Faith & Finance

Have you memorized Proverbs 21:5? It states, “Steady plodding brings prosperity; hasty speculation brings poverty.” And you may know that verse by heart, but taking it to heart is a different thing altogether. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will explain how we must take to heart both parts of that proverb to be financially successful. Then he’ll answer your calls and financial questions.

For more than 20 years, 529 education savings plans have helped families pay for qualified school expenses while enjoying a tax benefit in the process. And recently, this savings strategy has become even more attractive. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about how one major drawback to using a 529 plan has recently been removed. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

The Bible teaches that we should seek out wise counsel for answers to life’s questions. And that’s especially true when we’re dealing with tough financial questions. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to review some of the tough financial questions he’s answered over the years with the help of scripture. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.

There are really no secrets to successful investing. In the long run, several key factors will determine your results, so it helps to know what they are. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Mark Biller to share about those factors for successful investing. Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics.

We’d all like to have more money, and there’s nothing wrong with that, as long as we have the right motivation. On today's Faith & Finance On AFR, Rob West will talk about growing your money for the right reasons and for your financial future. Then he'll answer your calls on various financial topics.

Inflation and higher interest rates have taken a toll on home sales. But does that mean prices are coming down, making this a good time to buy? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Dale Vermillion to talk about the state of the housing market and fill us in on the latest news from the mortgage industry. Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions.

We’re all treated unfairly from time to time. So, when it happens to us, how should we respond? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will remind us what the scriptures have to say about how we as believers should respond when we’ve been treated unfairly. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

Proverbs 11:14 tells us there is safety in an abundance of counselors. And those are wise words in any situation, but particularly when it comes to your finances. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Rachel McDonough to help us understand how to go about finding wise financial counsel. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.

When you think of stewardship, the first thing that comes to mind is probably money, and that’s certainly important, but there are other things beyond your finances to consider. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how biblical stewardship involves not only your treasure, but also your time and talent. Then he'll answer your questions on different financial topics.

Most investors have heard the disclaimer: past performance is no indication of future results. And we sure hope that’s true for 2023! On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Bob Doll to share his predictions for 2023 and whether or not he thinks this year will be better than last. Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics.

Emotions can cause a lot of trouble, especially if you allow them to get anywhere near your money. And two of the most troublesome emotions are fear and greed. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will explain how scam artists use fear and greed to separate you from your hard earned cash and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim of their schemes. Then he’ll answer your calls and financial questions.

If Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, you could call these few post-holiday weeks the most introspective time of the year. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Jason Myhre to discuss how this is a time when we can resolve to live with greater faith and purpose, and that should include how we go about investing. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.

You want to save more, but you don’t think you make enough. So, is earning more money really the answer? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain that the amount you save doesn’t have much to do with your salary, but rather depends on what kind of saver you are. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.

Jesus makes it pretty clear in Matthew 6 that we can’t serve both God and money. But how can we keep ourselves from becoming slaves to money? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will unpack the treasure principle and remind us of the biblical truth that where your treasure is, there your heart will follow. Then he'll answer your questions on different financial topics.

As a new year gets underway, many people feel motivated to do things like lose weight and cut back on social media. But something else you should consider is getting out of debt. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will share some practical ideas for turning your new year’s resolution to reduce your debt into genuine progress toward that goal. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.

The Bible tells us that only God sees the future, but it also says we should prepare for it. Does that include churches? The short answer is yes. On today's Faith and Finance on AFR, Rob West will explain how churches need to have an emergency fund and he’ll describe what it should look like. Then he’ll answer several caller's financial questions and Jerry Bowyer will join us to give his analysis on market investments in the new year.

The Bible is the most published and read book in history, containing more than 2,300 references to money. But what does it have to say about earning money? On today's Faith and Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain that some of the Bible verses we find that talk about earning money may surprise you. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

If you have loved ones who depend on your income, having the appropriate amount of life insurance is an essential part of your financial plan. But how do you avoid overpaying for it? On today's Faith and Finance on AFR, host Rob West will tell us how to avoid paying too much for life insurance. Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics.

You’re hoping that 2023 will be a better year for your finances than last year was, but how can you make that happen? On today's Faith and Finance on AFR, host Rob West will share some steps you can take to strengthen your financial condition. Then he'll answer your questions on a variety of financial topics.

It’s a brand-new year and that’s always a great time to make changes and the MoneyWise team is excited to tell you about some big ones they’re making. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk to Chad Clark about how they are strengthening the way they express the Christian worldview of faith and finances by taking on a new name for the new year.