The problem with most retirement plans is that eventually, you have to pay taxes on your distributions, right? Or is there a way you can avoid paying those taxes? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how you can skip the tax payments and greatly increase your giving to God’s kingdom at the same time. Then he’ll answer calls on various financial topics.

We all have to make decisions about where we will give from our limited resources. So a good question to ask is, does it matter to God where we are giving? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome David Wills to talk about whether God cares where we give. Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics.

Have you ever had a family member or friend ask you to lend them money? Talk about being put on the spot! It’s a tough situation to be in and you should think and pray about it before deciding whether to lend or not. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will give you some advice from God’s Word to guide you. Then he'll answer your questions on a variety of financial topics.

Are we headed for a debt crisis? If so, what will it look like and how will it affect us? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will be joined by Jerry Bowyer who will answer these debt crisis questions for us. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.

We need the bonds of family and friends to help us thrive in this world. But those connections all pale in comparison to the significance of our relationship with the Lord. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will give some practical steps we can all take to draw closer to God. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

The book of Proverbs tells us that it’s good for us to leave an inheritance for our children’s children. But it doesn’t address the specifics, like how much or when. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Ron Blue to share some guidelines for giving to your children and grandchildren. Then Rob will answer calls on various financial topics.

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. But there’s an easy fix for either scenario. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how you can fill out a new W-4 form with your employer to change the amount of taxes they withhold from your paycheck. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.

When you’re following a budget it can seem somewhat constraining, so you may forget that you still have choices and flexibility. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will be joined by John Putnam who will explain about the “3-D Budget” and how it can help you take a fresh look at your spending plan. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.

Do you know if your retirement plans are on track? Or do you just hope they are? If you don’t know for sure, then maybe it’s time for a checkup. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain that many people aren’t aware of how much they need to save and will likely fall short of their goals, if they don’t consider some important factors. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

Knowing where and how to give to God’s Kingdom can be a challenge for any individual. But that’s even more true for married couples. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Bob Doll to explain that agreeing with your spouse specifically about giving is just as important as agreeing with them about the rest of your finances. Then Rob will answer calls on various financial topics.

Does “becoming one” in marriage extend to the checkbook? Put another way, should husbands and wives have joint or separate checking accounts? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will share some biblical advice about how married couples should handle their finances. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.

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. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will let you know what scammers are up to this tax season, so you can be prepared to avoid them. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

They say life insurance is like a parachute. If you don’t have it the first 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? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about that and he will answer questions on a variety of financial topics.

Psalm 94:19 is a great source of peace in troubled times. It reads, “When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.” On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about 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. We’ll do that today, then it’s on to your questions.

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?" On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about the filing deadline being here before you know it. If you haven’t started prepping yet, now’s the time to do it. He'll have some tips that could save you headaches and then he'll answer your questions on various financial topics.

Whether you own a business or work for a paycheck, earning money is probably something you think about every day. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton about earning money God’s way. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.

A health savings account can save you a lot of money now and give you a healthier retirement income later.
On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Mark Biller about how health savings accounts were designed to help folks struggling with out-of-pocket medical expenses but a key provision makes them terrific “back up” retirement accounts, too. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.

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. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will weigh into the debate. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.

Based on some estimates, the average household spends an astonishing 40% of its food budget eating out. But should we be spending that much on convenient ways to eat? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about how making changes to your food budget can easily save you a lot of money and calories. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.