How to Prepare for Your First Home Purchase
November 22, 2024
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Airing live at 9am CST on American Family Radio, Faith & Finance with Rob West, along with special guests and financial experts, aims to provide biblical wisdom on a variety of financial topics as well as answers to call-in questions. Originating in 1988, Larry Burkett, co-founder of Christian Financial Concepts and Crown Financial Ministries, started a question-and-answer radio program with co-host Steve Moore called “Money Matters”. After Larry’s passing and homegoing in 2003, Crown’s other co-founder, Howard Dayton, became the new host and in 2011, Money Matters was transformed into MoneyWise by Howard’s new organization, Compass Finances God’s Way. In 2017, Kingdom Advisors (another organization Larry Burkett co-founded) acquired the MoneyWise radio broadcast ministry and in January 2023 the ministry changed it's name to Faith & Finance. Today, under the leadership of radio host Rob West, Faith & Finance can be found on your favorite podcast platform and on the AFR website and mobile app.
If you’re hoping to join the ranks of homeowners, the promise of lower mortgage rates has no doubt gotten your attention. However, there’s more to consider when preparing to buy a home than just saving for a down payment. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will share ten steps to help you prepare for a home purchase. Then he’ll tackle some financial questions.
There’s a great investing option out there called Exchange-Traded Funds or ETFs. And chances are, you don’t have one in your portfolio currently, but they’re definitely an option worth considering. On the today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will discuss the advantages of ETFs with Brian Mumbert. Then, Rob will answer a variety of financial questions.
Did you hear about the guy who paid his taxes to the IRS with a smile? It didn’t work, it turns out they prefer money. Well, paying taxes is certainly no laughing matter, and we don’t want to miss something that could end up costing us money. Fortunately, Kevin Cross joins host Rob West today with a list of year-end tax tips you don’t want to miss.
They say that winners never quit and quitters never win, but that’s not really true, is it? What if you’re trying to quit a bad habit? It’s not only okay to quit a bad habit; it’s something we should always strive to do—especially with investing. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Mark Biller as he shares a list of bad habits you should quit if you find yourself doing them.
You’ve heard of the Great Wealth Transfer taking place as Baby Boomers pass away. But did you know that women will inherit the majority of those assets? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to explore how women can be prepared to manage that wealth before it’s passed on to the next generation. Then, Rob will tackle questions on various financial topics.
The book of Proverbs reminds us to keep a cool head when we experience conflict or crisis in a relationship. And that may be even more applicable when the crisis involves the marriage relationship. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton about how to solve a marriage crisis. Then Rob will tackle a few financial questions.
Are you ever tempted to attribute the success you’ve had in your career to your own talents or capabilities? If so, it may be good to remember how the Bible tells us that it’s God who gives us the power to get wealth. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will remind us we should always thank God for our ability to earn a living. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
The holidays should be a time of spiritual reflection and reconnection with family and friends. But too often, we lose sight of that focus in the quest for perfection. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Crystal Paine to help us find ways to stay focused on the “reason for the season.” Then Rob will answer some financial questions.
As a believer, if you’ve ever thought you view the world differently than others—that has probably never been truer than it is today. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Chad Clark to share his insights about a new study that has revealed a sharp drop in the number of Americans who hold a biblical worldview. Then Rob will answer financial questions.
The Bible has a lot to say about money and possessions, but there are also some things it definitely doesn’t say. And the lies that people believe about money can really lead them astray. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will expose five of those unbiblical beliefs. Then, he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
It’s easy to set aside money for a rainy day, but what happens when we start dipping into that fund for things that aren’t truly emergencies? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will share three questions you should ask before dipping into your emergency fund—to ensure that the money’s there when you really need it. Then he’ll tackle a variety of financial questions.
Gratitude is certainly an appropriate topic at this time of year, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. And of course, gratitude is more than just a holiday feeling. So, now is a great time for us to pause and count our blessings. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about the power that gratitude can have in our daily lives. Then he’ll answer financial questions.
Every financial decision has a spiritual component, which can even be true of our investing strategies. So, how can we get our investments in line with our values? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Bob Doll will join host Rob West to answer the question, “Why should we strive for faith-based money management?”
Are you looking for a way to grow your relationship with God, and with your spouse if you’re married? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Dr. Gary Chapman to talk about a great new resource available now to help you enhance your marital and spiritual relationships. Then Rob will answer a few financial questions.
If you’re looking for a financial advisor, you may be asking, “How can I choose someone I can trust, who’s a good fit for my financial situation?” On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will share a list of questions to ask a financial advisor before you hire them. Then he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
God’s Word tells us that children should be taught early how to live a wise and righteous life, including how to handle money. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain why it’s especially important to teach kids about the dangers of debt. Then Rob will tackle a variety of financial questions.
With one rate cut from the Fed already on the books and perhaps two more coming before the end of the year, folks are wondering what effect all this will have on their daily costs of living. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Dale Vermillion will join host Rob West to explain what we can expect to see happen with mortgages and home sales. Then Rob and Dale will answer your mortgage and financial questions.
If your income goes up and down, you might find budgeting a bit more challenging. But that doesn’t mean you should skip the process altogether. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will walk you through how to set up a “variable income” budget. Then he’ll answer a variety of financial questions.
The economic waters seem choppy these days, so where is there a safe harbor for your savings that will still give you a good return? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Aaron Caid of Christian Community Credit Union to help you plot a course for your money. Then Rob will tackle questions on various financial topics.
Matthew 6:24 reminds us we can’t serve God and money. It’s a verse that touches on what it means to be a follower of Christ, challenging us to examine what truly governs our lives. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Taylor Standridge to take a deeper dive into what this verse means for us as Christ followers. Then Rob will tackle a variety of financial questions.
