Financial Issues

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore the potential closure of the Department of Education under Trump's administration. They highlight Crossroads Kids Club's campaign and discuss Target's recent policy changes regarding bathrooms and DEI programs. The hosts present a listener's question about managing separate investment portfolios for grandchildren. Become a Financial Issues Partner...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent market movements and discuss Target's decision to end its DEI programs. They highlight the contrasting boycotts against Target from different groups and present opinions on how this might impact the company. The hosts introduce the idea of potentially returning to shop at Target for those who previously boycotted it. Additionally, the show...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent developments in Ukraine and discuss potential economic impacts. They highlight Trump's approach to international relations and touch on market reactions to tariff news. The hosts present information about a campaign to sponsor children through Crossroads Kids Club. Seth and Sam also address listener questions about auditing the national deb...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore estate planning with a focus on kingdom-minded giving. They discuss the importance of having a clear blueprint for one's estate plan before consulting professionals. The hosts also consider whether IRAs with beneficiaries go through probate. Additionally, they highlight the significance of valuing children in alignment with God's perspecti...

In today's show, hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict and its potential impact on global markets. They discuss cryptocurrency trends, particularly Bitcoin's volatility, and introduce the concept of a potential "Doge Dividend." The hosts highlight the importance of reaching children in public schools with the gospel, featuring an interview about...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore credit scoring and its impact on financial health. They discuss recent issues affecting student loan borrowers' credit scores and explain how FICO scores are calculated. The hosts present different perspectives on credit scores, including insights from their founder Dan Celia. They highlight strategies for potentially improving credit scores, such...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent federal job cuts and Trump's economic plans. They discuss a DOJ probe into UnitedHealthcare with Joel Noble from Samaritan Ministries, highlighting healthcare transparency and personal control over medical expenses. The hosts present Trump's "Gold Card" investor visa program and its potential impact. Become a Financial Issues Partner today!...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent developments at JP Morgan and Citigroup regarding their DEI policies. They discuss the increasing number of Americans identifying as LGBTQ and its potential societal impacts. The hosts highlight a concerning statistic about many Americans lacking sufficient emergency savings. Additionally, they present insights on estate planning basics fro...

On today's show, Seth Udinski interviews Twila Brase, who addresses questions about Real ID. Seth also speaks with Craig Haugaard, as they discuss egg prices and the impact of bird flu on the market. Seth introduces this week's mini-series with a clip featuring Shana and financial advisor Jason MacDowell. They explore the importance of estate planning and the options available to estate owners and...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore various financial topics submitted by listeners. They discuss portfolio allocation strategies, particularly regarding fixed income and preferred stocks. The hosts present thoughts on government agency bonds, cryptocurrency, and oil prices. Shana introduces ideas for managing cash positions and overweight allocations in portfolios. In the s...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examined recent Federal Reserve actions, including the pause in rate hikes and potential easing of quantitative tightening. Shana explained how short-term and long-term interest rates are influenced by different factors, including Fed policy and market supply and demand. The hosts looked at upcoming economic data releases and changes to next week's show...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski addressed questions about investing in specific materials and metals-related funds. They talked about portfolio management strategies, including rotating out of weaker positions into newer, higher-conviction holdings. The hosts covered options for young investors starting non-retirement accounts, highlighting diversified ETFs as potential starting point...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski talk about Walmart's decision to scale back their DEI policies and the importance of shareholders voicing their opinions to companies. They explain the concept of charitable contributions from IRAs for those over 70.5 years old. The hosts also cover preferred stocks, describing their advantages and how they function as fixed income instruments for compa...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examine average 401(k) balances across different age groups and emphasize the importance of early and consistent saving for retirement. They explore a listener's question about choosing between a lump sum pension payout or annuity options, weighing factors like inflation and life expectancy. The hosts touch on biblically responsible investing as a way t...

In today's show, Shana Burt and guest Jason MacDowell examine potential changes to federal income tax policies. They explore the idea of eliminating or significantly reducing income taxes for many Americans through increased standard deductions. The hosts look at how such changes could impact household finances and the broader economy. They also touch on related topics like government spending eff...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski recap recent economic developments, including inflation trends, market performance, and upcoming financial data releases. They touch on potential factors affecting inflation, such as immigration policies, government spending, and international conflicts. The hosts examine the current bull market and earnings reports, while emphasizing the importance of...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski addressed listener questions about specific investments like REITs and ETFs. They explored strategies for diversifying retirement accounts and managing cash positions. The hosts examined the potential impacts of government policies on certain investments. They also shared a biblical perspective on the sanctity of human life and encouraged support for Pr...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examine recent economic indicators, including the NFIB Optimism Survey and inflation data. They analyze the potential impact of government job cuts on the workforce and small businesses. The hosts explore the Federal Reserve's challenges in balancing inflation control and unemployment concerns. They also touch on comments from President Trump and Treasu...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski talk about the PreBorn campaign and its impact on saving lives. They touch on recent changes in corporate attitudes towards DEI initiatives. The hosts cover Trump's potential plans for government downsizing and his goal of a balanced budget. They also examine reports of significant fraud and mismanagement in Social Security spending. Become a Financial...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Jason McDowell examine the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team's efforts to reduce federal spending. They look at the team's composition, their focus on cutting expired contracts and programs, and their scrutiny of DEI initiatives across government agencies. The hosts explore recent findings about misappropriated funds and questionable spending practices...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski cover recent developments in the federal workforce, including President Trump's severance package offer and potential government layoffs. They touch on the new Treasury Secretary's push for permanent tax cuts and provide an update on market performance for the week. The hosts also highlight the Preborn Ministries' Heartbeat campaign and its efforts to e...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examined the parable of the minas from Luke 19, emphasizing faithfulness in stewardship. They reported on Google's decision to drop DEI policies and the broader trend of companies moving away from such programs. The hosts talked about the PreBorn ministry's heartbeat campaign and its impact on saving lives. They also explained the differences between ex...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examined recent inflation trends and government spending patterns. They analyzed charts showing inflation expectations and the trajectory of government expenditures. The hosts touched on topics like egg prices, tariffs, and the potential impact of the Doge team's efforts to review government financial data. They also addressed a caller's concern about S...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski addressed listener questions about purchasing Treasury notes and CDs. They explored the concept of biblically responsible investing and funding charitable organizations like Preborn Ministries. The hosts covered topics such as interest payment frequency for CDs, stock categorization, and dollar cost averaging. Shana also touched on using limit orders wh...

In today's show, Shana Burt and guest Jason McDowell examine market drivers, focusing on fear and greed in the short term and company fundamentals in the long term. They analyze recent headlines about inflation risks and market reactions to Federal Reserve policies. The conversation touches on tariffs, government spending, and potential impacts of AI on the economy. Burt and McDowell emphasize the...