As we draw closer to the most popular time of the year for weddings, Steve and Rob share some interesting information and statistics on weddings in America, including the growing costs of wedding ceremonies. Then they offer some advice for newlyweds and newlyweds-to-be for getting money wise with their finances! Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- How should you prepare financially for the arrival of your first child?

- How can you find a trustworthy mechanic and avoid getting ripped off?

- Should personal ministry expenses be considered part of your tithe?

Mentioned on today's program: The Navigating Your Finances God's Way study and Howard Dayton's book Money and Marriage God's Way.

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 generous financial support which allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!

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Steve Moore and Rob West express thanks appreciation to our teachers. They also encourage parents to begin teaching their kids God’s principles about money management. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- Our 22-year-old son recently moved back home. How do we gently encourage him to find his own place?

- My husband and I are fairly new believers. We have not been able to come to an agreement when it comes to tithing. Do you have any advice?

- Should I reconsider online bill pay to protect myself from identity theft?

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, Steve Moore and Rob West discuss applying for credit and how to use it wisely. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- Are reverse mortgages too good to be true?

- Should I use my $17k savings to refinance my home at a fixed rate and save $300/month?

- I am a nonconventional student. What percentage should I be paying to my parents and what percent should I be saving so that I don’t owe them for fall semester?

Mentioned on this program is Dale Vermillion’s book: Navigating The Mortgage Maze.

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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Steve Moore and Rob West go over options and strategies to avoid bankruptcy. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- My husband and I want to retire next year. How should we factor in his pension of $20,000 per year?

- Sometimes when I donate money to an organization, the value of the gift they send me is deducted from my donation receipt. How do I ensure that my full donation amount is credited for tax purposes?

- I sold my home and I don’t plan on buying another. How should I invest the proceeds from the sale?

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

Steve Moore and Rob West are joined by Todd Harper, president and co-founder of a non-profit ministry called Generous Giving, which works to spread the Biblical message of generosity. They discuss stories of the life-changing power of a generous heart and explore the answers to several questions:

- Do Christians give more than the average American?

- What holds us back from generosity and spiritual freedom with regard to money?

- Does wealth really alleviate financial stress and fear?

Mentioned on today's program: Howard Dayton's books Your Money Counts and Free and Clear

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 generous financial support which allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!

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

As Christians gather around the country to prayer together on the National Day of Prayer, Steve Moore and Rob West discuss the importance of talking to God on a daily basis about every facet of your life, including finances. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and MoneyWise@ Compass1.org about the following:

- What is the best way to pay for a church to pay its senior pastor to minimize the tax burden for the pastor?

- Should you use home equity to pay off credit card bills?

- What does the Bible have to say about loaning money with interest?

Mentioned on today's program: Compass audio books well as the Compass Piggy Bank

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 generous financial support which allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!"

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

Steve Moore and Rob West give out a financial literacy quiz to test listeners on their financial knowledge. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- My husband and I are both 24. We have 2 children and are debt free. We are about to take in my husband's two younger siblings and grandmother. How can we do this without using credit?

- What is the best way to tithe on rental income?

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

Steve Moore and Rob West look to Genesis to find God’s design for marriageand specifically, God’s design for finances in marriage. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- On a previous program, Rob mentioned that a credit card you’ve had for a long time is generally a better card to keep. My husband has had a card since high school, and the interest rate is really high. Should we keep it?

- I have a Roth IRA, but someone told me that I need a 401(k) also. Is that right?

- I’m receiving an inheritance from my mother’s estate. It is almost enough to pay off our mortgage and car loan. Should we use the entire amount to pay off these debts?

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

Today on MoneyWise, Steve Moore and Rob West discuss what we leave behind, our legacy. Steve and Rob focus in on a big topic of leaving wisdom before wealth. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- I am interested in purchasing a home and fixing my credit. I have student loans and credit card debt. Advice?

- I am a college student and I need another loan. Should I take out another loan on my own?

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

Steve Moore and Rob West explore what the Bible has to say about the spiritual gift of giving. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and MoneyWise@ Compass1.org about the following:

- How do you know what kind of home you can afford?

- Is a home equity loan a good option to fund home renovations?

- What is the best way to transfer a loan from a family member to yourself?

Mentioned on today's program: Howard Dayton's book Money and Marriage God's Way and the Set Your House In Order 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!"

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