Steve Moore and Rob West discuss some of the common financial pitfalls singles fall into. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

- I’ll be retiring soon. Since my income will be lower, should I decrease my giving?

- I recently sold off a part of my business and after paying expenses, I have $20,000 left. Should I invest it? Or pay off debt?

Mentioned on today’s program: Business God’s Way.

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Steve Moore and Rob West offer some advice for seniors looking for work. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and MoneyWise@ Compass1.org about the following:

-I am receiving $12k for disability and back pay. What should I do with that money?

-My wife and I recently got married. We have about 1K each to put into a retirement fund. Would it be wiser to put more in mine since I’m younger, or just put equal amount in each? Also, what money market do you recommend to put our emergency money in? Rob mentions Bankrate.com.

-My husband and I own 3 properties. They are all paid for, but we do have a HELOC on one. As we are trying to live a debt free life, we are at a crossroads. Should we take out debt to buy more investment properties to make more money? We have 5 kids and live on one teacher salary.

Mentioned on today's program: crossroadscareer.org.

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Steve Moore and Rob West, president of Kingdom Advisors, discuss how to break the habit of living paycheck to paycheck. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-We recently bought a home and when we did my credit score was pretty good. About 3 months after we bought the home, we had to buy a new car. When we did this, my credit score had gone down significantly. Any idea on why this happened?

-Should I buy a home or pay off my business loan?

-What is your advice on paying off your mortgage?

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Steve Moore and Rob West reveal what the Bible has to say about being unequally yoked and discuss how that pertains to business and money. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-When does it make sense to invest in a fixer-upper home?

-What is the best way to address a very large IRS debt?

-Is it okay for a Christian to decline to give when unsure if the recipient will use the money for Godly purposes?

Mentioned on today's program: Howard Dayton's book Your Money Counts

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Steve Moore and Rob West reveal what the Bible says about not getting ensnared in the trap of worldly "success." Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-When should you itemize deductions vs taking a standard deduction on your taxes?

-How can someone begin investing in real estate with minimal debt, and how do you know if it's the right time to begin investing?

-How do you offer tough love to adult children with regard to money?

Mentioned on today's program: Money and Marriage God's Way and Your Money Counts

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Steve Moore and Rob West speak about the return of Christ and how it should impact what we do with our money. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-I keep up with sales tax on purchases that I make. At the end of the year when I work on my taxes, I can take the standard FL deduction. Am I not taking advantage of the deduction that FL is giving, and is it wrong to take the standard deduction, if I paid less?

-I am trying to help my father manage his retirement account. He has several 401K and investments and saving and checking, as well as his pension. He thinks he still needs to squirrel away cash, so his accounts are not too large for tax purposes. Advice?

Mentioned on today's program: Kingdomadvisors.com.

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Steve Moore and Rob West discuss the wisdom of filing your own taxes. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-We are credit card debt free and we are selling our house. Should we put all of our equity in the next house or just part of it?

- I retired 8 years ago and draw about $15,000 per year out of my IRA. Do I owe taxes?

- My husband and I are debt-free. How should we invest a large amount of money that just came in?

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 speak about how to best balance your budget and stay on top of your credit. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-My wife does not mind me investing, but she does not know or care to know how it works. How can I involve her so that she knows in case anything were ever to happen to me?

-I am investing for retirement. Should I include international funds?

-Where should I go to consolidate my credit cards?

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 explore why people fall for get-rich-quick schemes and how you can avoid getting scammed. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-How should a low income family invest when approaching retirement?

-How does a Roth IRA work?

-When does consolidating debt make sense?

Mentioned on today's program: Howard Dayton's books Free and Clear and Business 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 generousfinancialsupportwhich allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!

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Steve Moore, Rob West and Howard Dayton discuss what living your life and faith and obedience. Next, they answer your questions at (800) 525-7000 and [email protected] about the following:

-What should you do when a family member continually borrows money without repaying and takes advantage of other family members?

-What can you do when you're being harassed by bill collectors? Should you use a credit card to pay off a medical bill?

Then Howard's wife Bev provides an update on her health and the Dayton family transition as Howard steps away from everyday hosting duties.

Mentioned on today's program: RepayDebt.org

Also mentioned: Howard Dayton's book 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 generousfinancialsupportwhich allow us to keep MoneyWise on-the-air!

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