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In today's show, Shana and Seth discuss the dangers of market timing, providing an example of the worst-case scenario. In the midst of this warning, they answer listener questions about asset allocation strategies using ETFs. They also briefly address how CD interest rates work and offer advice on asset allocation for a listener's grandchildren. 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, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed recent economic data including slowing retail sales growth, decreasing housing starts, and increasing jobless claims, indicating a weakening economy. They also previewed upcoming reports on GDP, inflation, personal spending and income. 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, Shana and Seth discussed the importance of being a long-term investor, recommended staying invested for young people contributing monthly to retirement accounts, advised older investors to be cautious about large lump sums in the current market, and answered partner questions about tracking CD ladders, the financial health of utility stocks, biblically responsible CDs, and discrepancies between the buy list and Google on market caps. 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 video, the hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss when is the right time to start investing money, strategies for deploying large sums of money into the market, how government policies and economic factors like inflation impact investing, and they answer listener questions about fixed income investments.

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In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discuss the differences between biblically responsible investing and other investment models like ESG. They explain why corporations have moved away from Christian values, and warn investors to be wary of businesses that appear Christian but don't adhere to biblical principles. 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 Financial Issues, Shana and Seth discussed the importance of biblically responsible investing (BRI) and its distinction from other strategies like ESG and faith-based investing. They explained that BRI involves a rigorous screening process to exclude companies that don't align with biblical values. The hosts emphasized the significance of being good stewards of money, prioritizing obedience to God over wealth accumulation. They highlighted that successful BRI requires a heart conviction to honor God in investment choices, stressing why it matters to invest with biblical principles. 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, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski discussed the difference between stewardship and patronage. They explained that stewardship refers to how you invest your money, while patronage refers to where you spend your money. The hosts emphasized that Christians have a responsibility to be good stewards of their investments by avoiding companies that promote ungodly agendas. However, patronage allows more flexibility in purchasing decisions.

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