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Faith & Finance

Faith & Finance

Faith & Finance is a daily radio ministry of FaithFi, hosted by Rob West, CEO of Kingdom Advisors. At FaithFi, we help you integrate your faith and financial decisions for the glory of God. Our vision is that every Christian would see God as their ultimate treasure. Join Rob and expert guests as they give biblical wisdom for your financial journey and provide practical answers to your pressing financial questions. From budgeting and debt management to investing and stewardship, Faith & Finance

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How Much Can You Make On Social Security?

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2024/02/01

DECIDING WHEN TO START RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITSIt's recommended to delay receiving Social Security benefits until Full Retirement Age (FRA) of 66 or 67, as benefits are permanently reduced by about 8% for each year you start taking them before reaching FRA. BREAK-EVEN POINT FOR DELAYING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITSIf you delay receiving Social Security benefits until FRA, it takes nearly 12 years to recoup the money you missed by not taking benefits early. After around age 79, you'll be

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Starting a Stewardship Ministry With Leo Sabo

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2024/01/31

Leo Sabo is president of the Christian Stewardship Network and a Faith and Finance contributor. He also knows a thing or two about starting a stewardship ministry. THE FUNDAMENTAL IMPORTANCE OF STEWARDSHIP MINISTRIES IN CHURCHESBiblical Foundation: Stewardship ministries are vital as they align with biblical teachings about money and possessions, which are prevalent throughout the Bible.Discipleship and Purpose: These ministries guide congregants in using money as a tool for fulfilling their

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Private Market Investing With Tim Macready

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2024/01/30

Tim Macready is head of Global Multi-Asset Investing with BrightLight, an EverSource Wealth Advisors Team. HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN AND A LEADER IN THE FAITH-BASED INVESTING MOVEMENT?Tim grew up on the mission field and returned to Australia for studies, initially working with pension plans. His desire to do something meaningful led him to a faith-based pension fund in Sydney. For 15 years, he has explored what it means to be a faithful steward of God's resources, now working with pension

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Financial Injustice

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2024/01/29

GOD'S CREATION AND EXPECTATIONS:God created humanity in His image, as reflected in Psalm 139:13 and Ephesians 2:10. These Scriptures emphasize His intention for His people to live justly and righteously. THE REALITY OF FINANCIAL INJUSTICE:The world, marred by sins such as greed, envy, dishonesty, and pride, often leads to the unfair financial exploitation of others, a stark reality that Christians must recognize. BIBLICAL WARNINGS AGAINST FINANCIAL INJUSTICE:The Scriptures provide clear warnings

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The Futility of Fear

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2024/01/26

SCRIPTURES ON FEAR AND GOD'S PRESENCE:Jesus asks a powerful question about worry in Matthew 6:27, asking, "Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”Romans 8:15 encourages reliance on God instead of falling back into fear: "For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’”Faith is the opposite of fear, and fear is a tool used by Satan to distract from God's goodness. COMMON

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Missed Open Enrollment, No Problem With Lauren Gajdek

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2024/01/25

Lauren Gajdek is Vice President of Communications and Media at Christian Healthcare Ministries, an underwriter of this program. WHY IS CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES A LIFESAVER FOR THOSE WHO MISSED THE OPEN ENROLLMENT DEADLINE?Lauren explains that Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) operates differently from traditional insurance companies, allowing people to join at any time of the year without waiting for an open enrollment season. This flexibility makes CHM accessible for those who have

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The Bible’s Financial Wisdom With Sharon Epps

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2024/01/24

Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors, our parent organization. Kingdom Advisors is a group dedicated to training financial professionals to guide and advise you according to biblical principles. WHAT ARE THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES RELATED TO CASH FLOW AND LIVING EXPENSES?Sharon emphasizes the importance of spending less than we earn, drawing from Philippians which teaches contentment in all situations. Contentment is key in managing finances as it helps us be satisfied with what we have and

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Rebalance Your Portfolio With Mark Biller

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2024/01/23

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

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Act Your Wage With Howard Dayton

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2024/01/22

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3.Howard Dayton is the founder of Compass— Finances God’s Way and the former host of this program. HOW DOES A SPENDING PLAN HELP WITH MANAGING YOUR MONEY AND REDUCING YOUR DEBT?Howard, founder of Compass Finances God's Way, introduces the concept of a spending plan (budget). He explains that a spending plan is not just about restricting expenses but is a strategic tool that helps direct money towards achieving life

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4 Keys to Replace Striving with Thriving With John...

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2024/01/19

Matthew 6:28-29: “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”John Putnam is a certified financial planner, a Certified Kingdom Advisor, and founder of Smarter Stewardship, a marketplace ministry. HOW DO YOU COUNSEL PEOPLE WHO WORRY ABOUT MONEY, ESPECIALLY WITH TALK OF A LOOMING RECESSION?John Putnam discusses Matthew 6:28-29 and what it teaches us about God's provision and the

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8 Habits of Wise Women Managing Money With Miriam Neff

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2024/01/18

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 51% of wealth in the U.S., and this

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10 Predictions for 2024 With Bob Doll

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2024/01/17

REFLECTION ON LAST YEAR'S PREDICTIONSBob Doll reflects on his previous year's predictions, noting that while they achieved a 50% accuracy rate, it fell short of their usual 72% 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 2%.Stock market valuations

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Is Your Budget Due an Overhaul?

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2024/01/16

INFLATION “FELL”?There’s something you need to understand about the inflation numbers you hear in the news, such as, “Inflation fell to 3.2% last month on an annualized basis.” Some folks think that means prices went down, but it really only means that the rate of price increases has gone down. INFLATION'S PERMANENT PRICE INCREASES:A decrease in inflation rate means slower price increase, not price reduction.Even if inflation drops to zero, the high prices from past inflation remain. WAGE GROWTH

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Don’t Forget Beneficiary Designations With Valerie Hogan

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2024/01/15

WHY ARE BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS IMPORTANT?Beneficiary designations are crucial because they're an easy, quick, and free way to transfer assets, accounts, and insurance benefits after passing away. They take precedence over wills or trusts and are significant because they skip probate and remain private.Beneficiary designations offer a straightforward method to transfer assets after death.They are prioritized over estate planning documents and bypass the probate process.Keeping them updated and

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Investing in the Care of Creation With Mark Regier

Faith & Finance ·

2024/01/12

“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 24:1-2: 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

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5 Signs You May Need a Certified Christian Financial...

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2024/01/11

Art Rainer is Director of the Institute for Christian Financial Health, which administers the Certified Christian Financial Counselor program. WHAT DO CHRISTIAN FINANCIAL COUNSELORS DO?Christian financial counselors aim to integrate God's design into financial decisions. They guide individuals and couples through making wise financial choices, establishing healthy financial habits, and increasing biblical and financial literacy.They help you understand and pursue God's design for money.They guide

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A Tale of Two Widows With Harlan Accola

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2024/01/10

“If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8It’s a pleasure to welcome Harlan Accola back to the program. Harlan is with Movement Mortgage, an underwriter of this program. He is also the author of Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages: The Cinderella of the Baby Boomer Retirement. WHY ARE REVERSE MORTGAGES REFERRED TO AS THE CINDERELLA OF RETIREMENT PLANNING?Reverse mortgages are seen as the

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A Budget Is Like a Fence

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2024/01/09

You won’t find the word “budget” in the Bible, but it does say a lot about stewardship— and budgeting is stewardship. Having a spending plan and sticking to it is the only way to control your money, stay out of debt and gain peace of mind about your finances. When you practice faithful stewardship, you no longer have to worry about your money, because you’ve accepted that it’s God’s money. He owns everything. So budgeting is a key part of stewardship. BIBLICAL BASIS FOR BUDGETINGProverbs 27:23

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Created for Good Works

Faith & Finance ·

2024/01/08

The usual “honey-do” jobs are anything but sweet. “Get the oil changed”, “Empty the dishwasher”, and “take the dog to the vet” are a few that come to mind. But if you think about it, these are jobs we do because we love our family, and we want things to go smoothly around the house.God doesn't require good works for salvation; however, they're a necessary, joyful part of living for Christ. Scripture emphasizes the interconnection of faith and works, underscoring that like a body without spirit is

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Identity in Money vs Identity in Christ

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2024/01/05

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 1:12 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

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