Financial Issues

The Jones Act is hammering American farmers. Financial Issues Ag Reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to expose the law's damaging impact, unpack its history, and explain why President Trump moved to waive it. Plus, host Mark Minnella and co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case tackle your questions about holding cash in your portfolio and dive into the growing controversy surrounding tech stock AppL...

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Is it possible to enjoy a great vacation on a budget? How can you make the most of your time away without worrying about your finances? On today's show, host Mark Minnella and co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case share practical tips for vacation spending and discuss how to enjoy your time off while remaining financially responsible. In recognition of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, the tea...

It's tax-loss harvesting season! Are you making the most of your opportunities and avoiding costly mistakes? Host Mark Minnella welcomes co-host Sam Case to break down key tax-loss harvesting strategies, what to watch out for, and how to make the most of your portfolio. Plus, it's Focus Friday! Mark tackles a variety of listener questions, from HSAs and managing individual investments to finding t...

Will AI make work meaningless? A growing number of Americans fear it will. On today's show, host Mark Minnella and co-host Sam Case unpack these concerns and explore why, from a Christian perspective, all work has inherent value and purpose. Then Drew Blackston, CEO of Pearl Wealth Group, joins the conversation to discuss how Christians can find purpose beyond the paycheck and live meaningfully in...

Is TeraWulf's story starting to fall apart? On today's episode, host Mark Minnella and co-host Sam Case take a closer look at WULF, a once-promising tech stock that comes with plenty of risk. Plus, the latest CPI numbers reveal how rising energy costs are fueling inflation, and Financial Issues ag reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to reveal what farmers are thinking ahead of the midterm elect...

Are Your Dividend Stocks Still Worth It? Treasury yields are changing the investment landscape, putting pressure on preferred stocks and raising a big question for income-focused investors: Is it time to sell dividend stocks yielding less than 5%? Host Mark Minnella and co-host Sam Case break down what rising yields mean for your portfolio and what investors should be watching. Plus, Matt Armstron...

The media is sounding the alarm over 5% Treasury yields, but what if they're actually an opportunity for wise stewards? In today's episode, host Mark Minnella and co-host Sam Case break down how investors can capitalize on today's Treasury yields, the risks to watch, and why higher yields could change the way we approach equities. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get f...

In this episode of Stewardship Today, we explore why investing is not a one-time decision but an ongoing responsibility of faithful stewardship. Using the biblical picture of tending a garden, the discussion examines how investors can regularly survey their portfolios, add to strong investments, prune positions that have become too large, remove investments that no longer meet their criteria, and...

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President Trump launches an AI superintelligence task force amid growing calls for regulation. Co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case discuss Trump's vision for America to lead the world in AI, despite critics' concerns about the technology. Twila Brase of CCH Freedom also joins the show to discuss the pitfalls of Medicare Advantage as open enrollment gets underway. Become a Financial Issues Partner t...

Climate-focused financial activism continues to create problems in the corporate world. On today's show, Heritage Foundation's Stefan Padfield joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss growing concerns over activism in financial reporting. The team also examines a new report showing that demand for skilled-trade workers is projected to surge over the next 10 years. Become a Financial Iss...

In this episode of Stewardship Today, we explore the different types of investments and the purposes they can serve in a portfolio. The discussion breaks investments into three main categories: growth, income, and safe money, then explains how stocks, bonds, CDs, money markets, mutual funds, ETFs, and preferred stocks fit into those categories. We also examine why the purpose of the money should c...

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Why is Minnesota shutting down farms? Is the state's action legal, and what could it mean for Minnesota farmers, American agriculture, and the future of the farming industry? Financial Issues Ag reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to examine the latest developments, the legal questions surrounding Minnesota farm shutdowns, and the potential economic impact on farmers and the agricultural indust...

On today's show, business is booming in the United States. September's business activity data points to annualized GDP growth of 5%. Co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case discuss these numbers and more. Twila Brase of CCH Freedom joins the show to discuss RFK Jr.'s changes to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and what impact those changes could have on insurance. Later, Dan Steiner of PreBorn!...

Is the United States on the verge of a deal with Iran or is it time for President Trump to resume the attacks? Frank Gaffney, president of the Institute for the American Future, joins the show to break down the latest developments in Iran and what President Trump should do next as the war continues. Then, co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case tackle your questions about SpaceX, Tesla, and much more!...

In this episode of Stewardship Today, we explore a disciplined approach to evaluating individual stocks through the Financial Issues four-gate investment screen. The discussion examines biblical responsibility, business strength, financial strength, and valuation as key considerations before investing. We also look at warning signs that can indicate a company is weakening, including falling revenu...

It's Focus Friday, where your calls and questions take center stage! On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to tackle your questions about Christian financial planning, managing a CMA account, and investing for grandchildren. The team also discusses current economic news, including President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping and mortgage rates reaching...

What are the best strategies for navigating corporate stock buyouts, and how can they create opportunities to make money? Host Mark Minnella explores these questions and more with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case. Later, the team examines the latest developments in the space industry and explores where potential buying opportunities may exist in this highly speculative sector. If you've been ble...

While the mainstream media frets about the dangers of AI, God is using this technology to bring more people to Himself. On today's Winning Wednesday, host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Samuel Case to celebrate the latest developments in AI-powered Bible translation, which could reduce translation time by up to 20 years. Timothy Plan President Brian Mumbert also joins the show to di...

Are Americans getting richer or falling further behind? On today's show, host Mark Minnella is joined by Seth Udinski and Sam Case to dig into the latest Census Bureau data on household income and what it reveals about the financial health of American families. Then, Mark tackles your questions about the new Trump Accounts program and explores options for Christian investors who want to put their...