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Should a parent leave equal inheritances for each child? Jim Wise, author of Inheritolatry, discusses with Art about what the Bible says regarding this and other important issue relating to estate planning.

Notes:

1. Inequality is permitted.
2. Requests are acceptable.
3. Limitations are prudent.
4. Responsibility is required.
   

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Inheritolatry by Jim Wise

What money moves should you make this month? Hint: Taxes are due! In this episode, Art and Taylor discuss five smart money moves to make in April. Plus, they discuss the improbable win by Taylor in the MTM Bracket Challenge.

Notes:

1. Seriously, pay your taxes.
2. Do some financial spring cleaning.
3. Don’t waste your tax refund.
4. Celebrate Financial Literacy Month accordingly.
5. Reflect Christ’s sacrificial generosity.

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Should Christians Give to the Homeless Man on the Corner? Money and Ethics

Are you tired? Your lack of sleep may be impacting your finances. In this episode, Art and Taylor encourage you to get some sleep so you will spend less and make more.

Notes:

1. A lack of sleep makes you feel worse about yourself.
2. A lack of sleep leads to a lack of discipline.
3. A lack of sleep can lead to increased spending.
4. Increased sleep can lead to making more money.

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Do you want to be more intentional with your generosity? In this episode, Art and Taylor discuss some practices of intentional givers. Listen and take a step toward becoming a more intentional giver.

Notes:

1. Intentionally generous people are in control of their finances.
2. Intentionally generous people follow the biblical pattern of: Give generously, Save wisely, and live appropriately.
3. Intentionally generous people understand how God uses their resource to impact others.
4. Intentionally generous people have a plan for their generosity.
5. Intentionally generous people automate their generosity.
6. Intentionally generous people keep track of their generosity.

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As parents know, college is expensive. So, what is the best way to save for college? In this episode Art and Taylor talk about their favorite college savings tool, the 529 Plan.


Notes:

1. Take care of your finances first before taking care of your children’s finances.
2. More than likely, you will need some type of investment account to save for college.
3. A 529 Plan is usually a great option for parents.
4. You need to set a savings goal.

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Do you agree with how the government spends your tax dollars? Most have some disagreement with their use. But what about when you feel the dollars are going toward something unbiblical? In this episode, Art talks with financial ethicist, David Jones about whether it is okay for Christians to skip taxes when they disagree with their use.

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Should Christians Give to the Homeless Man on the Street Corner?

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A listener wants to know if it is better to put a lump sum into his Roth IRA at the beginning or end of the year. Art’s answer becomes, not just about Roth IRAs, but emergency funds as well.

Notes:

1. Your emergency fund should be a relatively stagnant number.
2. Removing money from your emergency fund should be for emergency purposes only.
3. We recommend putting 15% of your gross income toward retirement every time you get paid.
4. If you have a lump sum, it is usually best to invest at one time instead of spreading it out.

Resources:

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There are a lot of concerns surrounding banks and FDIC coverage. In this episode, Art and Taylor walk through what happened with Silicon Valley Bank and whether you should be worried about your bank. Plus, they help you determine whether your deposits are covered by the FDIC.

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Andrew McNair was after one thing—riches. But then God got a hold of him. Now, he has a new perspective on money and helps others live generously. In this episode, Art talks to Andrew about his story, and answers a money question about church debt.

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Tithe: A Living Testimony

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Over 60% of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. Needless to say, most Americans need to find ways to increase their financial margin. In this episode, Art and Taylor discuss four different strategies to do just that.

Notes:

Strategy 1#: Decrease variable expenses.
Strategy #2: Eliminate debt.
Strategy #3: Downsize your automobile.
Strategy #4: Get a side gig.

Resources:

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