Financial Issues

In today's show, Shana and Seth discuss investing strategies like avoiding emotional decisions, using a systematic approach, focusing on the long term instead of trying to time the market perfectly. They explain key economic indicators like inflation, labor data, and GDP growth, and advise listeners to let the experts interpret the numbers rather than following the news cycle closely themselves. B...

In today's show, Shana and Seth discussed biblically responsible investing, managing 401k accounts, thanking companies like Tractor Supply for not going woke, and portfolio strategies for those nearing retirement. They provided advice on contributing to 401ks while utilizing IRAs for biblically responsible investing, calling companies to thank them for standing up to woke ideology. Become a Financ...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed asset allocation, with Shana advising on appropriate cash allocation percentages based on investment timeline. They also covered using IRA withdrawals for charitable donations after age 70 and a half to avoid taxes, and Seth warned that taxes will likely be higher in the future so taxpayers should minimize them now through strategies lik...

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In today's Financial Issues show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss biblically responsible investing, specifically sharing the good news that Tractor Supply has decided to stop supporting LGBTQ initiatives and focus solely on serving their customers. The hosts also briefly touch on the economy versus the markets, and taxes. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss recent economic data including lower than expected pending home sales and higher unemployment, as well as upcoming inflation and labor market reports. They advise partners to use the portfolio tracker to gradually transition between asset allocation models to address overweights and underweights. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132...

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 Pre-Born. Learn how you can save the lives of babies, and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, by visiting  Preborn.com/shana for mo...

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 Pre-Born. Learn how you can save the lives of babies, and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, by visiting  Preborn.com/shana for mo...

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 pla...

In today's show, Shana and Seth discuss the dangers of market timing, providing an example of the worst-case scenario. In the midst of this warning, they answer listener questions about asset allocation strategies using ETFs. They also briefly address how CD interest rates work and offer advice on asset allocation for a listener's grandchildren. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed recent economic data including slowing retail sales growth, decreasing housing starts, and increasing jobless claims, indicating a weakening economy. They also previewed upcoming reports on GDP, inflation, personal spending and income. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset alloc...

In today's show, Shana and Seth discussed the importance of being a long-term investor, recommended staying invested for young people contributing monthly to retirement accounts, advised older investors to be cautious about large lump sums in the current market, and answered partner questions about tracking CD ladders, the financial health of utility stocks, biblically responsible CDs, and discrep...

In today's video, the hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss when is the right time to start investing money, strategies for deploying large sums of money into the market, how government policies and economic factors like inflation impact investing, and they answer listener questions about fixed income investments. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss the differences between biblically responsible investing and other investment models like ESG. They explain why corporations have moved away from Christian values, and warn investors to be wary of businesses that appear Christian but don't adhere to biblical principles. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full...

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 pla...

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 Pre-Born. Learn how you can save the lives of babies, and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, by visiting  Preborn.com/shana for mo...

In today's Financial Issues, Shana and Seth discussed the importance of biblically responsible investing (BRI) and its distinction from other strategies like ESG and faith-based investing. They explained that BRI involves a rigorous screening process to exclude companies that don't align with biblical values. The hosts emphasized the significance of being good stewards of money, prioritizing obedi...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed the difference between stewardship and patronage. They explained that stewardship refers to how you invest your money, while patronage refers to where you spend your money. The hosts emphasized that Christians have a responsibility to be good stewards of their investments by avoiding companies that promote ungodly agendas. However, patro...

In today's Financial Issues show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed the importance of stewardship and managing God's resources wisely, including our money and investments. They emphasized that everything belongs to God, so Christians should use their finances responsibly to provide for needs, care for others, and avoid greed.  Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you...

In today's show, host Seth Udinski covered the topic of biblically responsible investing, showcasing clips of Financial Issues founder, the late Dan Celia, and current host Shana Burt. They discussed the importance of aligning investments with biblical principles, even if it means diverging from mainstream financial advice. Dan and Shana also explained their investment strategy, which focuses on t...

On today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed the trend of some churches abandoning biblical principles to embrace LGBTQ ideology. They criticized the Episcopal Church for adopting a rainbow logo and the United Methodist Church for allowing gay clergy. They lamented the moral decline in society and churches, urging faithfulness to scriptural truth. Become a Financial Issues Partner...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Shana Burt celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day. They then discussed Target stepping back from Pride month celebrations while Walmart is embracing them. The hosts also provided biblical investing advice, warning against companies promoting LGBTQ lifestyles. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset...

In today's show, hosts Seth Udinski and Shana Burt discussed how various companies like Wells Fargo, Chipotle, and Kay Jewelers are celebrating LGBTQ Pride month through donations, merchandise, and other initiatives. They encouraged listeners not to support companies advancing this agenda and to instead honor God with biblically responsible investing. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski express opposition to LGBTQ pride, criticizing companies like Macy's for their support for non profits like The Trevor Project. They express concern over increasing LGBTQ acceptance, particularly among youth, labeling it as risky indoctrination. Using a biblical perspective, they offer advice on avoiding investments supporting the LGBTQ movement....

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Shana Burt criticize the promotion of LGBTQ identities during Pride Month, arguing it goes against biblical values. They claim corporations like Disney misuse shareholder money to fund Pride events and LGBTQ content. The hosts encourage responsible investing by avoiding companies that support LGBTQ agendas. They believe corporations should focus on business excell...