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Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

November 14, 2026

How Does Lifetime Income Annuity Fit Into a Financial Plan

A lifetime income annuity can provide something many retirees value above all else confidence that they won't outlive their income In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explain how a lifetime income annuity fits into a well-designed retirement strategy emphasizing that it's not meant to replace an investment portfolio but to complement it Through several real-life planning examples Hans illustrates how annuities can create a guaranteed stream of lifetime income while working alongside Social Security investments and other retirement assets He also discusses how these products can help reduce longevity risk serve [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

November 10, 2026

Ronda and Rowland Financial Review; $11.3M for Child Care; NC Retains AAA Rating

The Local Government Commission is reviewing whether the financially troubled towns of Ronda and Rowland can be rehabilitated or should be dissolved Governor Stein announced an million expansion of the Child Care WAGE program to support workers in Hurricane Helene-impacted counties Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation discusses provisional ballots under review and their potential effect on remaining close races North Carolina also retained its AAA bond ratings from S P and Moody's See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

November 07, 2026

Required Minumum Distributions and RMD Strategies

Planning for retirement isn't just about building wealth it's about knowing how to use it wisely In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explain the importance of Required Minimum Distributions RMDs and why having a strategy long before they're required can help you avoid unnecessary taxes Medicare premium increases and costly surprises Hans breaks down when RMDs begin how they work and why proactive planning in your s can make a significant difference He also discusses practical strategies such as Roth conversions Qualified Charitable Distributions QCDs tax bracket planning and ways to [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 05, 2026

Are We Asking the Right Questions About Investing? with Aimee Minnich

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 02, 2026

Using Your Investments to Fuel Generosity with Brian Mumbert

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio They can also create meaningful opportunities to bless others and support the work of God's Kingdom As the end of the year approaches many Christians begin thinking about charitable giving But generosity doesn't have to come exclusively from a checking or savings account Your investment portfolio may offer additional ways to give sometimes with valuable tax advantages Brian Mumbert President and CEO of Timothy Plan a pioneer in the world of faith-based investing joined the show today to discuss how Christians can incorporate generosity into their investment strategies Generosity Begins With [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 30, 2026

Simple Strategies to Build Financial Peace for Your Family

With rising prices and an uncertain economy often in the news it's easy for families to feel stressed about money In fact after surveying nearly women Crystal Paine discovered that nearly all of them admitted to having some level of fear about their money or financial future Crystal is no stranger to this stress Early in her marriage to Jesse they struggled to pay the bills after job opportunities fell through leaving them scrabbling to provide for themselves and their two young kids Through careful money habits and decisions they moved from scraping by to thriving establishing foundational habits that [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 29, 2026

NC Supreme Court Race; $650M Stadium Review; State Health Plan Funding

North Carolina's Supreme Court race between Democratic Justice Anita Earls and Republican challenger Sarah Stevens could have major implications for control of the state's highest court in Republicans currently hold a - majority with three additional seats up for election in two years Meanwhile State Auditor Dave Boliek has released the first oversight report examining Charlotte's million public investment in renovations to Bank of America Stadium raising questions about taxpayer spending and financial accountability Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the North Carolina State Health Plan Board's decision to approve a million funding adjustment to prevent [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 29, 2026

Faith-Based Investing: Separating Fact from Fiction with Mark Regier

You may know how your retirement investments are performing but do you know what they're actually supporting For many Christians stewardship shapes how we earn spend save and give Yet when it comes to investing we may not think much about the companies and industries represented in our portfolios Faith-based investing offers an opportunity to align those decisions more closely with our Christian convictions But what does that look like in practice Does investing according to your values mean sacrificing financial returns And can individual investors really make a difference Mark Regier Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Investment [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 29, 2026

Money Talk (Part 1 of 2)

Money is a sensitive topic that many consider personal and private But what does the Bible have to say about being rich Is it sinful or a blessing from God Can it be both Find out when you study along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 28, 2026

Why Better Things Don't Always Make Things Better, Part 2

Money Is it wrong to have lots of money Or perhaps put another way is it better or more spiritual to be poor How does God really feel about money wealth and possessions Chip explores what the Bible has to say about financial success spending and saving ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 26, 2026

Why God Has So Much to Say About Money with Randy Alcorn

Money can be a wonderful servant or a terrible master It touches nearly every part of our lives influencing our decisions shaping our priorities and often revealing what matters most to us But have you ever wondered why the Bible has so much to say about it According to bestselling author Randy Alcorn Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries the answer has less to do with money itself and more to do with what money reveals about our hearts On today's show Randy joined us to share insights from his forthcoming -day devotional with FaithFi exploring why God's wisdom [... more]

Outlaw Lawyer

Josh Whitaker & Joe Hamer

October 24, 2026

Estate Planning: The Family Decisions You Keep Putting Off

Choosing a guardian deciding who manages money for your children and keeping family account information accessible can feel overwhelming Josh Whitaker and Joe Hamer join Morgan Patrick to discuss working through those estate-planning decisions preparing practical instructions and reviewing your plan when family or financial circumstances change For a complimentary consultation call Whitaker Hamer at - - or visit Whitaker Hamer This program discusses North Carolina law in general terms and does not provide legal advice An attorney licensed in your state must review the facts of your situation before providing legal advice See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 23, 2026

How Do You Plan for Long-Term Care?

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Long-term care is one of those retirement expenses nobody exactly looks forward to planning for but ignoring it can leave your nest egg exposed if the bill eventually lands in your lap In this episode John and Jake walk through the different ways retirees can prepare and some strategies that may help keep a major care event from shipwrecking the rest of the plan The right answer depends on how all the pieces of your retirement fit together and which financial levers you have [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 21, 2026

Where Have You Placed Your Security?

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

October 17, 2026

How Do Social Security Spouse Benefits Work

In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of retirement planning Social Security spousal benefits While many people focus only on maximizing their own benefit Hans explains why the smartest strategy often comes from looking at Social Security as a household decision rather than an individual one Through practical real-life examples you'll discover how spouses surviving spouses and even divorced individuals may qualify for benefits they never realized were available Hans illustrates how proper timing and claiming strategies can significantly increase lifetime income helping couples create [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 16, 2026

Defined by Christ, Not Wealth

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 14, 2026

Freedom from Borrowing

What if debt isn't just a financial issue but a discipleship one We often view borrowing through a financial lens focusing on interest rates monthly payments and repayment timelines But Scripture invites us to consider something deeper Debt can shape our freedom influence our generosity and affect our ability to respond to opportunities God places before us Borrowing is common in modern life but understanding its spiritual implications can help us make wiser financial decisions The Biblical Perspective on DebtCredit cards student loans mortgages and business financing are familiar financial tools While Scripture doesn't identify borrowing itself as a sin [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 13, 2026

Democrats Regain Party Lead; NC Takes Over Town Finances

Democrats have narrowly regained their position as North Carolina's largest registered political party surpassing Republicans for the first time since January although unaffiliated voters remain the state's largest overall voting bloc Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program with the latest mail-in voting numbers showing accepted absentee ballots running below the same point in Meanwhile North Carolina's Local Government Commission has voted to take control of the finances of Ronda and Rowland following ongoing financial management problems Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discusses new filings before the North Carolina Supreme Court involving Gov Josh Stein [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 13, 2026

The Transformative Potential of Work with April Tam Smith

A job can be more than a paycheck It can provide dignity create opportunities and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life For April Tam Smith that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance April and her husband Graham are co-founders of P S Kitchen a nonprofit restaurant in New York City's Times Square Alongside a group of like-minded partners they've built a business that combines hospitality employment opportunities and charitable giving April joined the show today to share how the restaurant [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 13, 2026

False Teachers (Part 2 of 2)

Kudzu is an aggressive vine that if not quickly rooted out will overtake anything in its path False teachers similarly leave a path of destruction and need to be dealt with as soon as they're identified Find out why on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus [... more]