Your Pre-Retirement Checklist
March 19, 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.
Pilots always review a preflight checklist before taking off, because the cockpit is one place you don’t want to encounter surprises. Your retirement is another. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Mark Biller to go over your pre-retirement checklist. Then they answer your calls and questions about investing.
Colossians 3:17 says, “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Notice how that verse doesn’t say, “... in some things?” The fact is, we’re to honor and glorify God in all we do, including our investing. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West is joined by Shaun Morgan with some interesting data on Christian attitudes about faith-based investing.. Then Rob answers listener calls on a variety of financial topics.
First Timothy 6:7 reminds us that “…We brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” That’s why hearses never have trailer hitches. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will consider a biblical perspective on material possessions. Then he answers a variety of your financial questions.
Luke 12:15 says, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” It’s a verse that challenges us to be “rich toward God.” But how do you become rich in that way? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Carolyn Calupca to share about the brand-new study guide from FaithFi based on the Parable of the Rich Fool. Then he answers some questions on various financial topics.
Within the process of estate planning, wills and trusts are important, but they only apply to your money and possessions—not to you. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West gives some reasons why you also need a Health Care Directive as part of your estate plan. Then he takes some calls on various financial topics.
Are you so busy depending on yourself to make ends meet, that you’re not trusting God to meet your needs? If so, you may be realizing when you leave God out of the equation, things just don’t add up. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about trusting God with your money matters. Then he answers some calls and financial questions.
Did you hear about the guy who had major trust issues? Yeah, turns out his parents didn’t leave him one. Kidding aside, not everyone needs to have a trust in their estate plan. But everyone needs at least a will and some folks might need both. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will go over the “whys” and “wherefores," Then Rob will answer a variety of financial questions.
The Bible is clear that we’ll all be judged one day and will have to give an account of how we've managed the resources God has given us. But do we have a blind spot when it comes to faithfully managing money? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about how choosing faith-based financial solutions can help us be good stewards of God’s resources. Then, he takes calls and answers the financial questions on your mind.
Good stewardship requires that we prepare ourselves financially for the time when the Lord calls us home. So, whether you’re a newlywed, single, or celebrating your 50th year of marriage, you need to be ready. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about how to prepare for the inevitable. Then he answers your questions on a variety of financial topics.
Are you living a Christian lifestyle with your finances? It’s not about how much or how little you have. Living a Christian lifestyle means you have the right attitude about money. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Ron Blue to explore what the Bible says about the right financial lifestyle for a Christian. Then Rob tackles your calls and questions.
Folks struggling to care for family members with serious disabilities have a powerful tool to help with expenses. It’s called the ABLE account—an acronym for Achieving a Better Life Experience. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Matt Syverson to share everything you need to know about ABLE accounts. Then Rob answers calls and financial questions.
They say the best defense is a good offense … but is the reverse sometimes true? Sometimes, perhaps, the best offense is a good defense … especially when you’re investing during turbulent times. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Brian Mumbert to tell us what that looks like. Then Rob will answer a financial questions on a variety of topics.
When life is uncertain, and your money matters are all messed up, you can always turn to God’s Word to find hope and peace. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about how to find victory in uncertain circumstances. Then he answers a variety of listener's financial questions.
If you’re starting your own company, you have a few options for setting it up. But each has advantages and disadvantages that can be confusing. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West gives you the pros and cons of each type of business option. Then he answers your questions on different financial topics.
Millennials and Gen-Z-ers looking to buy houses are having a rough time of it, and analysts say baby boomers are to blame. But Boomers aren’t the only reason younger folks are finding it difficult to buy the size home they’d like. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West explains the other factors involved and how to deal with this situation affecting the housing market. Then he tackles your calls and questions.
The conflict in the Middle East has taken a toll not just in Gaza, but also in Lebanon to the north of Israel, where fighting between Israel and the terror group Hezbollah has caused what many are calling a humanitarian crisis. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Tom Atema and Jack Hibbard with Heart for Lebanon to give us an update on the situation there.
We typically think about growing the Kingdom with our tithes and offerings, but if there was a way to impact God’s Kingdom while investing, would you use it? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Brandon Pizzurro to tell us about how we can have Kingdom impact beyond our tithes and offerings. Then Rob answers your calls and financial questions.
The Bible warns about the sin of pride and the boasting that comes with it. And we find a parable in the book of Luke where Jesus warns about the problem of being proud in our possessions. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will look at the consequences of pride in the life of the Rich Fool. Then he’ll take your calls and various financial questions.
Have we seen the worst of mortgage rate hikes? Are rates leveling off? What does that mean for the market as we head into the spring season? Those are all questions we’d like answered, especially if we’re in the market to buy a house. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Dale Vermillion to help us find out what’s up with mortgage rates. Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics.
The philosopher of baseball Yogi Berra once said, ““If you don't know where you’re going, you'll end up someplace else.”
On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcomes Chad Clark to explain how to plan where you’re going, and financially, that plan is called a budget. But there may be some dangers associated with budgeting. Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions.
