More Than Money

What books made the team? Art and Taylor put together their team of favorite money books. And we want to know who you think put together the better team, and what books were left out.Taylor’s team:Redeeming MoneyTreasure PrincipleWhen Helping HurtsTotal Money MakeoverMoney, Debt, and FinancesArt’s team:Gospel PatronsGod and MoneyThe Millionaire Next DoorThe Psychology of MoneyMaster Your MoneyResources:Free Resources from Christian Money SolutionsMore Than Money Facebook GroupAsk a Money Question!

This episode was a fun group effort from those on our social media platforms. In this episode, our listeners provide some unwise ways to spend a tax refund and some smart ways to spend those dollars. Resources:Free Resources from Christian Money SolutionsMore Than Money Facebook GroupAsk a Money Question!

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:Inequality is permitted.Requests are acceptable.Limitations are prudent.Responsibility is required.Resources:Free Resources from Christian Money SolutionsAsk a Money Question!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:Seriously, pay your taxes.Do some financial spring cleaning.Don’t waste your tax refund.Celebrate Financial Literacy Month accordingly.Reflect Christ’s sacrificial generosity.Resources:Free Resources from Christian Money SolutionsAsk a Money Question!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:A lack of sleep makes you feel worse about yourself.A lack of sleep leads to a lack of discipline.A lack of sleep can lead to increased spending.Increased sleep can lead to making more money.Resources:ChristianMoneySolutions.comCertified Christian Financial Counselor

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:Intentionally generous people are in control of their finances.Intentionally generous people follow the biblical pattern of: Give generously, Save wisely, and live appropriately.Intentionally generous people understand how God uses their resource to impact others.Intentionally generous people have a plan for their generosity.Intentionally generous people automate their generosity.Intentionally generous people keep track of their generosity.Resources:ChristianMoneySolutions.comCertified Christian Financial Counselor

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:Take care of your finances first before taking care of your children’s finances.More than likely, you will need some type of investment account to save for college.A 529 Plan is usually a great option for parents.You need to set a savings goal.Resources:FDIC EstimatorChristianMoneySolutions.comCertified Christian Financial Counselor

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.Resources:Should Christians Give to the Homeless Man on the Street Corner?RedeemedMind.comChristianMoneySolutions.comCertified Christian Financial Counselor

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

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. Resources:ChristianMoneySolutions.comCertified Christian Financial Counselor