Financial Pathway

Dustin Alley is a former Marine and the pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Bristol, CT. He recently founded the Men After God community which is designed to help men ages 27-45 with a family achieve Godly success with a thriving faith and family. We talk about what led him to start this movement, why young men are particularly susceptible to unhealthy obsession with personal success, and how true...

A quick roundup on some of the most interesting articles this month... - In which states do residents pay the most sales taxes per person? - Amazon may look to boost its Prime offering by adding low cost wireless service - Tiny home living is looking more appealing (and affordable) - The evolution of famous brands' websites Sign up for Money Minute email here: https://mailchi.mp/nateskelly/p5c...

A quick roundup on some of the most interesting articles this month... - Do you have what it takes to cut the deficit and lower the national debt? It's a lot harder than it looks - Three reasons why the US dollar won't be replaced as world reserve currency any time soon - Ranking the 100 most visible brands by their reputation score Sign up for Money Minute email here: https://mailchi.mp/n...

We made it to episode 100!!! Thank you everyone who has listened and supported the podcast along the way. Today I'm going to share: - a quick review of how we got here - one of my favorite stories/lessons I've learned in the last 3 years - where the podcast is headed from here Email: info@nateskelly.com

The US faces a looming debt crisis that threatens to shut down the government and even possibly send us into default. Here's what you need to know about the current debt crisis and how it may affect you. Visual mentioned in the episode: https://theirrelevantinvestor.com/2020/06/10/there-are-always-reasons-to-sell/ Email: info@nateskelly.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/financialpathwayll...

Whenever I get to have an initial conversation about money, I always like to ask the same question. In fact, I think it's the most important financial question you will ever answer. And the reason it's so important is because I can't begin to give any advice or draw a "financial map" until we get really clear about where it is you want to go.

A quick roundup on some of the most interesting articles this month... - New mortgage fees for high credit borrowers and lower fees for low credit borrowers - How long does it actually take your money to double? - America's most (and least) expensive cities based on purchasing power Sign up for Money Minute email here: https://mailchi.mp/nateskelly/p5c6us72e5

It seems I'm hearing about the CFP® designation more than ever these days - from commercials to conversations to even Jeopardy! But what does being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ even mean, and does it matter whether an advisor is one or not?

Joshua Hershberger is an attorney, minister, and speaker. He founded the Good Citizen Project to equip Christian leaders to be Gospel-centered citizens. In this episode, Josh and I talk about religious freedom, politics, court cases, and citizenship from a Christian worldview. Be sure to connect with Josh on his website https://www.goodcitizen.us/ and receive helpful resources for your church.

We're way overdue for another "ask me anything" episode. Thanks everyone who sent in questions! How do I choose the best side hustle? (2:00) What's the best and worst of Dave Ramsey's advice? (11:24) Tithing vs grace giving (16:01) Borrowing from your life insurance policy (19:50) Best apps for managing your money (23:01) Where should I put my savings? (25:24) Should I invest...

Silicon Valley Bank is the 2nd largest bank collapse in US history. Its failure has sent shock waves through the American banking system. Is this a sign of things to come or merely an isolated incident? In today's episode, we'll explain how one of the country's largest banks ended up insolvent and what lessons their story has to teach us.

A quick roundup on some of the most interesting articles this month... - Republicans propose a 30% national sales tax that would replace the current income tax system - New survey shows credit card dependency at an all-time high in the US - What were the most searched for investment topics of 2022?  - How much money do you have to make to be in the top 1% in your state? Sign up for Money Minu...

Paradox: a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. The Bible contains many truths that at first glance may seem to be at odds with each other: humility is the way to exaltation, lose your life in order to find it,  when we are weak then we are strong, etc. That brings us to the paradox of the day...

A quick roundup on some of the most interesting articles this month... - A new survey shows which professions are considered the most honest and ethical by the public - Ten cutting-edge technologies that could change our lives the most in 2023 - An explanation of why super-rich people are almost a mathematical certainty in every society Sign up for Money Minute email here: https://mailchi.mp/nates...

A brand new bill was just signed into law at the end of 2022. This new piece of bipartisan legislation known as SECURE 2.0 builds on previous changes made to retirement rules in the US.  Here's what you need to know about the changes that are coming this year and in the next few years to come...

We're coming off one of the worst years ever in the investment markets. 2022 was the 7th worst year for the S&P 500 and the worst year ever for 10 year treasury bonds. The question of the hour is: are we in for more of the same this year or should we expect a turnaround? Today, we're going to look at what the top investment firms are predicting in 2023, and ask how much confidence (if any) we...

A quick roundup on some of the most interesting articles this month... - A closer look at the unique business model of Chick Fil A - Exploring 100 years of the most popular Christmas toys - A simple calculator shows you how your wealth compares to the rest of the world Sign up for Money Minute email here: https://mailchi.mp/nateskelly/p5c6us72e5

The biggest tax benefit available to pastors is the ability to claim part of their pay as housing allowance. But did you know that pastors may also be able to claim housing allowance on withdrawals from their retirement account too?! In today's episode we'll talk about how using a church-sponsored 403b plan allows pastors to save thousands of dollars in taxes and maximize every dollar they save fo...

Here are 10 practical ways you can set yourself up for financial success in 2023. Remember that the end of the year often brings financial opportunities if you'll take the time to plan ahead.  Email: info@nateskelly.com  Website: nateskelly.com  Facebook: facebook.com/financialpathwayllc

A quick roundup on some of the most interesting articles this month... - FTX crypto exchange collapses amid allegations of fraud and mishandling of client funds - Frontier Airlines looks to shake up the airline industry with a unique yearly pass offer - Jeff Bezos has pledged to give away the bulk of his fortune within his lifetime - Google pays hundreds of millions for its lack of transparency in...

Co-vocational ministry is on the rise. A growing number of pastors, either by choice or out of necessity, earn part of their income in secular employment.     Our guest, Ryan Flanders, talks about his journey as a pastor and entrepreneur, why he intentionally chose co-vocational ministry, and the benefits of a co-vocational approach.    Ryan is the founder of "Develop My M...

History tells us that the most consequential issues for voters usually are the ones that affect their wallet (jobs, economy, inflation, etc). The 2022 Midterm Elections look like they will follow the same pattern.  But how much immediate affect do these elections have on our economy and the stock market? What should we expect to see in the days after the election?

A quick roundup on some of the most interesting articles this month... - Five things every church should be aware of when it comes to their pastor's salary - FAANG stocks have fallen back to earth after strong 2020 and 2021 - Will the four-day workweek eventually replace the five-day workweek? - New bill aims to fix some glaring issues with Social Security Sign up for Money Minute email here: http...

We are in a new era of financial advice. And I for one am very excited about it! The tools and technology available to us today allows advisors to give better advice, to reach more people, and to answer more money questions than ever before! In this episode, I walk through the history of the financial services industry and how each new era brought changes to the ways people received financial advi...

Drayton Smith is the Director of Ministry Village in Pensacola, FL. Ministry Village is an extension of Olive Baptist Church and ministers to Escambia County residents affected by hunger, addiction, homelessness, and more.  Drayton and I talked about his role and the 5 unique ministries he oversees through Ministry Village. He shared some of the biggest blessings and challenges of running a n...