Faith & Finance Minute

Today Rob West solutes those that give from their lack. They give to the Lord’s work by faith and out of love for God not out of their abundance and trust God to provide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you have piles of paper on your desk at home? Rob West has a way to slay those paper piles by setting up a 3-drawer system based on how long to keep things. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Since it is May 29th or 5/29, Rob West has decided to talk to us about the 529 plan! He shares where it came from, how it works, and how our children and even grand children can benefit by having their education expenses funded tax free. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How much do things really cost? Rob West says the answer could change your outlook about spending. He shares about what is called “opportunity cost” which is what you give up by buying something else. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some people have a knack for making good deals getting the most for their money. Rob West suggests a better deal... giving back to God! He blesses us more than we deserve in return. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Social Security pays more in benefits than it raises in taxes and uses reserves to make payments. A decade from now those reserves will run dry. As a result Rob West urges us to do our own saving for retirement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many people don’t like their jobs because they don’t know Who gave it to them. Rob West reminds us as Christians we should know that God is our Provider. That’s key to changing our whole attitude about the workplace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are two kinds of spenders in this world and Rob West want to tell you about them. The first have learned to manage their spending and the second will have to manage their spending sooner or later. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What’s the best reason to have a good credit score? Rob West has the answer... because it makes sense, dollars and cents. He shares what qualifies as a good score and how to get there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is a silent killer out there looking to shrink your savings. Rob West reveals that silent killer is inflation! Saving for retirement by putting money in the bank isn’t enough. You need something with greater return potential over the long term. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Believe it or not, it is possible to find joy in NOT wanting things! Rob West quotes from minimalist Joshua Becker about the freedom found from “being detached” from material goods. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a teen, there are some good habits to start to help you be a faithful steward of God’s resources. Rob West shares five good money habits to start working on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Useless fees may be wasting more money than you realize. Rob West points out many times we pay these fees and get little in return and shows where to look to cancel them altogether. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lord calls us to give not because He wants something from us but because he wants something FOR us. Rob West shares the God knows generosity makes our lives fuller and freer and brings us joy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re commanded to give, not because God needs the money, but to break the power that money has in our lives. Rob West encourages if we have a problem giving, the solution is... giving! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When we think about financial preparations for retirement, most of us focus on saving and investing. Rob West shares there is another side though, the spending side. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today is Ascension Day, commemorating when our Lord returned to heaven. Rob West points out the ascension makes possible Jesus' intercession on our behalf and that should encourage us in our roles as stewards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It used to be that envy was looked down on but today it’s almost seen as a virtue. Rob West delves into the sin of envy and equates it with jealousy, covetousness and pride. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learning from other people’s mistakes (especially with money) is priceless. Rob West shares five ways other folks have lost money, so you can avoid them! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Money management can get complicated, so Rob West will simplify it for you. There are four main things you can do with money - Live, Give, Owe, and Grow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob West shares a way to put tens of thousands of dollars in your pocket! No, it's not a get rich quick scheme, it’s a get rich slowly scheme by paying off your mortgage early! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For this National Day of Prayer, Rob West shares a prayer from the book of 2nd Samuel focusing on the theme of this year's event - “Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed because it had no redundancy in it's design. Rob West compares that to our finances, if we have no savings redundancy plan an unexpected expense may collapse our budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christians are to be different and apart from the world, and a good way to start is by practicing stewardship. Rob West points out that true stewardship stands out from the attitudes of the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No one wants trouble. But if and when trouble happens like a job loss, Rob West suggests you ask God to use it to bless you in ways that make you a better steward and more mature disciple of Jesus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.