It's time to tackle another paradox! The Bible says that working hard, saving, and building wealth are commendable traits, BUT it also says that building wealth is a terrible goal. 

How do we make sense of these principles? Let's a taker a closer look...

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It's time to do a deep dive on the questions everyone is asking these days...

What can we do to lower gas prices? Suspend gas taxes? Keystone XL pipeline? 

Why are we importing oil from foreign countries instead of producing our own oil? 

How much oil do we consume vs how much we produce? 

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Have you ever found it difficult to explain to people what you do at your job? Me too! So I decided to take an episode to clear up three big misconceptions about financial advisors:

1. Financial Advisors are the same as Financial Planners, they all do the same thing

2. Only rich people work with Financial Advisors

3. Why should I pay a Financial Advisor when I'm already investing for free?

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Cash is king! Except when it isn't. In today's episode we discuss the pros and cons of using credit cards. 

Credit cards aren't for everyone. But if you can follow three simple rules you'll very likely find credit cards to be a net benefit.

We conclude by sharing three great resources for understanding and managing credit. 

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The market is off to a bumpy start in 2022. After a strong return of ~27% in 2021, the US stock market is down ~10% to start the year. So what's behind this recent downturn?

In this episode we'll explain why the Federal Reserve raises and lowers interest rates, how that can affect the stock market, and what you should do now that interest rates may be going back up. 

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Paradox: a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

The Bible contains many truths that at first glance may seem to be at odds with each other: humility is the way to exaltation, lose your life in order to find it,  when we are weak then we are strong, etc.

That brings us to the paradox of the day: why should I save money when Jesus tells me to trust Him to provide for my needs? 

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On a recent trip to New York City, I got to witness two groups of street performers in Times Square. Both were incredibly talented and had almost identical skill sets, but one group walked away with 10x as much money after their performance. 

In this episode, I'll share 4 subtle techniques these street performers use to make hundreds of dollars a night and explain how successful businesses utilize the same tactics. 

Concerns are growing over how long the US stock market can sustain its current pace. US stock returns were strong for a full decade, were briefly halted by the Coronavirus, and now have continued to surge forward to new record highs. 

In this episode, we'll consider both sides of this argument and the common objections raised. We'll conclude by giving you three specific actions to take to set yourself up for long term investing success. 

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We've made it to episode 50 which means it's time to do another special "ask me anything" episode! Thanks everyone for listening and submitting these great questions:

Saving taxes in retirement (2:15)

Pastoral finances (11:12)

Minimizing taxes as W-2 employee (not self-employed) (12:47)

Biggest mistakes people make in retirement (19:23)

High yield dividend stocks (25:04)

How much house can I afford (32:45)

Cryptocurrency (37:32)

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