Helping the Kids Buy a House
February 13, 2024
00:54:18
Airing live at 9am CST on American Family Radio, Faith & Finance with Rob West, along with special guests and financial experts, aims to provide biblical wisdom on a variety of financial topics as well as answers to call-in questions. Originating in 1988, Larry Burkett, co-founder of Christian Financial Concepts and Crown Financial Ministries, started a question-and-answer radio program with co-host Steve Moore called “Money Matters”. After Larry’s passing and homegoing in 2003, Crown’s other co-founder, Howard Dayton, became the new host and in 2011, Money Matters was transformed into MoneyWise by Howard’s new organization, Compass Finances God’s Way. In 2017, Kingdom Advisors (another organization Larry Burkett co-founded) acquired the MoneyWise radio broadcast ministry and in January 2023 the ministry changed it's name to Faith & Finance. Today, under the leadership of radio host Rob West, Faith & Finance can be found on your favorite podcast platform and on the AFR website and mobile app.
Home values and interest rates remain high, and that’s leading some parents to consider becoming a bank for their kids to help them finance their home purchase. But are there pitfalls that come with that strategy? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West explores the idea of you helping your kids buy a house. Then he answers some calls and financial questions.
In Luke 16, we find the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, and that’s where Jesus instructs His disciples on a critical part of evangelism—using worldly wealth with eternity in mind. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Rachel McDonough to share a compelling story about putting that principle into practice. Then Rob answers questions from listeners on various financial topics.
Money is a useful tool for reaching personal goals, supporting loved ones, and serving those in need. But no matter how necessary it is for daily living, money should not become an object of our devotion. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about the love of money. Then Rob takes your calls and various financial questions.
God makes certain promises about giving, to encourage us to be generous and to trust Him without fear. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Art Rainer to talk about the power of the promises God has made to us and how our giving can be an act of trusting Him to fulfill His promises. Then Rob answers your questions on different financial topics.
Divorce is always a tragic thing—but it’s even more so when it happens to your child. So, naturally, parents who see a daughter go through a divorce have some tough questions to answer, like how much do we help and for how long? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with financial teacher Ron Blue to get his views on this topic. Then, Rob will tackle your financial questions.
You’ve heard it said, “Paying rent is throwing your money away. You should buy a house.” But is that really true? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West shares what analysts are saying nowadays—that it actually makes financial sense to rent vs. buying a house—at least for now. Then he answers your financial questions.
Financial wellness doesn’t happen all by itself. It’s something you have to take positive steps to ensure. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks to Neile Simon who’ll share some great tips you can use to achieve financial wellness. Then Rob answers your calls and various financial questions.
Have you stopped to think about how the financial decisions you’re making today can affect eternity? Well, they do have an impact, so you may want to consider if you’re currently banking in a way that honors God. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Aaron Caid to talk about an option that allows you to bank on eternal rewards. Then Rob answers your calls and various financial questions.
You’re nearly at full retirement age and still working. But if you take Social Security benefits now, will they be reduced because your income’s too high? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West explains how much income you can make when you’re already receiving your social security benefits. Then he answers your questions on different financial topics.
There’s no question that every church could benefit by having a stewardship ministry. And not just the church itself, but individual members benefit as well. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks with Leo Sabo, who’ll share instructions for starting a ministry focused on stewardship. Then Rob tackles your financial questions.
God’s Word makes it quite clear that we should diversify our investments. Often that means dividing them into stocks, mutual funds and bonds and maybe precious metals. But are we missing a completely different class of investments? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Tim Macready to fill us in about an option called private market investing. Then Rob answers your financial questions.
God is a God of justice and righteousness, and he expects the same from his people. And according to scripture, financial injustice takes many forms, and has severe consequences. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how to avoid the financial injustice that is described in God’s Word. Then he answers some calls and various financial questions.
It’s easy to let fear take over when financial circumstances spin out of control. But the truth is, you don’t have to give in to anxiety and fear. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about the futility of fear and how you can overcome the financial fears you're facing today. Then Rob takes your calls and various financial questions.
Open enrollment is over. Did you miss the deadline? If so, you and your family may be without health insurance. But we know someone who can help! On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Lauren Gajdek to explain there’s a terrific alternative to health insurance that will make you glad if you missed that deadline. Then Rob answers your questions on different financial topics.
You may have heard us say that the Bible has more than 2300 verses related to money and possessions. And it’s great to review those often to remind ourselves of the principles about money that we find in scripture. On the next Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Sharon Epps for a fascinating discussion on the depth and breadth of the financial wisdom found in God’s Word. Then they tackle your financial questions.
If you’re a do-it-yourself investor, and not working with a financial advisor, you need to periodically look at your asset allocations, to make sure you're keeping up with the changing market trends. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Mark Biller to talk about the process of rebalancing your portfolio. Then Rob and Mark answer your investing questions.
Do you have month left over at the end of your money? Are you slowly accumulating debt, even though you try to control your spending? Maybe you need a plan—a spending plan. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Howard Dayton to explain how you can tell your money where you want it to go rather than always wondering where it went. Then Rob answers some calls and various financial questions.
Do you worry a lot about your finances, fretting over things you can’t control? If you do, wouldn’t it be nice to just relax and trust God? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, John Putnam joins host Rob West to talk about trusting in God’s provision. Then Rob will take your calls and various financial questions.
The financial principles found in scripture are true for everyone, and yet men and women have different perspectives on money. So how do wise women manage the resources God entrusts to them? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Miriam Neff to share 8 habits of wise women managing money. Then Rob answers your questions on different financial topics.
Only God knows the future, but some folks are pretty good at making educated guesses—and one of those prognosticators is investment industry veteran, Bob Doll. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Bob joins host Rob West to share his list of things he expects to happen in 2024. Then Rob tackles your financial questions.
