Financial Plans and God’s Will

Eliminating Debt

To eliminate debt, you need a clear plan. List all your debts and create a strategy to pay them off, starting with one debt at a time. Once one is paid off, apply that payment amount to the next debt. If you need assistance, visit ChristianCreditCounselors.org. Avoid debt consolidation or settlement services. Share your goals with trusted friends or family for encouragement and accountability.

Improving Employment

If you’re unemployed or underemployed, improving your earning power might require a new job or a promotion. Enhance your skills through training, network regularly, update your resume, and practice interview skills. Your persistence and enthusiasm will make a difference.

Focusing first on what has eternal value ensures that God’s purpose will prevail in your financial life. As you plan and make decisions, remember to trust in the Lord, seek His guidance, and rely on wise counsel. By doing so, you align your financial goals with His will, ensuring a path that is both successful and godly.

On Today’s Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:

• Would a reverse mortgage help my situation? My wife and I are elderly and live on a fixed monthly income of about $2500. Our house is valued at around $160,000, but we still owe $50,000. I would like to use some of the equity in our home to help build an emergency fund and give us a little more financial cushion each month since we're living pretty hand-to-mouth right now. What are your thoughts on whether a reverse mortgage would work for us?
• I'm 66.5 years old and dealing with Social Security. I took my Social Security last year, starting it in June. I'm considering withdrawing what I've received and reapplying later, in a few more months or a year. What advice do you have about withdrawing my claim and any drawbacks I should know?
• When should I start receiving my Social Security benefits? I'll be eligible at 66.5 years old but intend to continue working until at least 70. What are the pros and cons of taking my benefits at 66.5 years old versus waiting until 70? I'm also considering using the monthly check between now and 70 to help pay my mortgage, but I'm unsure if that's the best financial decision. What are your thoughts on my options?

Resources Mentioned:

• Christian Credit Counselors
• Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool
• Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)
• FaithFi App