Vacation Maximization
June 02, 2023
00:54:14
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.
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By planning and saving for things you know you’re going to need or want in the future, you can avoid taking out loans or going into debt with your credit cards. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how taking certain steps can make saving for major purchases a lot easier. Then he’ll answer your calls and financial questions.
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One of our favorite complaints is that we don’t have enough money. But when we complain about that, aren’t we really grumbling about what God has graciously provided for us? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will remind us how we can avoid grumbling about God’s provision. Then he’ll take your calls and answer the financial questions on your mind.
Putting God’s Word into practice may present a few challenges for families, but the practice also comes with some wonderful opportunities. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Brandon Sieben to talk about ways to apply God’s Word in your home. Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions.
The Fed has raised interest rates 10 times in the last 14 months, hoping to curb inflation. So, will the latest rate hike tip us into the recession we’ve all been expecting? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk with Lauren Gajdek about how you can be prepared if the economy falters and you lose your health insurance. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.
If you think of your finances in terms of stewardship and that God is the rightful owner of all things—you’re not wrong. But should the concept of stewardship only pertain to our assets? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Jason Myhre to talk about a bigger vision of stewardship that goes beyond our money and possessions. Then Rob will take your calls and answer the financial questions on your mind.
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The world is full of useless information. Some of it’s fun to learn, but it won’t help you reach your goals, especially your investing goals. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Mark Biller to talk about some things that are worth knowing about investing. Then they will answer your calls and questions about investing and finances.
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A new instant payment platform announced by the Federal Reserve Bank has a lot of folks thinking it’s the dawn of a digital dollar. But what does this development really mean for Americans? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain about “FedNow” and the digital dollar. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.
How often have you heard someone say they want their kids to have things they didn’t have? That parental wish is part of the American Dream, right? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Art Rainer about how loving parents can easily fall into debt while trying to provide the “best” things for the kids. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.
When you buy something, it’s an exchange. You expect to get something for your money. But what about when you give? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will remind us what our expectations should be when we’re generous towards God’s Kingdom. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
Does your desk or office look like a paper recycling facility? Stacks of paper here, piles there? If so, it might be time for some financial spring cleaning. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how to keep disorderly paper piles from interfering with your wise money management. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
It’s a simple question we get from time to time: “When should I start teaching my kids about money?” The answer, however, isn’t always as simple as the question. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will share some “age appropriate” money lessons for kids. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.
