Financial Issues

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss the importance of biblical financial stewardship, emphasizing obedience to God in giving and avoiding self-righteous excuses. They provide updates on recent economic indicators, including inflation reports and employment data, and their potential impact on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed the declining optimism among small businesses, as reported by the National Federation of Independent Businesses. They explored the challenges faced by small businesses, including inflation, high interest rates, and competition for workers. The hosts also addressed a listener question about balancing preferred stocks in a portfolio, advis...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed the economic philosophies of Democrats versus Republicans, reflecting on the current state of the U.S. economy. They advised listeners on how to invest despite economic uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God and not being afraid. Shana suggested that controlling government spending is crucial for improving the nation'...

In today's show, hosts Shanna Burt and Seth Udinski discuss the challenges of early retirement, emphasizing the importance of considering inflation and long-term financial planning. They caution against a worldly perspective on retirement and encourage viewers to see work as worship and service to God. The hosts also provide market updates, discussing recent stock market performance and upcoming e...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss various financial topics including the definition of "new money" in investing, strategies for taking profits and rebalancing portfolios, and concerns about potential future tax policies. They address listener questions about REITs, dividend sustainability, and asset allocation. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed recent economic indicators, including stock market performance, manufacturing data, and employment reports. They highlighted concerns about slowing job growth, manufacturing contraction, and potential economic recession. The hosts emphasized the importance of staying informed about financial issues and encouraged listeners to consider bi...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski addressed various financial questions from listeners. They discussed portfolio allocation, converting traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs, and managing cash positions in investment portfolios. Shana advised against worrying about a small overweight in allocations and encouraged following sell alerts regardless of cash positions. Become a Financial Issue...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed economic opportunities during challenging times, emphasizing that there are always "pockets of opportunity" in various sectors. They advised caution when companies accept government bailouts, as exemplified by Intel's recent job cuts after receiving government grants. Burt expressed skepticism about gold as a long-term investment, recomm...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed financial planning for later years of life, emphasizing the importance of continued equity investing to combat inflation. They advised against hoarding money and encouraged using resources for personal care while also considering charitable remainder trusts and life insurance for legacy planning. They also addressed a caller's questions...

In today's show, hosts Shanna Burt and Seth Udinski discuss biblically responsible investing and portfolio management. They address questions from listeners about building portfolios, choosing asset allocation models, and managing different types of investment accounts. Shanna provides advice on transitioning from accumulation to distribution phases, tax considerations for various account types, a...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss financial advice for retirees in their 60s and 70s. They emphasize the importance of budgeting, strategic Social Security claiming, Medicare enrollment, and managing retirement accounts and taxes efficiently. The hosts stress the need for retirees to remain active and continue bearing fruit in old age, as well as the importance of managing...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski addressed various financial questions from listeners. They discussed topics including averaging down on stocks, concerns about insurance companies supporting controversial organizations, biblically responsible investing, and Roth IRA conversions. Shana provided advice on diversifying investments, considering health sharing ministries as alternativ...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss financial strategies for people aged 45-65, emphasizing the importance of maintaining aggressive investing until close to retirement. They address catching up on retirement savings for those who started late, advising increased investment amounts rather than overly risky strategies. The hosts also tackle questions about Social Security pri...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss investment strategies for younger and older investors, emphasizing the importance of equity investing to combat inflation. They highlight the challenges of inflation and taxes for young people, advising them to live below their means and vote responsibly. The hosts also provide a market update and address a caller's question about tax-effi...

In today's show, host Shana Burt and discusses rising employer healthcare costs with guest Joel Noble from Samaritan Ministries. They explore the reasons behind increasing healthcare expenses and present health sharing ministries as a potential cost-effective alternative. Joel explains how Samaritan Ministries works, offering members more flexibility and lower costs compared to traditional insuran...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski take several calls, discussing various topics including rental properties and cost basis information. They encouraged listeners to sign a petition against a company that's no longer considered biblically responsible. The hosts also recapped the big financial headlines of the week, inclduing the baffling "missing" 818,000 jobs from the most recent...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed investment strategies for the upcoming 2024 election, emphasizing biblically responsible investing. They encouraged listeners to sign a petition against a company that's no longer considered biblically responsible and promoted supporting organizations like Preborn ministries. The hosts also addressed listener questions about managing inv...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed biblically responsible investing, emphasizing the importance of avoiding companies that support agendas contrary to Christian values. They encouraged listeners to sign a petition against a home improvement retailer engaging in cultural issues. The hosts also addressed questions about CD investments, explaining yield types and offering ad...

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Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Timothy Plan. Learn how you can invest in a God-honoring way through biblically responsible ETFs, mutual funds, and retirement plans....

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski provided an update on recent economic news, including inflation data, retail sales, and market performance. They discussed the Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts and how market expectations may lead to disappointment. The hosts advised listeners to be cautious with investments and maintain higher cash positions due to potential market volatilit...

In today's show, hosts Shanna Burt and Seth Udinski discuss strategies for handling stock losses and the concept of a "soft sell" in investing. They analyze recent economic data, particularly the NFIB small business optimism index, highlighting its implications for the economy and small businesses. The hosts emphasize the importance of diversification in portfolios and advise against fixating on i...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss the current earnings season, providing insights on how companies are performing compared to estimates. They analyze the potential economic softening based on various data points and offer advice to partners about checking weekly commentaries. The hosts also address listener questions about portfolio updates, preferred stocks, and managing...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed asset allocation strategies with a caller, emphasizing the flexibility in categorizing preferred stocks as fixed income. They provided economic updates, focusing on recent inflation data (PPI and upcoming CPI) and its potential impact on Federal Reserve decisions. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full acc...

In today's show, host Shana Burt addressed questions from listeners about managing life insurance payouts and investing strategies. She advised on allocating funds between immediate needs, emergency savings, and long-term investments based on individual circumstances. Burt also explained how to track dividend payments in brokerage accounts and clarified the differences between asset allocation mod...