On today's program, Steve Moore and Rob West look at the best business book ever written for how to become a Godly person in the workplace, regardless of your position, the Bible. They touch on some passages from Colossians and look at how God’s word applies to the modern day workplace. Next, Steve, and Rob take your questions on any financial topic at at(800) 525-7000and MoneyWise@ Compass1.org about the following:

My wife and I are newlyweds. We are expecting a baby boy in October and are both working. We would like to buy a house, but don't know how to manage our money in order to do that. Advice?

How much should parents pay towards college for children?

How economical is long term health care insurance?

Mentioned on this program: Howard’s BooksMoney and Marriage God’s WayandYour Money Map

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Steve Moore and Rob West chat with mortgage expert, Dale Vermillion. They discuss the ever-changing real estate market and how an increase in interest rates will impact homebuyers. Also, they evaluate the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

I received a payout of $14,000 from my previous job. Should we use it to make a large payment on our house, or should we keep it in savings? After being widowed two years ago, I decided to sell my home and buy another. I have a mortgage of around $100,000. I have the ability to pay off the house, but don’t know if that is the best use of the money.

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On today's program, Steve Moore and Rob West advise listeners on how to be a wise shopper with your budgeted dollars. They offer advice and guidance on how to find the best, end of season deals. Next, Steve and Rob take your questions on any financial topic at at(800) 525-7000and MoneyWise@ Compass1.org about the following:

As we look at Trump and where stocks have risen when can we expect a correction?

How much do you tithe when your parents pass away and leave an inheritance?

God has been so good to me. One of my best friends passed away and she left me an inheritance of 500K. I have put 100K in a checking account. What do I do with the rest?

Be sure to check out our website,Compass1.org, for a number of helpful resources (we’re on Facebook, too: Compass - finances God’s way). And thanks for your prayers and generousfinancialsupportwhich allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!

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Steve Moore and Rob West have fun with a few creative commandments for financial health. For example, Thou shalt surrender ownership of all, and, Thou shalt not trust in money. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-My children are considering their future careers based only on income. Is that the best way to approach choosing a career path?

-I recently inherited a house that was damaged in a storm. The insurance settlement won’t cover repairs. Considering that I recently lost my job, should I tithe off the proceeds of the insurance settlement?

-One of our kids is in a financial crisis and is asking us to bail them out. We have the money to help, but we don’t want to reward their bad financial habits. How can we find a counselor for them to learn to handle their money better?

Be sure to click the link above to check out our website (Compass1.org) to connect with a Compass Coach or access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook (Compass - finances God's way) and get notifications about our weekly Facebook Live events. 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 MoneyWise some thoughtful, and even some humorous, quotes about money. Next, Steve Moore and Rob West answer your questions on any financial topic at at (800) 525-7000 and MoneyWise@ Compass1.org about the following:

- How can you plan to use an inheritance wisely?

- Should a worker with funds in a TSP roll funds over into something else upon retirement?

We also hear from a listener with a testimony about God's faithfulness and generosity.

Mentioned on today's program: Howard Dayton's books: Your Money Counts and Business God's Way

Also mentioned: NationalChristian.com

Be sure to check out our website,Compass1.org, for a number of helpful resources (we’re on Facebook, too: Compass - finances God’s way). And thanks for your prayers and generousfinancialsupportwhich allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!"

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Telling someone they need an emergency fund can often sound like telling a drowning man that he needs swimming lessons! The key, of course, is to begin planning for that emergency long before it arrives. On today's program, Steve Moore and Rob West share 5 effective ways to make headway with your savings and establish an emergency fund for your family. Next, Steve and Rob answer your questions on any financial topic at at (800) 525-7000 and MoneyWise@ Compass1.org about the following:

- Is it okay to cosign on a loan if you're perfectly willing to repay that loan, if necessary?

- Does it make sense to keep short-term savings in physical cash, rather than a bank deposit?

We also hear from a listener with a testimony about God's faithfulness and generosity.

Mentioned on today's program: Howard Dayton's books Free and Clear Money and Marriage God's Way, as well as the Navigating Your Finances God's Way study

Be sure to check out our website,Compass1.org, for a number of helpful resources (we’re on Facebook, too: Compass - finances God’s way). And thanks for your prayers and generousfinancialsupportwhich allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!"

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On today's program, Steve Moore and Rob West are joined by author, teacher, and founder of Compass, Howard Dayton, to discuss the test and trials of life and how God wants to use them to make us more like him. They look at a passage in James and speak about how it applys to many situations we all may face. Next, Steve, and Rob take your questions on any financial topic at at(800) 525-7000and MoneyWise@ Compass1.org about the following:

-My wife and I own a piece of rental property 500 miles away. It has depreciated in value and we are upside down in a loan. Should we try to sell the home? It does have cash flow but not a lot. Advice?

Be sure to check out our website,Compass1.org, for a number of helpful resources (we’re on Facebook, too: Compass - finances God’s way). And thanks for your prayers and generousfinancialsupportwhich allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!

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Steve Moore and Rob West discuss the debilitating nature of large student loans. They provide some practical suggestions on how to pay off your loansand more importantly, how to not go into debt to begin with. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-My husband and I are preparing to retire soon. We have a disagreement over whether we should maintain some debt before retirement or pay it all off beforehand. What do you suggest?

-I’m retiring from my government job next June. Should I roll my pension over to an IRA?

Be sure to click the link above to check out our website (Compass1.org) to connect with a Compass Coach or access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook (Compass - finances God's way) and get notifications about our weekly Facebook Live events. 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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On today's program, Steve Moore and Rob West advise listeners on what to think about and what to do before agreeing to loan money to anyone. Rob speaks about a personal circumstance where he loaned money to a friend. Next, Steve and Rob take your questions on any financial topic at at (800) 525-7000 and MoneyWise@ Compass1.org about the following:

-I am a newlywed. I am looking to get a hold of my debt. I am 35 years old. I want to start tithing and be clear of debt. We would like to buy a home and don’t know where to start. We are bumping heads over tithing. Advice?

- What is the best use of inheritance money?

Mentioned on today's program: Howard Dayton's bookMoney and Marriage

Be sure to check out our website,Compass1.org, for a number of helpful resources (we’re on Facebook, too: Compass - finances God’s way). And thanks for your prayers and generousfinancialsupportwhich allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!

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Steve Moore and Rob West speak with author and teacher, John Putnam, about his latest book, He Spends, She Spends. They discuss how God wants you to see money and your role as a manager of His stuff.

Find out more info about John and his book at:johnhputnam.com

Be sure to click the link above to check out our website (Compass1.org) to connect with a Compass Coach or access our books, videos, or any of our free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook (Compass - finances God's way) and get notifications about our weekly Facebook Live events. 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