The Money Challenge Podcast: Recent Episodes
Art Rainer
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Should I invest now or not? Everyone seems to be asking this question, including our listeners.
Did your church not meet this past weekend? Don't forget to give. We talk about that and take a listener's question on this episode.
Zach had a really good question about how he invests. So, we answer it on this episode.
One of our listeners has been hearing a lot about mutual fund fees. Are they really that big of a deal?
Must a side gig always hurt your full-time job? Nope. In this episode, we discuss how a side gig can actually help your full-time job.
Have you ever made a New Year's resolution that simply fell to the wayside? Sure, we all have. But 2020 is going to be different for you. In this episode, we discuss how you can see you financial goals through this year.
As we wrap up 2019, how are your finances doing? Not sure? Let me help you develop your "Financial State of the Union."
What will mess up your finances in 2020? I’ve identified by things that you need to watch out for.
This one is for all the ministers out there. But even if you are not a minister, I still think you will find this episode interesting.
On this episode, we give you five tips for how to have a very merry, and very debt-free, Christmas.
Is it okay for me to decrease my giving? Should I tithe on student loans? These questions are discussed on this episode of The Money Challenge Podcast.
On this episode, we discuss two upcoming resources, side gigs, and teaching teenagers about money. Let's go.
One of our listeners wanted to know about whole life insurance, specifically if was a good investment. So we discuss it. And we also throw in some 529 Plan information. Let's go.
Sometimes, you just need to get back to the basics. On this episode, we walk through the 8 Money Milestones. Let's go.
Apparently, several of our listeners have pensions. And they wanted to know how a pension impact their retirement planning. So that's what we discuss on this episode.
What happens to someone's debt when they die? I know, it's not the most encouraging question, but one of our listeners was curious about it. So, in true The Money Challenge Podcast fashion, we answer the question. Let's go!
In this episode, we talk about getting couples on the same financial page and the importance of estate planning. Let's go!
Let me guess, you have never struggled with your budget. Right. Well, one of our listeners is struggling with his budget, and we are going to help him out.
One of our listeners hasn't spent money on an automobile in a long time. So he's struggling with the idea of spending money on a new-to-him SUV. On this episode, we help him.
I was the weird kid that had a retirement account in high school. How can you help your kid be weird too? A listener asked us that question (well, not in those exact words). So we are going to talk about it.
How do I feel about car leases? They are really popular right now. You may have one. One listener asked for my thoughts on it. So, on this episode, I provide them.
Is Airbnb a good way for you to make money? That’s one of the questions we are answering on this episode. So let’s go.
When should you give your kids an allowance? We are going to talk about that, where to put your savings, and more.
The Money Challenge Podcast goes international, and we announce a giveaway! You don't want to miss this episode.
How can you make an additional mortgage payment each year with minimal impact on your budget? We talk about this, retirement, and emergency savings accounts, and the fact that I am now my son's team's head soccer coach.
Roth or 403(b)? Does the answer change if you are a pastor? It can. In this episode, we discuss why.
This is my all-time favorite episode. Why? Because, in this episode, I interview my 5-year old son about The Secret Slide Money Club series.
Purchasing a home is a longterm strategy to free up future cash flow. For most, paying off their mortgage is a no-brainer. But not for ministers, as defined by the IRS. For ministers, there is an additional factor that must be considered called a "housing allowance."
You are making 12% on a mutual fund while only paying 3.5% on your mortgage. Should you stop trying to pay off your mortgage and, instead, put money toward the mutual fund?
Debt snowball? Debt Avalanche? Sounds wintry. What's the difference? And which one is right for you?
Real estate is hot right now. Is now the time for you to jump into the real estate investment market? And what is my favorite investment vehicle?
We know we should save for retirement. But often that's all we know. So in this episode we answer a common question, "How much should I have saved for retirement?"
Seventy-eight percent of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. So how can you pay off debt when you are barely able to pay your bills? We answer this question on The Money Challenge Podcast.
After taking a break, The Money Challenge Podcast is back! In this episode, we introduce who we are, and what we are all about.
In the last episode of The Money Challenge, we answer a question about discipleship and, now that the podcast is ending, what's next.
The fed funds rate. You hear a lot about it these days. A listener wants to know how a rate increase will impact him and everyone else.
Opiod addiciton is destorying families. In this episode, I interview my friend, Jason, about the impact addiction can have on you and your family's finances. Note--The content of this episode may not be appropriate for all ages.
Chad is a pastor in Maine. And he wants to know how to claim a parsonage allowance. Franklin is also a pastor. And he has a question about Social Security. In this episode, we answer their questions.
This is a slightly different type of episode, motivated by the impact of Hurricane Florence. In this episode, we provide some simple suggestions to help you file a homeowners insurance claim.
Should you really care about your credit score. Who cares if it is 550 or 750? Well, some people do. And on this episode, we talk about who.
Should ministers roll over their 403(b) to an IRA? Should you get an ARM (adjustable rate mortgage)? We hit on these topics in this episode of The Money Challenge Podcast. Enjoy!
Should you leave an inheritance to your kids? Is retirement biblical? And how can you stay on budget during the week? We tackle these quesiton in this episode of The Money Challenge Podcast. Enjoy!
How do you invest when you don't have much money. We've all been there. In this episode, we attempt to answer the question.
Two episodes in one week? Yup. We just had to get this interview out. In this episode, I let Jason tell his get-out-of-debt story. It's incredible. Have a listen.
Is debt always bad? What if you can potentially make more money by leveraging debt? We give our answer in this episode of The Money Challenge Podcast. Enjoy.
Which comes first? Should you invest, pay debt, or buy a house? In this episode, we answer this question plus a few others.
You've hit the $1,500 mark for your minor emergency savings. Are you really supposed to stop saving now?
Are the 8 Money Milestones in the right order? So I sent out a tweet last week and got several questions. This was one of them.
There are a lot of great, Kingdom-advancing non-profits out there. So should you give to them or your church first?
If you are like many Americans, you may be thinking that this summer is the summer for you buy a home. But you don't know how much to spend. Well, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we are going to discuss two questions you sent us. First, what is the amount needed for an emergency fund. And second, is there an amount you must approve with your spouse before spending. Should be fun.
Should I opt out of social security? How can I get my church to increase my housing allowance? In this episode, we focus on pastors and their finances.
Should I take my company match? Many of you are concerned about retirement. And we understand why. So in this episode we answer three listener questions about retirement.
Worried about future college expenses? In this episode, we answer a couple of listener questions about 529 Plans.
What is a millionaire and how can you get there? In this episode, we help answer those two questions.
Art's new book, "The Marriage Challenge: A Finance Guide for Married Couples," is almost out. On this episode, we talk about the new book and how money doesn't have to destroy marriages.
There are over 2,000 verses in the Bible about money and possessions. So does God's Word say anything about debt? It does, and in this episode, we talk about it.
Does your relationship with money feel more like choas than control? We understand. In this episode, we talk about how to get your money back on track.
We all know the cost of collegiate education. It can really expensive. So how do you make the most of your investment? Part of the equation is choosing a financially wise college major.
Stressed about summer vacation? On this episode, I talk with my friend, Corrie Bitsas, about how to make our summer vacations more affordable.
Sometimes, it is not about budget-cutting. Sometimes, we simply need more money. One this episode we talk about how you can leverage the gig enconomy.
We love our kids. We wants what is best for them. And we will do anything for them. These desires are good. But sometimes these good desires can lead us to make bad financial decisions for our family.
A Christian's retirement should look different. How? Glad you asked. In this episode, we help answer that question.
We all have different money personalities. They impact the way we view and use money. In this episode, we unpack four of these personalties.
Generosity at work. We don't talk about it enough. So in this episode, we discuss a few ways you can become a more generous employee.
Don't worry. This is not about bashing Millennials. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between Millennials and leasing and provide a cautions for anyone considering a car lease.
You've heard us mention the College at Southeastern on our podcast. On this episode, we talk about the reasons why we love it.
You probably have target funds in your 401(k) or 403(b). And so in this episode, we talk about them.
Most of us can look back on some of our purchases with regret. What we thought would maintain its value just didn’t. In fact, it did quite the opposite. It tanked in value. In this episode, we are going to help you identify some of those crazy investments that may result in future regret.
In this episode, we discuss some of our New Year's resolutions failures and provide you a New Year's resolution cheat sheet.
For this week's Word of the Week, I help provide a basic understanding of the word "bond."
In this week's episode of The Money Challenge Podcast, we talk about the most absurd college courses we took and the eight Money Milestones.
In this episode of The Money Challenge Podcast, we look at ways to live generously without spending a dime.
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we talk about how to make the most of Thanksgiving Day.
This week, we discuss the ramifications of taking on a long-term car loan. Hint: Stay away from them.
In this week's Word of the Week, we learn about the financial term, certificate of deposit.
What type of person does it take to get out of a financial pit? What are characteristics do they have? In this week's episode, we talk about five characterstics we see in these types of people.
We can’t give you a single easy button, but there are a few buttons you can click on your computer screen to make pursuing financial health easier.
Debt is a generosity killer This week, we discuss the reason why credit card debt can injure your current and future financial health and generosity.
For this week's Word of the Week, we spend a few minutes learning about the financial term, stock.
In this episode of The Money Challenge Podcast, we consider what to do when you feel like you just are not in a place where you can give.
What is net worth? In this week's Word of the Week, we discuss what net worth is and why it is so important.
On this epidsode, we discuss the four generosity killers that are sapping your ability to live with open hands.
College expenses on the horizon? On this episode, we discuss what to do when you don’t have much time to save money for college.
Sometimes, we make money way too complex. In this episode, we discuss the three simple steps the Bible teaches us about managing our money--Give generously, save wisely, and live appropriately.