If you re tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck you can make a decision today that will change your life All you have to do is practice God s financial principles and then wait to see what happens You ll be amazed at the results Admitting the ProblemLike most things the first step in making financial changes is admitting that you have a problem and then identifying what you re doing wrong So what s not right with the way you re handling money Maybe you worry about bouncing a check or you fear the phone ringing because it might be a [... more]

What s harder to get rid of than termites and hurts more than a toothache A certain group of people will tell you it s a timeshare It seemed like a good idea at the time but now it s just another budget buster Today we re diving deeper into this topic Unfortunately none of the options are particularly great but let s explore them Why Are Timeshares Hard to Sell First it s important to understand why timeshares are so difficult to sell Ideally you d sell your timeshare and recoup your investment However this rarely happens If anyone [... more]

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE IN ESTATE PLANNINGA Health Care Directive also recognized as a living will Medical Directive or Durable Health Care Power of Attorney is an indispensable legal document outlining your medical care preferences when you're unable to communicate It plays a critical role in estate planning ensuring your medical and end-of-life wishes are honored KEY COMPONENTS OF A HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE Understanding Its Purpose A Health Care Directive specifies your wishes for medical treatment end-of-life care and the handling of your remains eliminating uncertainty for your family during difficult times Choosing an Agent Select a [... more]

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE A CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE WITH REGARDS TO MONEY Living a Christian lifestyle with money involves having the right attitude towards it regardless of the amount one possesses This perspective transcends the amount of wealth and focuses on the heart and obedience to God's principles on financial management It's about the attitude and obedience rather than the amount of wealth Lifestyle controversies often stem from misunderstandings of biblical teachings on wealth True obedience involves aligning one's financial decisions and lifestyle with biblical convictions HOW CAN WE INTERPRET THE BIBLICAL RANGE OF WEALTH AND POVERTY The Bible [... more]

Matthew Well done good and faithful servant You have been faithful over a little I will set you over much Enter into the joy of your master HONORING GOD THROUGH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIPInspiring Words We all aspire to hear the commendation found in Matthew and to be found faithful as stewards in all aspects of life including finances Biblical Foundation Our financial decisions are rooted in Scripture with Deuteronomy reminding us that all wealth comes from God and Psalm - affirming His ownership over everything including us Glorifying God The Bible teaches us to honor God in all that we do [... more]

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]

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]

If you own a timeshare it may have seemed like a good idea at the time you bought it but now it seems like just another budget buster weighing you down On the next Faith amp Finance Live Rob West will talk about your options for getting out of a timeshare Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Everybody knows the most important thing you should teach your children is the gospel nbsp But what comes after that On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will welcome Art Rainer to explain that after the gospel perhaps the next most important thing you can teach your kids is how to handle money wisely Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

It's difficult to say what the most regrettable financial decision might be buying a timeshare definitely comes to mind But high on the list must be co-signing a loan for someone else On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will share some options for those who have already cosigned Then he'll answer your calls and financial questions That's MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today's finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

We all have our favorite things in life mdash things that bring us joy meaning and fulfillment And sometimes making a list of our favorite things helps us recognize and appreciate them even more On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will share a list he recently made of his favorite financial things Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

We all have our favorite things in life mdash things that bring us joy meaning and fulfilment And sometimes making a list of our favorites things helps us recognize and appreciate them even more On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will share a list he recently made of his favorite financial things Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics That rsquo s the next MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

Are you confident that you can tell the difference between a really good deal and a sneaky promotional gimmick When it comes to saving money on purchases it helps if you know how to determine when a deal rsquo s not really a deal On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore explain how to learn from the saving mistakes of others nbsp saving blunders on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

The tax benefits of employer-sponsored K plans are fairly generous for now But that could change as cash-strapped federal and state governments look to increase tax revenue in the future On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore tell us how to prepare for those changes We rsquo re planning for future tax increases on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Most of us are aware of the three main credit bureaus that monitor our transactions But did you know there are several others that are also keeping tabs on you nbsp On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore reveal the various kinds of agencies involved in determining your credit-worthiness We rsquo ll tell you about the little-known credit bureaus on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

We all know cars are expensive especially when they start needing major repairs Spending a little time and money now can save you on costly car repairs down the road On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share a checklist of ways to help you keep down auto repair costs Shop smart for car repairs on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]