Moody Radio Interview – Getting and Staying Out of Debt

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As we’re working to pay off our debt or even once we’re finally debt free, we need to have a plan in place to make sure we stay out of debt in the future.  The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM).  For more detailed information, you…

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Moody Radio Interview – Financial Classes Must Address the Heart

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Which is the more important result of a financial course, helping people have more money or making them better disciples?  Many courses only focus on the symptoms and ignore the underlying problem.  The reality is that things like unwise spending and debt are simply an outward indication of a deeper internal problem with our heart, and…

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Moody Radio Interview – Including God in Your Estate Plan (2018)

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We often discuss how important it is for your financial life to be a reflection of your spiritual life.  Estate plans are one of the most commonly overlooked financial opportunities we have to demonstrate our faith and impact the ministries we are passionate about.   The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on…

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Moody Radio Interview – Leaving an Inheritance for Your Children

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When it comes to planning what will happen to all the resources God has entrusted to us once we’re gone, we have two basic choices – find a new manager to replace us and still honor God or put it directly into the hands of ministry.  Unfortunately, most people default to leaving everything to their…

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Moody Radio Interview – Opportunity Costs of Our Spending

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It’s easy to get caught up buying the things we want only to later find out our money didn’t go as far as our wish list.  The items we miss out on are the opportunity costs of our spending.  In the bigger picture, we need to also recognize the opportunities to love our neighbors that…

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Moody Radio Interview – A Biblical Understanding of Retirement

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Most Americans will tell you they dream of a day when they no longer have to go to work.  Unfortunately, few have ever stopped to ask what God’s Word has to say about retirement.  You can read an article on a biblical idea of retirement here.  The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on…

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Moody Radio Interview – Intangible Costs of Debt

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The costs of debt far exceed just the amount of interest you pay on your loan.  Unfortunately, most people never consider the equally as real, and often more painful, side effects of debt.  In this interview, we discuss some of the overlooked costs associated with debt.  You can read the related article here.  The following…

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Moody Radio Interview – Americans Aren’t Saving

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It’s probably not a surprise to hear that Americans are not doing a very good job saving.  The typical reasons given range from monthly expenses being too high to simply not getting around to it yet.  The real concern is that if we aren’t able to save when the economy has been good for nearly…

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Moody Radio Interview – Social Security and Retirement Planning

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Recent reports have revealed that Medicare will become insolvent in 2026 and Social Security in 2034.  Regardless of our age, information like that should cause us to review our retirement planning assumptions and make adjustments where needed.  It also presents us with the opportunity to practice the balance between doing our part in planning for…

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Moody Radio Interview – Online Borrowing Considerations

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The modern financial era has changed the playing field when it comes to borrowing money.  With so many people choosing to use online lenders, we need to consider how to apply wisdom in order to protect ourselves.  We also need to remember the inherent dangers that come with all forms of debt.  The following recording…

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