Faith & Finance

A boomerang is supposed to return when it leaves your hand. But a boomerang kid , well, that’s something else entirely. Do you have a boomerang kid? That’s a term for an adult child that’s returned home, like a boomerang, and now lives with you again. If so, you’re not alone. We’ll talk about what you can do about it. You're not alone if you have a boomerang kid living in your basement. The latest...

“Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” - Proverbs 13:11 Patience is definitely a virtue, especially when it comes to investing. But too often, we allow our emotions to rule over us. Dr. Art Rainer joins us today to discuss four ways emotions ruin smart investing. Dr. Art Rainer is the founder of the Institute for Christian Financial Health and...

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? - 2 Corinthians 6:14 That warning from the Apostle Paul is usually interpreted to mean that you shouldn’t marry outside the faith. But does it apply to other relationships just as much? Ron Blue joins us today with his practical and spiritual insights ab...

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” - Psalm 139:14 God made each of us in His image, yet unique in our own way. We have different abilities to serve the Kingdom and different needs. For example, our healthcare needs differ. We’ll talk with Lauren Gajdek today about a great way to help you pay your individual healthcare cost...

The late Tim Keller once said, “Just because you can’t see or imagine a good reason why God would allow something bad to happen…doesn’t mean there can’t be one.” When something bad happens to your finances, it’s tempting to wonder if God really knows what he’s doing. Well, He does! Today, we’ll find God’s comfort in the midst of financial trials. 1 Peter 5:7 reminds us of God’s love for us in the...

Home mortgage rates haven’t gone through the roof in recent weeks…that’s the good news. The bad news is that they’re already pretty high. Coupled with high home values, it’s an uphill climb for first-time home buyers. Will it get easier anytime soon? Dale Vermillion joins us today to talk about it. Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze: The Simple Truth About Financing Your...

The Human Genome Project discovered amazing things about man’s makeup. What it didn’t find…was a saving gene. In my book, that means saving doesn’t come naturally—it’s a habit we have to learn…and God’s Word tells us why it’s so important. The Reality of Financial Insecurity You might be surprised to learn that surveys show less than half of Americans can handle an unexpected expense of $1,000. Ma...

We are so materially blessed that we take many things for granted. Can you imagine not having a simple pair of shoes to go about your day? It’s tragic. Millions of children around the world, many of them orphans, suffer the huge disadvantage of not having shoes. Shawn Spurrier joins us today to talk about a way you can help. Shawn Spurrier is the Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls at Buckn...

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.” - Proverbs 13:22 We’re all familiar with that verse, but do we fully understand its meaning? Is it only about money? I’ll talk about that with Harlan Accola today. Harlan Accola is the National Reverse Mortgage Director at Movement Mortgage , an underwriter of Faith and Finance . He...

If you have school-age children, you know that we’ve entered one of the year's busiest shopping seasons. It’s true—families are gearing up to send kids back to school, which means a lot of spending. So, how can you make the most of yours without going into debt? As summer winds down, retailers gear up for their own version of Christmas: back-to-school shopping season. A recent survey by NerdWallet...

The human instinct is to hoard things in times of economic stress. Let’s look at what the Bible has to say about that. Hoarding is the over-the-top collection of stuff you can’t rationally use in a reasonable time. Today, we’ll talk about the root causes of this temptation and how to avoid it. Triggers of Hoarding People hoard at different levels, sometimes even to the point of mental illness, tho...

Margin is one of those important things in life that we often take for granted … and that can lead to trouble. Margin basically means “something extra.” A little extra time or even distance from the car in front of you. It’s critical, especially with your finances. I’ll talk about financial margin today. Applying Margin to Personal Finances When you think of "margin," you might associate it with t...

Is Jesus Lord of all your affairs, or is there still one part of your life where you insist on being “in charge?” That one area, all too often, is money. We all have to make a decision. Will we live in God’s economy or man’s? Sharon Epps is here today to help us understand the difference. Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors , FaithFi ’s parent organization. Kingdom Advisors serves the...

It’s human nature to be concerned about having enough, but would you know it when you get there? It’s a question we don’t ask ourselves enough…how much is enough? We have a great story in the Bible that gives us a clue, and Dr. Kelly Rush joins us today to talk about it. Dr. Kelly Rush is a Professor of Finance, Department Chair, and Financial Planning Program Coordinator at Mount Vernon Nazarene...

Stock markets have seen record highs in the past couple of months. Is it a good time to take profits? Well, it certainly can be a good time to take profits if you’ve seen your investments go through the roof recently. And today, I want to tell you about a way to realize those gains for God’s Kingdom . Why Donate Appreciated Stocks? With recent historic highs in the markets, now is an excellent tim...

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.” - Proverbs 13:22 That verse seems pretty straightforward … but it leaves several questions unanswered. What should we leave to our kids… how much … , and when? Ron Blue joins us today with the answers. Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on bi...

The Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote, “Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom.” As Baby Boomers age, it’s estimated they’ll leave a tidal wave of wealth to their heirs, perhaps as much as $68 trillion by 2030 . But is the next generation ready for that wealth? The Biblical Perspective on Inheritance  Anne Bradstreet’s wisdom likely stemmed from Ecclesiast...

“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” - Ephesians 5:17 That verse is a good reminder that to follow God's will, we must first know it for all areas of our lives—including finances. Brian Holtz joins us today with a question: Does your budget reflect God’s priorities or yours? Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of...

Everyone knows what inflation means, right? You’d be surprised by how fuzzy some people think about inflation. Is inflation a rise in prices, or simply high prices? Or does it mean something else entirely? The results of a recent poll may surprise you, but we’ve got Mark Biller with us today to explain it. Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing , an un...

Well, it’s hard to believe, but soon, the kids will be heading back to school.  Are you ready to start the new school year on the right foot? Could you use a few tips? Well, you’re in for a treat. Crystal Paine joins us today with some great advice to make your back-to-school experience easier. Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com and the author of The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle...

Paying off debt is always a good thing…but paying it off before retirement is one of the best financial moves you’ll ever make. It’s a disturbing trend: more people than ever are retiring with debt. That reduces their lifestyle choices and increases the likelihood they’ll have to return to work at some point. Today, we’ll talk about carrying debt into retirement and how you can avoid it. Preparing...

Is it the best of times or the worst of times? Well, it all depends on if you’re trying to buy or sell a house. It really is a matter of perspective. Home values remain sky-high and are likely to continue rising in the foreseeable future. How you view that depends on which side of the transaction you’re on. Navigating the Current Housing Market: Tips for First-Time Home Buyers It may be the worst...

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep.” - Genesis 1:1-2 I’m sure you’re more than familiar with those first lines of the Bible…but are you aware of the economic implications of the creation story? Jerry Bowyer fills us in today. Jerry Bowyer is the President of Bowyer Research and our Resident Econo...

You have to be at least 62 to collect Social Security…maybe because it takes that long to understand the program. Do you have questions about Social Security? Of course you do. Who doesn’t? Well, you don’t want to miss today’s program. Eddie Holland is back to answer more of your questions about Social Security. Eddie Holland is a Senior Private Wealth Advisor and partner of Blue Trust in Greenvil...

If you’re tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck…you can make a decision today that will change your life. All you have to do is practice God’s financial principles and then wait to see what happens. You’ll be amazed at the results. Admitting the Problem Like most things, the first step in making financial changes is admitting that you have a problem and then identifying what you’re doing wrong. So,...