What Do Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Investors?
October 15, 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.
The Fed is finally cutting interest rates for the first time in four years. So, what does it mean for investors? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Mark Biller will join host Rob West to explain what the recent rate cuts mean for the average investor. Then they’ll answer your investing questions.
Today, dozens of companies sell identity theft protection, so people obviously buy it. But what exactly are they getting, and is it really worth it? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will explore the answer to this question—is identity theft protection necessary? Then he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
Giving is supposed to be a source of great joy for God’s people. But sometimes, we act like it’s just another pain in our wallet. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will point you back to the radical joy of godly generosity. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
One of the enemy’s favorite tools for discouraging Christians is the question, “What if…?” Unfortunately, those “What if” questions lead right down the road to fear. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will remind us that the Bible says God has not given us a spirit of fear. So, we don’t have to let the “What ifs” defeat us. Then, he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
The Bible calls work a gift. But if you have to work more than one job, it might not feel like work is a blessing. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will offer a few practical and spiritual insights for working multiple jobs. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
God is extraordinarily generous, and our churches should be, too. However, helping low-income people often requires going beyond meeting their material needs. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Dr. Brian Fikkert joins host Rob West to talk about how your church can help the poor in ways that lead to lasting change. Then Rob will answer some financial questions.
Christians are generous people, as God calls us to be. That means we must also be discerning. We should always give with our hearts out of a passion for advancing God’s Kingdom, but we must also use our heads to strategically choose which organizations or causes receive our financial support. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West is joined by Ron Blue with some advice before you write that check. Then Rob answers questions on a variety of financial topics.
People often ask, “Will we have a recession?” The answer, of course, is “Yes.” We’ll always have another recession—the real questions are, “When?” and “Are you prepared for it?” On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will share 7 steps you can use to recession-proof your finances. Then he’ll answer some questions on various financial topics.
God’s Word says a husband and wife become one flesh…but it doesn’t say anything about prenups. So, does that mean it’s okay for Christians spouses to have one? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will answer the question—should Christians have a prenup? Then he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
So, you’d like to give more, but you feel you have nothing to spare? Good news! If money’s scarce, it doesn’t mean your giving has to be. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will share some ways you can be generous without giving money. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
There are plenty of Christian retirement plans out there, but is retirement itself actually biblical? The answer depends on your definition of retirement and for Christians that should be quite different from the world’s view. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about the Christian view of retirement. Then he’ll answer some financial questions.
At one time, finding someone who shared your Christian values and could give you expert financial guidance was quite a challenge. But today, a nationwide network of Christian financial professionals fills that void. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to explain, “What is a CKA?” Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.
The definition of synergy is two things put together, having an effect greater than the sum of the parts. And it can play a beneficial role in family finances. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Matt Syverson will join host Rob West to explain how an ABLE account can work together with a special needs trust for a person with disabilities. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.
You should have 3 to 6 months’ living expenses in your emergency fund…but what if you can’t get to that money? A scenario like that begs the question—does your emergency fund need an emergency fund? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk about why and how to stash some cash. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
Money problems are always listed among the top reasons that couples divorce. It’s all the more tragic because money problems are fixable. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rachel McDonough will join host Rob West with a 3-step approach to better money and marriage. Then Rob will answer questions on various financial topics.
Many believers would agree that churches should follow the same financial principles that God’s Word provides for individuals. But even within that agreement, there’s still plenty of room for debate. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explore this difficult topic and answer the question—should churches borrow? Then Rob will tackle some financial questions.
We hear from folks all the time who feel that living on a budget cramps their style, hems them in, and makes them feel trapped. But what if the opposite is true? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Brandon Sieben about 5 principles of “freedom budgeting.” Then Rob will answer questions on various financial topics.
Today’s parents have better ways to save for their kids’ college than existed a generation ago. So, are you making the most of your college savings program? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Mark Biller will join host Rob West with the pros and cons of several college-savings programs. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.
Life insurance is the only way most people can provide for their families if they should die unexpectedly. But what happens when you come to the end of the term insurance you signed up for? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will explain what happens when your term life insurance ends. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
Student loan forgiveness is much in the news these days. It’s on. It’s off. It’s on again…maybe. So, what’s the lesson we can learn here? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks with Art Rainer about how we’re learning that it’s much easier to avoid student loan debt than to get out of it—it just takes discipline. Then Rob answers questions on various financial topics.
