More Than Money

What if strengthening your retirement isn’t just about saving more but owing less? In this episode, Art Rainer explains why many Baby Boomers deserve some empathy for where they are financially and shows how eliminating debt can dramatically reduce the amount of income you’ll need in retirement.

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October is a great month to get intentional with your money before the year gets away from you. In this episode, Art shares four smart money moves to make right now. These are simple, timely steps that can help you finish the year stronger and head into the holidays with greater financial confidence.

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Watch out! In this episode, Art unpacks six retirement preparation mistakes that can hold you back and shares practical ways to strengthen your finances and prepare for a purposeful next chapter.

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Interest rates are changing what it costs to borrow—and what your savings can earn. In this episode, Art covers four big money headlines, from the Fed and mortgage rates to Social Security and high-yield savings, with practical steps you can take now.

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Should you give while paying off debt, save for retirement or pay off the house, and is a car repair really what your emergency fund is for? We tackle four real-life money questions, including how to help a teenager handle that exciting first paycheck.

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The Fed just raised interest rates, but what does that actually mean for your mortgage, savings, debt, and investments? Art breaks down the Fed’s latest move and answers two costly questions about financing a dream car and raiding a 401(k) for a dream vacation.

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A 19-year-old may not care about retirement, but she should care about the freedom, flexibility, and generosity investing can create. In this episode, Art explains why time is a young investor’s greatest advantage and how starting with just $25 can change her financial future.

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Social Security spousal benefits can be confusing, especially when deciding whether to claim early or wait until full retirement age. In this episode, Art explains why claiming early could permanently reduce both portions of your monthly payment.

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Art explains why using home equity to pay off credit card debt can place your home at unnecessary risk. He also discusses what to do with an old 401(k) after changing jobs and draws several important financial lessons from a listener’s story about starting late.

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It’s our 500th episode! In this episode, we explore the differences between Trump Accounts and 529 plans—and which may be the better option for college savings. Plus, Art responds to a listener struggling to understand the relationship between giving and God’s provision.

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