SECURE Act 2.0 and Your Retirement
April 18, 2023
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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.
Congress signed the SECURE Act 2.0 into law a few months ago, and you might be surprised to learn there are quite a few good things in this bill focused on retirement savings. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how the new law affects your retirement. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
Career experts like to say there’s no such thing as job security, But there is employment security, which comes when you continually improve your abilities. And part of that includes sharpening your interview skills. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will share some tips you can use to prep for your next interview so you can be relaxed, confident, and ready for anything. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.
Getting a college degree can increase your lifetime earnings substantially. But what’s even better is getting someone else to pay for your education through a scholarship. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how you can get some of the $8 billion in scholarship money that is doled out every year. Then he’ll answer your calls about the financial topics on your mind.
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Teaching kids to handle money wisely is a valuable gift indeed. But teaching them to honor God with their money is priceless. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk with Matt Bell about training up your children to handle money in a way that honors the Lord. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.
Credit card debt fell sharply during the COVID shutdowns. But unfortunately, it’s becoming a big problem once again. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Neile Simon of Christian Credit Counselors about how you can get help managing your credit card debt. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.
If you sold your home in the past year or two, you probably made a killing. Yet some first-time home sellers aren’t happy with their results. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about an interesting new trend that’s being called “first-time home sellers’ remorse.” Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
Is there unclaimed money out there with your name on it? If so, finding it might be easier than you think. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will share how you can find out if any of the billions out there of unclaimed funds could have your name on it. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
Some people learn from the mistakes of others. But some people have to be “the others” who actually make the mistakes. Fortunately, you can avoid becoming one of them simply by dodging some common mistakes. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk to Ron Blue about some of the biggest financial mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.
The Federal Reserve’s raising of interest rates to fight inflation is a recipe for slowing the economy down, which means a recession is likely coming our way. So, are you prepared for it? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk about how to recession proof your finances. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.
If you’re tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck, you can make a decision that will change your life. Begin to follow the financial wisdom in God’s Word, then wait to see what happens. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about how amazed you’ll be when you put God’s financial principles into practice. Then he’ll answer your calls about the financial topics on your mind.
Margin is one of those important things in life that we often take for granted, and doing so can lead to trouble. But what does margin have to do with our money? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain why having some margin is critical to your financial health. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
Financial literacy is just as important as learning to read and write, because if you don’t know some basic principles about managing money, you’re certain to run into all sorts of trouble. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will share six lessons for financial literacy. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
Often when parents make out a will, they simply divide their assets equally among their children, including property. But maybe that’s asking for trouble. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about the pitfalls that could be involved in leaving your house to your kids. Then he’ll answer your questions on different financial topics.
Beauty matters to artists, but what does it have to do with investing? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk with Jason Myhre about how the creation account suggests that beauty lies at the core of faithful stewardship and how we can “invest in beautiful.” Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.
Are annuities the best product since sliced bread, or a house of mirrors? Or could they be both? They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. So which of those are annuities? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about it with Mike Miller. Then he'll take your calls on a variety of financial topics.
If you’re a contract worker— and more people are these days—you probably have irregular hours and pay. So how do you budget successfully when your income varies? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will share a few tricks to help you create a workable contractor’s budget. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
Sadly, student loan debt has soared to over $1.75 trillion. But the good news is - you don’t have to be part of that statistic. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain how you can avoid falling into the student debt trap. Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics.
