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Are annuities the best product since sliced bread … or a house of mirrors? Or could they be both? We’ll talk about it today with Mike Miller on Faith and Finance. https://talkingmoneyradio.com/ __ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ where you can join the FaithFi Community, and give https://faithfi.netviewshop.com/donate2as we expand our outreach.
If you’re a contract worker— and more people are these days— you probably have irregular hours and pay. So how do you budget? We’ll give you some tips to help you budget, even if you’re living on an irregular income. __ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
Proverbs 22:7 carries a grim warning about debt: “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” Nowhere is that more true than with student loan debt, now just over $1.75 trillion. But you don’t have to be part of that statistic. We’ll talk today with Howard Dayton about how you can avoid it. https://compass1.org/ https://compass1.org/ __ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 encourages us to be patient in trials of all kinds, including our investments. If patience is a virtue, how do we apply that to our portfolios? We’ll talk about it with investing expert Mark Biller. __ ____ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button. __ __
What’s harder to get rid of than termites and hurts more than a toothache? According to countless callers through the years, the answer is a So what are your options for getting out of a timeshare? We’ll talk about that on this episode of Faith & Finance. __ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
Knowing where and how to give to God’s Kingdom can be a challenge for any one person, but it's all the more so if you’re married. It’s a beautiful thing when couples agree on how to manage their money — how much to spend and save, but finding agreement on is just as important. Today, Bob Doll shares with Rob West what he and his wife Leslie have learned. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
“The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” Proverbs 20:5 Man’s ultimate purpose is to glorify God, but deciding how we do that can be a challenge. Sometimes we need help from a trusted advisor. We’ll talk about that with Rachel McDonough. __ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
The problem with most retirement plans is that eventually, you have to pay taxes on your distributions … or do you? Would you believe there’s a way you can avoid paying those taxes and greatly increase your giving to God’s kingdom at the same time? __ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
The Bible clearly says that Christians are to give, but is it always as clear about where we should give? We all have to make decisions about where we will give from our limited resources. So a good question to ask is, does God care where we give? We’ll talk about that with David Wills. __ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
Have you ever had a family member or friend ask you to lend them money? It’s a tough situation to be in. On this Failth & Finance, we’ll give you some advice from God’s Word to guide you. __ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
Are we headed for a debt crisis? Is there a point of no return? How would a debt crisis affect you? We’ll talk to Jerry Bowyer to get the answers on this Faith and Finance. https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/ __ __ ON THIS PROGRAM, ROB ALSO ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS: __ __ RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
We’re hip-deep in tax season. Are you getting all your financial ducks in a row before it’s time to “give unto Caesar? The filing deadline will be here before you know it, so if you haven’t started prepping yet, now’s the time to do it. Rob West has some tips that could save you headaches. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
All of your relationships — with spouse, family and friends — are important, but temporary. Your only eternal relationship is with God. We need the bonds of family and friends to help us thrive in this world — but they pale to the significance of your relationship with the Lord. Today Rob West gives some practical ways you can draw closer to God. This is Faith and Finance -biblical wisdom for your financial journey. __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app https://www.faithfi.com/manage.
(Proverbs 13:22). That verse seems pretty straightforward, and yet it leaves several questions unanswered. Exactly what should we leave to our kids - how much, and when? Ron Blue joins Rob West today with the answers. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. FINANCIAL TEACHER AND AUTHOR RON BLUE LITERALLY WROTE THE BOOK ON THIS IMPORTANT TOPIC. IT’S CALLED __ __ __ __ ____ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app https://www.faithfi.com/manage.
If you’ve already filed your 2022 taxes, maybe you weren’t happy with the results. Maybe too much, or too little, was withheld from your paycheck. The solution is to fill out a new W-4 form with your employer. Now, a lot of folks would rather have a cavity filled, but the process is easier than you think. Rob West takes you through it today. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. __ ____ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app https://www.faithfi.com/manage.
The Human Genome Project discovered amazing things about man’s makeup. What it didn’t find was a saving gene. That means saving doesn’t come naturally — it’s a habit we have to learn, and God’s Word tells us why it’s so important. Rob West discusses the why and the how today. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial journey. __ ____ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app https://www.faithfi.com/manage.
Asked if he’d like dinner, a budget airline passenger asked, “What are my choices?” The attendant responded, “Yes or no.” When you’re on a budget, you may forget that you still have choices and flexibility. Today John Putnam joins Rob West to talk about the “3-D Budget” and how it can help you get your priorities straight. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. JOHN PUTNAM IS A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, A CERTIFIED KINGDOM ADVISOR, AND FOUNDER OF SMARTER STEWARDSHIP https://smarterstewardship.com/about/, A MARKETPLACE MINISTRY. __ __ __ __ __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app https://www.faithfi.com/manage.
Do you know your retirement plans are on track? Or do you just hope they are? Maybe it’s time for a checkup. At least one study https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/myths-about-retirement-americans-believe-2021-3 shows that many people aren’t aware of how much they need to save and will likely fall short of their goals. Rob West talks about that in today's show. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial journey. __ ____ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app https://www.faithfi.com/manage.
Knowing where and how to give to God’s Kingdom can be a challenge for any one person, but it's all the more so if you’re married. It’s a beautiful thing when couples agree on how to manage their money — how much to spend and save, but finding agreement on is just as important. Today, Bob Doll shares with Rob West what he and his wife Leslie have learned. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. OUR GUEST BOB DOLL IS CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER AT CROSSMARK GLOBAL INVESTMENTS. HE JOINS US WEEKLY TO TALK ABOUT THE ECONOMY AND INVESTING, BUT TODAY HE’S GOING TO TALK ABOUT INVESTING IN GOD’S KINGDOM. You and Leslie wrote an article for the Gospel Coalition titled, “How to Plan Your Giving as a Married Couple.” https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/giving-married-couple/ I know the two of you have a lot of practical experience in making your giving decisions as a couple, of course based on God’s Word, wouldn’t you agree? __ __ Would you unpack the keys of what you've learned? __ __ How does that foundation inform the actual giving decisions you make? __ __ Many folks will wait to do their giving at death while you have prioritized giving while you're alive, correct? __ __ How can a married couple give with unity? __ __ What's your strategy to decide where to give? __ __ How does prayer fit into the process? __ __ You try to be Kingdom-strategic with your giving, don't you? __ __ How important is getting engaged in some of the ministries you're giving to? __ __ Is serving on boards of directors something you would consider? __ __ What about those who aren't aligned with their spouse? __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
In Mark 10:7 Jesus tells us Does “becoming one” extend to the checkbook? Put another way, should husband and wife have joint or separate checking accounts? Rob West discusses that today. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial journey. __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
Every year, the IRS collects about $4 trillion in taxes and gives out more than 1 trillion in refunds. That’s a lot of money changing hands. Whenever there’s a lot of cash to be had, that’s when scam artists come out of the woodwork … and this tax season is no different. Rob tells you what they’re up to, so you don’t get taken. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial journey. __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
They say life insurance is like a parachute. If you don’t have it the time, odds are you won’t need it again. A funny line, but all kidding aside, life insurance is the only way most people can provide for their families if they should die. But what happens when it ends? Rob talks about that first. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. __ ____ __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
Politics by its very nature is controversial, perhaps none more so than the administration’s move to forgive student loan debt. Student loan forgiveness is popular among the millions of Americans who owe more than $1.7 trillion for their education. But it has its detractors. Our guest, Jerry Bowyer, is among them. We’ll talk about it today on Faith and Finance. https://wng.org/opinions __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
Psalm 94:19 is a great source of peace in troubled times. It reads, Whenever you face uncertainties, financial or otherwise, God’s Word is filled with reminders that He’s always with you. A great way to overcome your fears is to count your blessings. Rob West does that today. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial journey. __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
We’re hip-deep in tax season. Are you getting all your financial ducks in a row before it’s time to “give unto Caesar? The filing deadline will be here before you know it, so if you haven’t started prepping yet, now’s the time to do it. Rob West has some tips that could save you headaches. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
Whether you own a business or work for a paycheck, earning money is probably something you think about every day. While earning a living may be one of your priorities, you may not give much thought to how God thinks about it. Today Rob West talks with Howard Dayton about earning money God’s way. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. __ __ ____ __ __ ____ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
A Health Savings Account can save you a lot of money now - and give you a healthier retirement income later. HSAs were designed to help folks struggling with out-of-pocket medical expenses. But a key provision makes them terrific “back up” retirement accounts, too. Rob West talks about that with Mark Biller. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. https://soundmindinvesting.com/ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com: __ __ Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) https://www.facebook.com/faithfiofficial and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give https://moneywise.netviewshop.com/nov22web button.
For more than a quarter century, financial advisors have used the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals. So why change it now? Some advisors are now saying 4% may be too high, while the man who wrote the rule says it’s too low. In today's Faith and Finance Rob West weighs into the debate. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. __ __ Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app.
We recently talked about how the new spending package passed by Congress contains an important provision for folks with unused money in 529 education savings accounts. __ __ On this program, Rob also answers listener questions: __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can connect with a FaithFi Coach, join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app.
By some estimates https://www.valuepenguin.com/how-much-we-spend-food, the average household spends an astonishing 40% of its food budget eating out. That’s a lot to digest. After housing and transportation, food is probably the next biggest item in the budget. In today's Faith and Finance Rob West discusses how you can easily make changes that will save you a lot of money. This is Faith and Finance - biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. __ __ On this program, Rob also answers listener questions: __ __ Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com https://www.faithfi.com/ where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app.
