Financial Issues

Welcome to today's show! Hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski dive into preparing for potential disasters and the upcoming election from a Christian perspective. They highlight the importance of trusting in God over political outcomes or financial strategies. Shana encourages balancing awareness of markets and global events with confidence in God's plan. The hosts also tackle questions on cryptocurre...

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 discussed recent market trends, upcoming economic reports, and the surprising withdrawal of President Biden from the 2024 presidential race. They expressed concerns about the current administration's economic policies and Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, y...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed biblically responsible investing and encouraged listeners to sign petitions supporting companies that have reversed their "woke" agendas. They addressed questions about stock splits in ETFs and mutual funds, rental property management challenges, and the real performance of the stock market considering inflation. Become a Financial Issue...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed recent economic news, including the aftermath of an attempted assassination of Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention and speculation about Joe Biden's potential withdrawal from the presidential race. They covered Federal Reserve updates, including potential rate cuts and the release of the Fed's Beige Book, which shows signs...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss hard assets and their role in investment portfolios. They advise keeping real estate investments separate from liquid assets like stocks and bonds, both in tracking and allocation. The hosts also caution about the challenges of being a landlord and emphasize the long-term nature of real estate investments. Become a Financial Issues Partner...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed various aspects of business ownership, including different types of business structures and the importance of proper planning. Shana shared personal insights from her experience as a business owner, emphasizing the value of learning from both successes and failures. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full a...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed the potential dangers of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, particularly in relation to a recent security incident involving former President Trump. They criticized DEI hiring practices in government agencies like the Secret Service and corporate America, arguing these policies prioritize quotas over qualifications. Become...

In today's show, Seth discussed Saturday's news about an attempted assassination on Trump, sharing a clip of Dan Celia interviewing Franklin Graham on the importance of prayer for Trump and the nation. Hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski talked about charitable giving options, including using IRAs for tax-efficient estate planning. They reviewed earnings reports from major banks and the University o...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss recent financial news, focusing on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony to Congress and the latest inflation data. They analyze the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) reports, as well as the beginning of earnings season for major companies. The hosts also touch on market performance, particularly in the...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed the recent NFIB small business optimism report, which showed low confidence in the current economy. They addressed listener questions about Roth IRA contribution limits, the performance of ETFs versus individual stocks, and the biblical responsibility of Timothy Plan ETFs. The hosts also provided advice on keeping funds liquid in retirem...

In today's show, Shana and Seth discussed the labor market, unemployment trends, interest rates, and the stock market. They advised being wary of the Biden administration's positive spin on the jobs data, noting that unemployment is ticking up and job growth is being fueled by government hiring rather than the private sector. The hosts predict the Fed will cut rates in September to boost markets d...

In today's show, Seth Udinski shared wisdom from the late Dan Celia on getting out of debt and avoiding day trading. Dan advised paying off all debts and not engaging in risky day trading as a way to building financial stability when investing. The clips focused on prudent money management and investing safely, emphasizing the importance of these practices for long-term financial health. Become a...

On today's show, Shana and Seth discuss the economy and markets leading up to the 2024 election. They advise focusing on controllable factors: investing biblically, budgeting wisely, voting with conscience, and continuing regular investments despite potential market corrections. They also address issues with the electric vehicle push and government overspending, and express hope about a recent cou...

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...

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 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...