In today's show, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case explore the Fed's latest rate cut, market reactions, and the implications of Treasury security purchases. They also highlight Trump's scrutiny of Biden-era Fed appointments and his offhand comments on taxes related to gambling winnings. Later, the hosts introduce conversations on agricultural policy, including tariff impacts and farm aid, and present concerns about corporate behavior within the food supply chain. The discussion possibly encourages listeners to consider how these developments shape markets and personal stewardship. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, Mark Minnella, joined by Seth Udinski and Sam Case, explores signs of GDP strength, shifting expectations around the Fed's interest rate decision, and the impact of market reactions on long-term stewardship. They highlight growing delistings in the housing market and introduce conversations about corporate shifts away from DEI initiatives. The team also discusses developments in global affairs, including Venezuela's political landscape, and presents insights on how believers can consider stewardship, portfolio balance, and moral alignment in their financial decisions. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case explore the purpose and value of donor advised funds, highlighting how they can serve families who want to give intentionally and manage gifts over time. They introduce ways these funds create space for thoughtful generosity, including involving children in learning about stewardship. The hosts also explore current conversations around AI regulation and how federal standards could influence innovation, ethics, and market stability. They mention top financial resolutions heading into 2026 and discuss how seeking God's direction and building a clear plan can strengthen stewardship efforts. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, Mark Minnella, along with co hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, explore year end giving from business accounts and annuities, highlighting different ways generosity can function as part of biblical stewardship. They also present insights into the rising number of millionaires and billionaires, noting how inflation shapes perceptions of wealth and class. The conversation introduces perspectives on compassionate capitalism and considers how giving, investing, and daily financial decisions connect to faith. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, host Mark Minnella and co-host Seth Udinski present end-of-year giving themes with a focus on "estate stewardship," exploring how believers can honor God with what happens to their assets after death. They discuss using tools like beneficiary designations and estate planning to possibly direct traditional IRAs to ministries, while leaving more tax-efficient assets such as real estate or taxable investment accounts to children and loved ones. Mark and Seth highlight practical ways to reduce unnecessary tax impact so more resources can support Kingdom work rather than going to the government, while still caring well for family. They also mention broader faith-based investing resources and pro-life ministry partnerships that align giving and investing with biblical convictions. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, Mark Minnella and co-host Seth Udinski explore ways to maximize year-end giving through appreciated stock and present how non-cash gifts can possibly expand kingdom impact. They discuss practical steps for gifting shares from a standard brokerage account while considering strategies like tax-loss harvesting and capital-gain avoidance. The conversation introduces ministries such as Crossroads Kids Club as examples of where these gifts can make a meaningful difference. Mark and Seth also mention how thoughtful giving can help believers honor God by extending generosity further. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, Mark Minnella and co-host Seth Udinski discuss year-end charitable strategies like Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs, emphasizing completing distributions by December 31 and noting higher QCD limits heading into 2025 and 2026. They explore cultural trends, highlighting reports of waning LGBTQ influence in certain areas and how consumer spending can possibly shape values in the marketplace. They present perspectives on national debt and whether emerging technologies like AI could play a role in addressing it, while encouraging thoughtful stewardship. They also discuss partner calls on portfolio holdings and biblically responsible investing, and introduce an ag-focused segment reflecting on food security and gratitude. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, Mark Minnella and Seth Udinski explore the heart behind Giving Tuesday and present why generosity is an essential part of faithful stewardship. They highlight how believers can consider where their giving aligns with biblical values, introducing ministries that uplift life, freedom, and the gospel. The hosts also discuss the growing attacks on Christian health-sharing ministries, presenting insight from Samaritan Ministries on what is driving the opposition. The conversation closes with financial themes such as silver's surge and how shifting markets may influence stewardship decisions.

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In today's show, Mark Minnella, joined by Seth Udinski and Sam Case, explore the surge in Black Friday spending, shifts in real estate expectations, and what recent market movement may possibly signal for consumers. They present thoughts on how online sales growth contrasts with softer in-store activity and consider what that might mean for confidence in the broader economy. The hosts also introduce reflections on stewardship, contentment, and the idea of trusting God through financial decisions. They mention how younger buyers' expectations have changed over time and explore why redefining poverty affects how Americans view their financial standing. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case introduce a historical look at Thanksgiving, exploring its roots as an explicitly Christian observance. The hosts mention how the Church of England's drift in the 16th century led separatists and Puritans to seek a new land where they could worship freely. They highlight the courage, sacrifice, and faith of those early believers and consider how this foundation shapes the meaning of gratitude today. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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