Most of the time, the “experts” are wrong. Rob West points out most “experts” try to predict what the market will do and which stocks will be the best performers. Better to take a Biblical approach with a long-term, diversified investment plan.

On this National Day of Prayer, Rob West shares part of a prayer from his year’s theme, based on James 5:16, is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness — and Avail Much.”

You can ask God for anything and He’ll hear your prayer if it’s according to His will. Rob West reminds us that God has a will for our finances, and He wants to show us what it is everyday.

We’re more than ready to accept God’s blessing but we should also accept discipline and correction when we need it. Rob West points out that God will use our finances at times to show us our need for repentance. 

The time to prepare for a storm is when the sun is shining. Rob West compares this to “financial preparedness” because when a financial storm comes your way, there is no substitute for being prepared.

 Is it okay to ask God for financial help? Rob West says nothing in the Bible says it’s not. However the attitude behind your prayers can hinder or positively affect the answer to those prayers.

If you’re younger than 50, don’t be surprised if you have to wait longer and pay more for Social Security. Rob West shares that the math of Social Security demands changes. But how that affects you, we will have to wait and see.

What happens to credit card debt when a loved one dies? Rob West suggests even though the law may say otherwise, Christians should always honor their debts.

The Bible doesn’t tell us never to gamble or say gambling is a sin. But it does warn against having a “get rich quick” mentality. Rob West warns since God owns everything, do you really want to gamble with His money?

If you can count to two you’re on your way to managing money well! Rob West shares from an article written by Leo Sabo of the Christian Stewardship Network that managing money has two essential components - put God first and have a plan!