Today on Money Wise, Steve Moore and Rob West speak about the dangers of charging now and paying later. Rob West discusses why we should be skeptical of promotions like this. He talks about how companies add interest to those deals and how that will hurt you in the long run. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-My husband and I leased a car. We have been trying to get someone to take over the lease for almost a year, with no luck. What is our best option at this point?

-Once a credit card has a zero balance, should I close it out or keep it open?

-My wife is going to get a settlement from a lawsuit. Do you know how much the IRS will be taking from this?

-I am 66 and retired. I have 500K in my 401K. I owe about 100K on my home. Should I pay it off from my 401k?

-Do you think the government is at fault for the high cost of college education due to the easily accessible student loans?

Be sure to check out our new website at moneywise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources.You can also find us on Facebook and get notifications about what we’re up to. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air.And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

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Today on Money Wise, Steve Moore and Rob West speak about the dangers of charging now and paying later. Rob West discusses why we should be skeptical of promotions like this. He talks about how companies add interest to those deals and how that will hurt you in the long run. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-My husband and I leased a car. We have been trying to get someone to take over the lease for almost a year, with no luck. What is our best option at this point?

-Once a credit card has a zero balance, should I close it out or keep it open?

-My wife is going to get a settlement from a lawsuit. Do you know how much the IRS will be taking from this?

-I am 66 and retired. I have 500K in my 401K. I owe about 100K on my home. Should I pay it off from my 401k?

-Do you think the government is at fault for the high cost of college education due to the easily accessible student loans?

Be sure to check out our new website at moneywise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources.You can also find us on Facebook and get notifications about what were up to. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air.And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

Today on Money Wise Rob West, Steve Moore and Ron Blue discuss how to shop on Black Friday without getting caught up in some of its traps.They also discuss credit card management and methods to build financial discipline. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-My 78-year-old husband is in a nursing home and his term insurance is ending soon.What other options should I be seeking out?

-Ron Blue gives testimony on money management and credit card discipline.

Be sure to check out our new website at moneywise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources.You can also find us on Facebook and get notifications about what we’re up to. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air.And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Today on Money Wise Rob West, Steve Moore and Ron Blue discuss how to shop on Black Friday without getting caught up in some of its traps.They also discuss credit card management and methods to build financial discipline. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-My 78-year-old husband is in a nursing home and his term insurance is ending soon.What other options should I be seeking out?

-Ron Blue gives testimony on money management and credit card discipline.

Be sure to check out our new website at moneywise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources.You can also find us on Facebook and get notifications about what were up to. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air.And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s a day we celebrate with lavish spreads of turkey and trimmings, colorful parades, and a marathon of football games. But with all the hoopla, are we forgetting what this day is really all about? On this MoneyWise, Rob West and Steve Moore remind you of the true purpose of Thanksgiving with Sharon Epps of Kingdom Advisors.

Then, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- If you're on disability and a fixed income and have been blessed with $30,000, how should you go about investing?

- If you're a recent widow with no savings but also no debttrying to put your finances in order, is it too late to start a retirement fund with the proceeds of selling your house?

Be sure to check out our new website at MoneyWise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or to access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air. And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Happy Thanksgiving! Its a day we celebrate with lavish spreads of turkey and trimmings, colorful parades, and a marathon of football games. But with all the hoopla, are we forgetting what this day is really all about? On this MoneyWise, Rob West and Steve Moore remind you of the true purpose of Thanksgiving with Sharon Epps of Kingdom Advisors.

Then, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- If you're on disability and a fixed income and have been blessed with $30,000, how should you go about investing?

- If you're a recent widow with no savings but also no debttrying to put your finances in order, is it too late to start a retirement fund with the proceeds of selling your house?

Be sure to check out our new website at MoneyWise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or to access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air. And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

Today on Money Wise, Steve Moore and Rob West speak about the first Thanksgiving. They talk about the history behind the holiday with an excerpt from a book called The Light and The Glory, by Peter Marshall and David Manuel, about gratitude and provision. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-Should we pay off our mortgage or invest first?

-I have 3K extra saved. Where is the best place to put this money?

-Should I take 50K from my pension and roll it into something else?

-What is a normal cost for a financial advisor?

Be sure to check out our new website at moneywise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources.You can also find us on Facebook and get notifications about what we’re up to. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air.And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Today on Money Wise, Steve Moore and Rob West speak about the first Thanksgiving. They talk about the history behind the holiday with an excerpt from a book called The Light and The Glory, by Peter Marshall and David Manuel, about gratitude and provision. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-Should we pay off our mortgage or invest first?

-I have 3K extra saved. Where is the best place to put this money?

-Should I take 50K from my pension and roll it into something else?

-What is a normal cost for a financial advisor?

Be sure to check out our new website at moneywise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources.You can also find us on Facebook and get notifications about what were up to. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air.And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

We’ve reported to you that the booming economy is causing inflation to creep up and making interest rates rise. Now another welcome consequence of inflation: a cost of living increase for those living on Social Security. On this MoneyWise, Rob West and Steve Moore discuss the 2.8% increase in Social Security benefits, the largest gain in 7 years.

Then, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- Is it more beneficial to use an HSA orto report your medical bills around tax time?

- If your credit score was 842 before paying off your house and isat 784 four months later, can paying off a mortgage affect your credit score to this degree?

- Whether to tithe on net or gross: what does the Bible say?

- What should you do if,whenever you create a budget, itlooks like fine on paper, but then you run out of money every month?

- If youthink that you have enough equity to remove your PMIbut your mortgage company disagrees, what should you do?

Be sure to check out our new website at MoneyWise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or to access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air. And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Weve reported to you that the booming economy is causing inflation to creep up and making interest rates rise. Now another welcome consequence of inflation: a cost of living increase for those living on Social Security. On this MoneyWise, Rob West and Steve Moore discuss the 2.8% increase in Social Security benefits, the largest gain in 7 years.

Then, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- Is it more beneficial to use an HSA orto report your medical bills around tax time?

- If your credit score was 842 before paying off your house and isat 784 four months later, can paying off a mortgage affect your credit score to this degree?

- Whether to tithe on net or gross: what does the Bible say?

- What should you do if,whenever you create a budget, itlooks like fine on paper, but then you run out of money every month?

- If youthink that you have enough equity to remove your PMIbut your mortgage company disagrees, what should you do?

Be sure to check out our new website at MoneyWise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or to access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air. And if you'd like to help, just go to the website and click the Donate tab at the top of the page.