024
A boomerang is supposed to return when it leaves your hand But a boomerang kid well that s something else entirely Do you have a boomerang kid That s a term for an adult child that s returned home like a boomerang and now lives with you again If so you re not alone We ll talk about what you can do about it You're not alone if you have a boomerang kid living in your basement The latest Boomerang Kids Survey by Thrivent conducted in April found that of parents have had an adult child move back in with [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 08, 2024
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle but whoever gathers little by little will increase it - Proverbs Patience is definitely a virtue especially when it comes to investing But too often we allow our emotions to rule over us Dr Art Rainer joins us today to discuss four ways emotions ruin smart investing 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 Money in the Light of Eternity What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose The Impact of Emotions [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 06, 2024
I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made Wonderful are your works my soul knows it very well - Psalm God made each of us in His image yet unique in our own way We have different abilities to serve the Kingdom and different needs For example our healthcare needs differ We ll talk with Lauren Gajdek today about a great way to help you pay your individual healthcare costs Lauren Gajdek is the Vice President of Communications and Media at Christian Healthcare Ministries an underwriter of Faith Finance Christian Healthcare Ministries for Every ChristianChristian Health Care Ministries [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 05, 2024
The late Tim Keller once said Just because you can t see or imagine a good reason why God would allow something bad to happen doesn t mean there can t be one When something bad happens to your finances it s tempting to wonder if God really knows what he s doing Well He does Today we ll find God s comfort in the midst of financial trials Peter reminds us of God s love for us in the midst of life s troubles Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you It s a reassuring [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 02, 2024
Home mortgage rates haven t gone through the roof in recent weeks that s the good news The bad news is that they re already pretty high Coupled with high home values it s an uphill climb for first-time home buyers Will it get easier anytime soon Dale Vermillion joins us today to talk about it Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home This book covers everything you need to know about securing a mortgage all from a biblical perspective Current Mortgage Rate OutlookThe rates on a -year fixed mortgage [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 30, 2024
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous - Proverbs We re all familiar with that verse but do we fully understand its meaning Is it only about money I ll talk about that with Harlan Accola today Harlan Accola is the National Reverse Mortgage Director at Movement Mortgage an underwriter of Faith and Finance He is also the author of Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages The Cinderella of the Baby Boomer Retirement The Misconception of Leaving a Financial InheritanceAs Christians we often forget that the most important [... more]
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 22, 2024
Stock markets have seen record highs in the past couple of months Is it a good time to take profits Well it certainly can be a good time to take profits if you ve seen your investments go through the roof recently And today I want to tell you about a way to realize those gains for God s Kingdom Why Donate Appreciated Stocks With recent historic highs in the markets now is an excellent time to consider donating appreciated stocks to your church or other ministries Donating stock instead of cash can significantly benefit both the donor and recipient [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 17, 2024
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lord s will is - Ephesians That verse is a good reminder that to follow God's will we must first know it for all areas of our lives including finances Brian Holtz joins us today with a question Does your budget reflect God s priorities or yours Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children Ownership vs Stewardship One of the fundamental concepts of Christian finances is the distinction between ownership and stewardship Psalm reminds us [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 12, 2024
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 11, 2024
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 04, 2024
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 03, 2024
Corinthians says Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully God s Word repeatedly challenges us to be generous givers to our families and His Kingdom When should we do this giving Are we waiting too long Ron Blue joins us today with an idea you may not have thought about 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 The Joy of GivingThere is immense joy in seeing the impact of your [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 02, 2024
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
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 26, 2024
The Bible contains many accounts of God providing miraculously for His people but none are more fascinating than the story of the Widow s Oil That passage is found in Kings - it s just seven verses but they re loaded with teaching about God s provision Sharon Epps joins us today to unpack the story of the Widow s Oil and how we can apply it to our lives today Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi s parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom [... more]
Zach Gelb Show
Zach Gelb
June 25, 2024
Willie Mack III joins the show to talk about his upcoming tournament [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 19, 2024
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 18, 2024
By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches - Proverbs - Faithful stewardship requires us to make wise financial decisions manage and grow assets and protect our families from hardship Are you ready if you re suddenly disabled or incapacitated Valerie Hogan joins us with a checklist to prepare you for it Valerie Hogan is an attorney a Certified Financial Planner CFP a member of Kingdom Advisors as well as the co-author of Wise Women Managing Money Expert Advice on Debt Wealth Budgeting and [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 13, 2024
We all want our plans to succeed but what does the Lord want Are you and God on the same page regarding your financial plans Today we ll discuss achieving your financial goals and doing God s will As avid planners we know that having a plan is the best way to meet your financial goals or any goals for that matter But how do you ensure your plans align with God s will for your life As Christians we believe that Jesus plans are the best and the Bible supports this in Proverbs Many are the plans in the [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 10, 2024
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 07, 2024
The Qualified Charitable Distribution is one of the most underutilized tax benefits yet almost million Americans can take it There are many requirements for taking a Qualified Charitable Distribution QCD or QCD You must be and have an IRA If more folks understood QCDs better they might take them David Hogan joins us today with the ABCs of QCDs David Hogan is the Principal of Clifton Larson Allen CPA s in Atlanta GA What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution QCD Simply put a QCD directly transfers funds from your Individual Retirement Account IRA to a qualified charity This move doesn [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 04, 2024
Home equity is undoubtedly one of our largest assets with an average of of value boosting the bottom line of American homeowners nbsp So how do the biblical principles of stewardship apply to it On today's Faith amp Finance Live Harlan Accola will join Rob West to talk about the stewardship of housing wealth Then Rob will answer your calls about finances nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 04, 2024
Homeowners now have an average of nearly in home equity and the nationwide total is staggering at trillion Home equity is undoubtedly one of our largest assets So how do the biblical principles of stewardship apply to it Harlan Accola joins us today to discuss this Harlan Accola is the National Reverse Mortgage Director at Movement Mortgage an underwriter of Faith and Finance He is also the author of Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages The Cinderella of the Baby Boomer Retirement Understanding Reverse MortgagesToday s reverse mortgages are not the same product that gave the name such a negative reputation [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 03, 2024
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 29, 2024
My eyes are ever toward the Lord for he will pluck my feet out of the net the troubles of my heart are enlarged bring me out of my distresses - Psalm Do you feel trapped by your finances Do you find yourself giving in to worldly pressure Is there a way out of the world s money trap There is and Sharon Epps joins us today to talk about it Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi s parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 24, 2024
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 23, 2024
From Jeremiah we know God's people should seek the welfare of the places and people around them But is seeking the welfare of our community something Christians can pursue by means of investing choices Today we speak with an investment manager who has been seeking the welfare of cities all over America and the world through his advocacy work with corporations As we will hear today investors can influence decisions made behind closed doors by corporations Chris Meyer joins us today to examine how this advocacy works Chris Meyer is the Manager of Stewardship Investing Research and Advocacy for Praxis [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 21, 2024
Are you confident you'll be able to retire comfortably someday Are you taking steps to make that happen Inadequate savings faulty assumptions and high inflation could create barriers to a comfortable retirement Can we learn anything from today's retirees Matt Bell thinks we can and joins us today to discuss this Matt Bell is the Managing Editor at Sound Mind Investing an underwriter of Faith Finance What does the latest Employee Benefit Research Institute data show about how people feel about their retirement prospects In the latest report nearly of people in the workforce and somewhat higher numbers of those [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 20, 2024
Given the current economic situation we rsquo re all concerned about ways to make our savings grow But it might be wise to be less concerned about the interest we rsquo re getting on our savings account and more concerned about the interest we rsquo re paying on our mortgages On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain ways you can save a fortune on your mortgage interest Then he rsquo ll answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 20, 2024
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 16, 2024
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]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 13, 2024
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
May 08, 2024
In Matthew Jesus called us to be wise as snakes and gentle as doves But can we be gentle and wise when standing up for biblical principles and our voting rights as investors It's the annual shareholder meeting season for public corporations meaning companies will hear about their policies from investors Jerry Bowyer joins us today with a biblical perspective on corporate engagement Jerry Bowyer is the President of Bowyer Research and our Resident Economist here at Faith Finance He is the author of The Maker Versus the Takers What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics You can [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 06, 2024
The great Christian apologist and author G K Chesterton once said ldquo There are two ways to get enough One is to continue to accumulate more and more The other is to desire less rdquo On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will help you figure out what ldquo enough rdquo looks like in your life and explain why it rsquo s important to know when you rsquo ve reached that point Then he rsquo ll take some calls and answer various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 03, 2024
The summer home buying season is straight ahead Will sellers get a break on real estate commissions The National Association of Realtors recently shocked the industry by dropping its sales commission What does that mean for home sellers this summer Dale Vermillion fills us in today Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home This book covers everything you need to know about securing a mortgage all from a biblical perspective Industry watchers say this National Association of Realtors settlement will change how people buy houses What is this settlement about [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 01, 2024
Malachi says Bring the full tithe into the storehouse that there may be food in my house And thereby put me to the test says the Lord of hosts if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need God isn't just telling us to test Him with our giving He's challenging us to test Him Do it and see what I will do Why do you think many Christians are reluctant to do this Many Christians are reluctant to test God with their finances because [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 29, 2024
God Owns EverythingNow to be sure the message that God owns everything and we don't is something we need to hear repeatedly That's probably why the Bible repeats this teaching several times Job needed reminding Job - reads Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said 'Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge Dress for action like a man I will question you and you make it known to me Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth Tell me if you have understanding Who determined its measurements surely you know [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 26, 2024
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]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 25, 2024
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 23, 2024
What does Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls do They are Buckner International's largest humanitarian aid project Their mission is to follow Jesus' example by serving vulnerable children families and seniors One way they do that is through partnerships like Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls where they come alongside believers in churches businesses and families throughout the U S to provide new shoes for children worldwide Why are shoes important for health education and opportunity especially in underdeveloped countries Children can't go to school without shoes in many countries where they work so Buckner promotes education by providing that gift Additionally [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 18, 2024
Must-Have Financial SkillsThe first skill is an attitude The Bible says God owns everything as in Psalm The earth is the Lord's and everything in it the world and all who live in it Understand that nothing belongs to you even you You are a manager of God's resources which should change your perspective on money and material things The number two financial skill you'll need is planning A dream without a plan is just a wish they say And wishes won't buy you a house The fundamental planning tool we recommend is a budget otherwise known as a spending [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 12, 2024
Here at FaithFi we always want to help you manage your time talent and treasure And make no mistake do-it-yourself preventive maintenance is a wise use of all three of those gifts you received from God The more time and talent you have the less of your treasure you'll have to use to get things done But if you don't have the physical ability or know-how to do any of the chores on our list it's also wise to hire someone to do them Now of course we always use the Bible as our ultimate guide and Proverbs tells us [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 10, 2024
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 08, 2024
Why do reverse mortgages still have a bit of a PR problem Many people are not aware that federal regulations were put in place in to address issues with the product and protect consumers However some bad players still gave the product a bad reputation by taking advantage of vulnerable seniors in the past Now there are new laws and safeguards by the FHA for widows to be protected and financial assessments to assure someone can afford taxes and maintenance which are recent within the last years or so to eliminate problems in the program How is a HECM Home [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 05, 2024
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
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
April 03, 2024
Albert Einstein is credited with saying that the power of compounding is the eighth wonder of the world and He who understands it earns it he who doesn't pays it And Ron Blue shares a story for us about a couple who apparently understood this very well I received a call from my -something-year old son awhile back He'd been married for some time and he is a teacher and his wife Ann was a teacher And his question to me was Dad he said You know Ann and I are just teachers and we're just never going to have [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 02, 2024
The Financial Impact of College EducationGoing to college is a financial decision second only to buying a house More specifically it's an investment decision Will it pay off Perhaps the most important factor determining that is whether you graduate with a degree Fail to do that and any money you spend or borrow for college will likely be money down the drain in terms of future earnings The good news is that data just released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that earning a college degree is still financially worthwhile generally speaking The data shows that recent [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 01, 2024
Historical Context and Modern ImplicationsAfter crossing the Jordan into the promised land the Israelites fought the battle of Jericho Joshua was their leader and the Lord gave them the victory In Joshua the general reminds his people of God's faithfulness to them at Jericho and through their history He ends by making that memorable statement of faith As for me and my household we will serve the Lord As Christians in a non-Christian culture we are also called to take a stand We can either choose to serve the gods of this world or the Lord It's not easy for [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 27, 2024
When it comes to work ethic there's nobody we like better aside from Jesus of course than the woman described in Proverbs We don't know her name but her actions and attitudes are worth studying and imitating no matter what kind of work you do A Biblical Work Ethic From Proverbs First a note about Proverbs It's part of the wisdom literature found in the Old Testament We refer to Proverbs a lot since there are many nuggets of financial truth there Proverbs is the final chapter and the description of the woman of noble character is written as a [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 26, 2024
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]
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