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646 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -MoneyWise is a daily radio ministry of MoneyWise Media. Hosted by Rob West, the program offers a practical, biblical and good-natured approach to managing your time, talents and resources.
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Debt Free in 2023?
December 30, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesIt’s almost time to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 but are you prepared to make the New Year a better one for yourself financially? Rob West will ask you to consider becoming debt free in 2023, as part of your New Year’s resolution plan. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www....
Unknown 401k Rule?
December 29, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesTo win any game, you first must know the rules. That’s true for everything from Monopoly to your 401k. And managing your 401k is certainly no game. It’s serious business. Rob West will explain a little-known rule related to your 401k that could be a real blessing in a financial crisis. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this...
Questions for Blended Families
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesAre you a parent in a blended family? Or planning to be one? If so, you need to get answers to a lot of financial questions. Rob West will talk with Ron Deal and Greg Pettys about some steps you can take toward overcoming the financial challenges that blended families often face. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this minis...
Title Fraud Insurance
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesYou’ve heard the commercials for insurance that locks your title and protects your house. But is it really necessary and worth the expense? Rob West will talk about home title fraud and the insurance products that claim to provide protection from it. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https:...
The Reason for Giving
December 26, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesAt the end of the year, many people do extra giving sometimes trying to take advantage of tax deductions, and sometimes just because they’re trying to catch up with giving they intended to do earlier. Rob West will explain that whatever the motivation may be, giving should have a deeper meaning for the Christian. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, cli...
Christmas Story Economics
December 23, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesYou’re no doubt familiar with the passage in Luke 2, where the angels spoke to the shepherds in Bethlehem. But there’s a backstory to that scene that you may find interesting, and it has to do with economics. Rob West will talk with Jerry Bowyer about the economics of the Christmas story. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support t...
Envy: A Sin by Any Name
December 22, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesIf you need evidence that there’s something wrong with our culture, look no further than how it treats envy. Rob West will talk about how our society encourages envy and almost considers it a virtuebut it’s still a sin in God’s eyes. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.co...
Last Minute Christmas Shopping
December 21, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesWith just 4 shopping days left, time is running short. But if you’re just getting started with gift buying, you still have time to do it right. Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to give us some advice about last minute Christmas shopping. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onep...
10 Important Financial Moves for 2023
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesWith the new year ahead, it’s a great time to refocus on the important things that we sometimes neglectlike taking a proactive role in managing our finances. Rob West will talk with Mark Biller about 10 important financial moves you can make in 2023. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https:...
Family Generosity
December 19, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesFamily memories take on special meaning at this time of year when we gather for the holidays. And one of the best memories you can make with your family involves giving. Rob West will talk with Becky Cullum about family generosity. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/...
For-Profit Investing to End Slavery
December 16, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesFaith-based investing continues to grow as a movement. So, what are the best options that will make a difference? Rob West will talk with Rachel McDonough about investing to end things like modern-day slavery. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29
Getting Rid of a Credit Card
December 15, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesIt’s easy to get rid of a credit card. Just cancel it. But is that the best way? And what if there’s a balance? Rob West will explain that the easiest way to get rid of a credit card may not be the best way to handle an account when you’re done using it. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: ht...
Financial Services for Christians
December 14, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesToday Christians are expressing a variety of considerations and needs as it relates to their financial decisions, and there are a growing number of options for them to consider. Rob West will talk with David Spika of Guidestone, about the financial services they provide. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry finan...
An I-Bond Primer
December 13, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesThere’s no question that I-Bonds became hugely popular in 2022. But are they still a smart choice for the average investor? Rob West will give us an I-Bond primer and share the reasons why we should still consider them as an investment option. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.o...
The Medigap Option
November 02, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesYou’ve just turned 65 or you're about to and that means you now have to make some important decisions about your ongoing health care. Rob West will explain some options related to Medicare that will provide you with some additional coverage to help meet your health care needs. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry...
God Empowers You to Overcome Worry
November 01, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesWe should be concerned about high inflation, rising interest rates, and the Wall Street rollercoaster. But when concern turns to worry, then it becomes a problem. Rob West will talk with Jim Newheiser about how God empowers us to overcome worry. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www...
The Great Millennial Sell Off
October 31, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesThere’s no doubt that Wall Street is a scary place these days. So that’s even more of a reason to have a solid investing plan in place and stick to it. Rob West will explain how one group of investors is letting their emotions triumph over long-term planning. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visi...
Be Diligent with Your IRA
October 28, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesThroughout scripture we read about the importance of diligence and find instructions for us to be good stewards of the things God has placed in our care. Rob West will give us some ways that we can be diligent with the money we’ve been blessed withspecifically what we’ve invested in our IRAs. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To suppo...
The Labor Market
October 27, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesWe’re seeing high inflation, rising interest rates and slow economic growth, but also a strong labor market, which is a little surprising. Rob West will welcome economist Jerry Bowyer to explain why the employment sector doesn’t seem to be in line with the rest of the economy. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry...
Faith Based Investing in Retirement Plans
October 26, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesDo you know if the companies in your investment portfolio are doing good? Or do they conduct business in a way that goes against the principles we find in God’s Word? Rob West will talk with Cassie Laymon about a way to ensure your investments honor the Lord. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visi...
Always Open Season at CHM
October 25, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesIt’s almost November, and this time of year millions of Americans are going huntingnot for wild gamebut for healthcare plans. Rob West will welcome Lauren Gajdek of Christian Healthcare Ministries to share about a great alternative way to meet your healthcare costs. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financiall...
Putting Your Money to Work
October 24, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesMost of us make money by working a job. But there is another way to make money and that’s by putting money itself to work. Rob West will explain that getting your money to earn more money is crucial if you’re going to build a nest egg for the future. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https...
Talking Term Life Insurance
October 21, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesIf you have a family, life insurance is essential, and term insurance is the best kind. But what’s the best way to buy it? Rob West will talk about the various ways to purchase term life insurance and how much is a good amount to get. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.c...
Biggest Financial Mistakes
October 20, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesSome people learn from the mistakes of others. The trick is learning to not be one of the others who are making the mistakes. Rob West will share some of the biggest financial mistakes, so you can learn from them. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29
Solving a Marriage Crisis
October 19, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesThe book of Proverbs reminds us to keep a cool head when we experience conflict or crisis in a relationship. And that may be even more applicable when the crisis involves the marriage relationship. Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton about solving and surviving a marriage crisis. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this min...
Inside-Out Investing
October 18, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesMany of the decisions we make affect us far into the future, and that is especially true for our investing decisions. Rob West will talk with investing expert Mark Biller about a kind of decision-making that yields the best consequences. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplac...
Preparing for the Worst
October 17, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesAre you prepared for a worst-case scenario with the assets you’ve worked hard to build up? Rob West will talk about an inexpensive way to protect your assets from unexpected and potentially devastating mishaps. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29
Budgeting Basics
October 14, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesHave you ever thought something was difficult, so you didn’t even try to do it? Unfortunately, a lot of folks think that about creating a spending plan. But the good news is you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to draft a budget. Rob West will share some budgeting basics to help get you started. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To...
Retirement Facts
October 12, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesYou work hard all your life, so you don’t want your retirement day to roll around and find out you’re not prepared. But as you prepare, what facts will help you put solid plans in place? Rob West will share some facts that will help you as you make your retirement plans. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial supp...
529 vs. Coverdell
October 11, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesIt’s great to have options but it can lead to some confusion when you’re trying to decide how best to save for your kids’ college education. Rob West will explain that 529 savings plans aren’t your only option for college savings, and he’ll share about an alternative that you may not have heard of before. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here n...
Who Pays Your Debts When You Die?
October 10, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesOne of the facts of life is that each of us will die someday and everything we have will be left behind, including our debts. So, who will have to pay those debts? Rob West will talk about debt after life and how it can affect your loved ones and beneficiaries. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, ...
Hedging Against Tax Hikes
October 07, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesHistory has shown us that given the opportunity, the government will almost always raise taxes. And as the national debt continues to rise, there’s ever more reason for lawmakers to want more of your money. Rob West will explain what you can do to hedge your retirement savings against future tax hikes. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now....
The Art of the Credit Card Deal
October 06, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesIf you glance over a few credit card agreements, you’ll quickly see that the issuers write them to pretty much have things their way. But that’s not always true. Some things are negotiable. Rob West will share some ways you can deal and negotiate with your credit card companies. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this minist...
Teaching Kids that God Owns It All
October 05, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesThe book of Proverbs tells us that the beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord. But the beginning of wisdom about money is knowing that God owns everything. Rob West will talk with financial teacher Ron Blue about how you can teach that important concept to your children. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry fina...
Big Money Wasters
October 04, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesEveryone wastes a little money here and there, because it’s pretty hard not to. But the trick is to not waste a lot of money, since that can have a negative effect on your finances. Rob West will talk about some big money wasters that we would all be wise to avoid. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financiall...
Whys and Wherefores of Custodial Accounts
October 03, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesWe've been getting a lot of calls lately asking about the ways that parents and grandparents can provide for their kids and grandkids in the future. And we know of a great tool that can help you do just that. Rob West will talk about the whys and wherefores of custodial accounts. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this minis...
Put Your Money to Work
September 30, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesYou’ve always worked hard for your money. So, isn’t it about time your money worked hard for you? Rob West will explain how the way you manage your money can either work for youand bring you prosperityor against youand drag you down into financial bondage. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: ...
Secrets for Financial Security
September 29, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesFinancial stability and well-being may seem elusive lately, with all the economic turmoil going on around us. But there are some strategies you can use get yourself on track financially. Rob West will share some secrets for financial security we all need to know and practice. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry ...
God as Investor
September 28, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesWe’re used to thinking about God as Creator, Savior, King, Shepherd, and Judge. But have you ever thought about God as an Investor? Rob West will talk with investing professional Jason Myhre about God’s investment in creation and redemption. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.one...
Revisiting the Tithe & Offering
September 27, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesThe New Testament contains several passages that clearly show the radical generosity of the 1st century church. So, how does their example compare with church giving today? Rob West will revisit the concept of tithes and offerings and how it applies to believers today. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financi...
Do You Trust God?
September 26, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutesJesus challenges us to have faith and that’s not an abstract faith, but a deep and abiding trust in Him. And, when it comes to trusting the Lord, money plays a significant role. Rob West will encourage us to lean into God’s trustworthiness as we manage our finances. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financial...
Renovation Reservations
September 23, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesIf you’re considering a home renovation project, you’ll be happy to hear that prices have gone down a bit for one major building material. But the cost continues to rise for many others. Rob West will talk about those costs and some renovation projects you might want to think twice about. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support ...
Finding Peace in Uncertainty
September 22, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesFinding peace in uncertain times is a true blessing. But we all know that it’s easier said than done. Rob West will share several positive and practical steps you can take to find peace and increase your faith in God’s promise to provide. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onepl...
Protect Kids, Parents Online
August 12, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesWe’ve reported many times before about how identity thieves target seniors. Now it seems they’re going after kids, too. Rob West will share how you can protect both your kids and elderly parents from identity theft. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29
Student Loan Forgiveness Update
August 11, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesIf you worry that you’ll never be able to pay off your federal student loans, then it looks like the light at the end of the tunnel may be getting a little brighter for you. Rob West will give an update on student loan forgiveness. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/...
What You Don’t Know About Credit Cards
August 10, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesFor most people credit cards are a part of everyday life. And we think we know everything about them, but often, that's not true. Rob West will talk about some things you may not know about your credit cards. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29
Learning from Financial Missteps
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesEveryone makes mistakes with finances. The only difference is that some people learn from them, and others don’t. Rob West will talk about how you can learn from financial missteps and make wiser decisions about your money going forward. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplac...
Do You Need Long Term Care Insurance?
August 08, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesThe government says that more than 2 out of 3 Americans will need long term care at some point. Will you be one of them? Rob West will help you determine if you need to purchase long term care insurance. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29
Challenging Your Property Assessment
August 05, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesHomeowners love the fact that property values have gone through the roof this past year. But unfortunately, there’s been a downside to this trendrising property taxes. Rob West will talk about how the new tax assessment for your property may not be correct and he’ll explain how you can challenge the new amount if necessary. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. ...
Secret Slide Money Club
August 04, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutesAre you looking for a way to help your kids learn about good stewardship? Some fun books they can read might be just the thing you’re looking for. Rob West will talk with Art Rainer about a unique series of books he’s written to teach kids about money. Click here to visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your prayers and financial support. To give, click here now. To support this ministry financially, visit: htt...