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MoneyWise Live on Oneplace.com

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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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Advantages of Online Banks

April 16, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Once upon a time going to the bank was a regular part of life in America, but online banking has made most trips to the local branch unnecessary.On this edition of Moneywise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moorelook at the advantages of using a bank whose only branch is in cyberspace, and help you asses whether you need a brick and mortar bank at all. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach o...

The Best Credit Score Apps

April 15, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 More than a dozen smartphone apps now allow you to check your FICO score on the fly, but which one is best for you? Rob Westand Steve Moore have the reviews, and also share the importance of checking your credit score in this edition of Moneywise. Click hereto 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...

Advice for Prospective College Students

April 14, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Rob West and Steve Moore share advice for prospective college students who are planning ahead as they consider college majors and future careers.Much encouragementfor the exciting road ahead is within this edition of MoneyWise, includingwisdomto help your decision pay off! Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial...

Becoming One Financially

April 13, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Rob West and Steve Moore share advice and experience formarried couples sharingjoint financial accounts. Complete disclosure and working together towards God-given goals as a couple is key encouragement coming your way in this edition of MoneyWise. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kin...

Good Friday Reflections

April 10, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 As we face the economic uncertainties of the novel coronavirus, today we set aside time to recall something of far more importance. Good Friday gives us time to pause and reflect on the greatest sacrifice of all, Christs death on the cross. Rob West and Steve Moore share encouraging words of gratitude to God for His redemption of mankind. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other f...

Money Tips for Students

April 09, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Even during this uncertain time of COVID-19 with online college classrooms, now that your child is in college, they have more freedom to decide how to spend money. But along with that freedom comes the responsibility to spend money wisely. Rob West and Steve Moore share money saving tips for students. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit ou...

A Brief History of Closets (Materialism)

April 08, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Jesus never said that we couldnt have possessions, but He did say that wealth and possessions would make it tougher to remain faithful. Are you being distracted by material things in your life? Rob West and Steve Moore explore the warning signs of materialism. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a C...

A Matter of Trust

April 07, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Whom do you trust? Theres a lot of confusion over the difference between believing something and trusting in it. Rob West and Steve Moore sharesome points to remember about belief and trust. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by y...

Tips for Early Mortgage Payoff

April 06, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Paying off your mortgage early could save you thousands of dollars in interest. But to take that step towards financial freedom, its important to be aware of some pitfalls to avoid. Rob West and Steve Moore offer tips for an early mortgage payoff. Rob West and Steve Moore also share abouta special way you can help others impacted by the novel coronavirus through the local church. Additionally, they answer qu...

A Deeper Fellowship with God

April 03, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 How does money have anything to do with our relationship with God? In several parables, Jesus taught that the way we handle money directly affects our fellowship with God. To put it another way, money can actually be a conduit to strengthen our relationship with God. Rob West and Steve Moore welcome the founder of Compass, Howard Dayton, who helps us interpret Gods Word about money. Rob West and Steve Moore ...

Rules for Insurance

April 02, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 What rules of thumb should you keep in mind when buying insurance? When it comes to insurance, its easy to have too much or too little, so its important to assess what kind of coverage you need before purchasing. Rob West and Steve Moore impart rules to keep in mind when buying insurance. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to ...

4 Fun FICO Facts

April 01, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Most people dont consider FICO Score facts and figures fun, but they are useful! Introduced in the U.S. in 1989, the FICO Score helps lenders make billions of credit decisions every year. Rob West and Steve Moore share what you dont know about your credit score. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a...

4 Steps to Slash Subscriptions

March 31, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 With everything online these days, its easy to sign up for something you need in the moment and realize later how much its costing you. Rob West and Steve Moore share four steps to slash online subscriptions. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is ...

The Skinny on 529 Plans

March 30, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 On this MoneyWise, Steve Moore and Rob West discuss 529 plans. They explain what they are and the different types. Then, they offer Biblical wisdom and advice on how best to use them for college savings. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made ...

Our Financial Journey

March 27, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Did you know youre keeping a day-by-day account of your spiritual condition and faith journey? How we handle money is an indicator of our spiritual growth. While that may be unsettling, our finances also provide a roadmap for progress. Kingdom Advisors' President Rob West has much to say about this. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our ...

Faith or Fear

March 26, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 As a Christian, what motivates you? Is it your faith in God and His promises or in your quiet, private moments, might it be fear? Well, friend, fear not - its OK with God if we discuss these things in front of him. In this episode of MoneyWise Live, host Rob West does just that. Rob West and Steve Moore also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a fin...

Be Anxious For Nothing

March 25, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 We can always trust the Lord to provide even in times of financial difficulty. On this MoneyWise, Steve Moore and Rob West welcome author and teacher, Howard Dayton, to discuss the topic of fear. Together, they offer Biblical advice and wisdom about what God says about coping with money issues. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find ...

Where Is Our Hope?

March 23, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 When things are a bit tough or uncertain, how do you feel? Where do you turn and in whom do you trust? In this episode, Rob West and Steve Moorereflect on how to deal with financial challenges and what our responsibilities might be when were doing okay, but others are struggling. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coa...

Save on Car Insurance

March 20, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 It can be easy to save money on your car insurance every year. There are simple tricks to lower your auto insurance premiums that you may or may not be aware of. Rob West and Steve Moore offer a checklist of things you can do to keep your car insurance premiums in check. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a C...

5 Small Stones to Slay Your Finances

March 19, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Are financial troubles getting you down? Overwhelming money problems can be frightening and discouraging, but youre not alone. Rob West and Steve Moore share easy ways to be successful in managing your money. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possib...

Things You Need to Know About Money

March 18, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Most people have blind spots when it comes to managing their money. The biggest problem with these financial blind spots: what you dont know can hurt you down the road. Rob West and Steve Moore reveal blind spots when managing your money. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your ...

The Cost of Comfort

March 17, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Have you ever added up the cost of your electricity, gas, water, internet, and cable? Most consumers think of utilities as fixed expenses but when you realize what youre really paying for them, you might begin to question how fixed they are. Rob West and Steve Moore reveal the costs associated with your comfort. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit ou...

Avoid Refund Remorse

February 06, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 All across America, people will soon be receiving their refund checks from the IRS. Unfortunately, many people end up spending it because they see it as extra money thats outside of their budget. Rob West and Steve Moore share some great tips on how to put your income tax refund to work. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a finan...

Biblical Perspective on Taxes

February 05, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Its that time of year again . . . tax season! And if youre like most people, the one cash outflow youd like to reduce is income taxes. Rob West and Steve Moore welcome financial expert Ron Blue, who offers a biblical perspective on paying your taxes. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advi...

Student Loan Makeover

February 04, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 The numbers say it all: 45 million Americans owe a combined $1.6 trillion in student loans. Fortunately, theres some good news on the horizon coming out of Washington that could significantly alter the current repayment system for the better. Rob West and Steve Moore take some of the pain out of repaying student loans. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto v...

Ramping Up the 30-Day Rule

February 03, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Do you ever struggle with impulsive buying? Everyone is tempted at one time or another to buy things they dont really need, which is why its important to think differently about money. Rob West and Steve Moore unpack the 30-day spending rule and how it can revolutionize your finances. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financia...

Follow Through on New Year’s Resolutions

January 31, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Making a New Years resolution is easy. Keeping it is not. Every year, people make resolutions that flop. So, what can you do to motivate yourself to keep those promises? Rob West and Steve Moore share tips to help you follow through on your New Years resolutions. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified...

Start Investing Small

January 29, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Have you ever heard the adage spend less, earn more? Theres a misconception that only people with high incomes can achieve financial independence, but its actually possible for anyone no matter your income. Rob West and Steve Moore reveal the true secret to achieving financial independence. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a fi...

2020 Market Predictions

January 28, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Looking back at 2019, investors saw great gains in stocks and portfolios with no end in sight. But as we look ahead this year, its important to keep in mind that past performance is no guarantee of future results. Rob West and Steve Moore welcome investing expert Bob Doll, who shares his top ten market predictions for this year. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Clic...

Playing with FIRE

January 21, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 The FIRE movement is quickly gaining momentum. Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) is a movement dedicated to extreme savings and investments that allows people to retire earlier than traditional budgets. But is it good for you? Rob West and Steve Moore look at the nuances of the FIRE movement. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website ...

Two Types of Risk

January 20, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 All investments involve some degree of risk. Most investors think of risk as the potential to lose money on a particular stock or mutual fund, but theres more to it than that. Rob West and Steve Moore welcome investing expert Mark Biller, who helps us understand two types of investment risk. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a f...

Don’t Be a Lead Foot

January 17, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Do you complain about the high cost of gas or worry about squeezing the most mileage out of each tank of gas? The solution might be right at your footsteps, literally. Rob West and Steve Moore share a minor adjustment to your driving style that can save you big bucks and save lives. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial ...

Gambling with the IRS

January 16, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 While IRS audits are rare, most Americans would like to avoid them altogether. If the IRS decides to audit you, theres not much you can do to avoid it; however, youcanreduce the odds of it ever happening in the first place. Rob West and Steve Moore list six ways to increase your chances of being audited. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our websit...

Rising Auto Debt

January 15, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Auto loans have flourished among Americans over the last two decades. Part of the rise in auto debt comes from consumers shifting preference for larger, more expensive vehicles over compact cars. Rob West and Steve Moore welcome financial teacher Howard Dayton who expounds on a concerning consumer trend. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our websit...

Get the Most from Your 529-A

January 14, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 For many people living with disabilities, the cost of support and care can be a burden. Fortunately, Congress passed the ABLE Act a few years ago, which allows families caring for disabled individuals to establish a tax advantaged 529-A account to help meet the needs of their loved ones. Rob West and Steve Moore help you get the most from your 529-A account. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety o...

Gratitude: A Performance Enhancing Substance

January 13, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Can being thankful be good for your health and life in general? Research shows that grateful people tend to be healthier and happier and exhibit lower levels of stress when it comes to their financial well-being. Rob West and Steve Moore detail the benefits of gratitude. Rob and Steve also answer questions on a variety of other financial issues. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a C...

Tips to Live Within Your Means

January 08, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Folks whove learned to manage money wisely know theres one absolute, non-negotiable requirement for achieving true financial freedom and its nothing more than knowing how to live within your means. Today, Kingdom Advisors President Rob West has advice to help you spend less than you earn and it all starts in your head. Rob offers Biblical wisdom on how to change your thinking and change your behavior in orde...

Gift Card Scams

January 07, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Theres no doubt that gift cards are a great convenience. You can buy them at most stores and they save hours of time youd otherwise spend shopping for a gift. Unfortunately, as Rob West explains, they can be a littletooconvenient for scammers. Rob shares several scams making the rounds these days and how to avoid them. This program also features calls from listeners about a variety of financial issues. Click...

Turbo Charge Your Savings

January 03, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 The statistics speak for themselves with 1 in 5 American having no retirement savings and 1 in 3 having less than 5-thousand dollars saved. Are you in either category looking for ways to save your money and grow your retirement? Rob West and Steve Moore offer practical steps to help you build a long-term savings plan. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in ...

Where is God?

January 02, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Are you struggling to make ends meet each month and wondering why God is slow to meet your needs? The Bible is clear that God promises to meet our needs if we ask Him to but we can easily mistake our desires as needs. Rob West and Steve Moore help us learn to be content with what God provides. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is m...

Are you an Entrepreneur Waiting to Happen?

December 30, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 Are you spending time thinking about starting a business? Rather than passively waiting, why not commit to taking the first step? Rob West and Steve Moore share stories of small businesses that started with an idea and got big as a result. Click hereto 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 ...

Giving Strategy for the New Year

December 27, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 As you rush to get your charitable donations in before the end of the year, dont forget to make your giving plan for 2020. It begins with taking time to evaluate your giving and then creating a strategy to ensure your giving remains impactful in the coming year. Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Michael King who offers a step-by-step guide to creating a giving plan. Click hereto visit our website to find a fi...

The Economics of Bethlehem

December 25, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 What was life really like in first century Israel for Mary and Joseph? Maybe youve read the account of Jesus birth many times but have never considered why they had to go to Bethlehem. Rob West and Steve Moore welcome our resident economist, Jerry Bowyer, who offers a fascinating inside look of ancient Israel. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your are...

Wise Women Managing Money

December 24, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 In todays world, women control $20 trillion or 27 percent of the worlds wealth however, many of those women lack financial confidence. Whether single, married, or widowed, there are things women can do to increase their confidence in managing money biblically. Rob West and Steve Moore welcome attorney and certified financial planner, Valerie Neff Hogan who offers women practical advice on managing their mone...

A Christmas Reminder

December 23, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 How can you balance material goods with the true spirit of Christmas? As Christians, how do we reconcile the tangible effects of capitalism on a season that marks one of the most impactful events of history? Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Compass founder, Howard Dayton, who helps us stay focused on whats really important. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advis...

Top 10 Flexible Jobs

December 19, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1372/29 With the unemployment rate falling to a 50-year low, job seekers own the market. One of the fastest growing perks that potential employees are demanding is the flexibility to work from home. Rob West and Steve Moore zero in on the top ten industry areas with flexible jobs. Click hereto visit our website to find a financial coach or a Certified Kingdom Advisor in your area. MoneyWise is made possible by your ...

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