1 Thessalonians 5:11 reads, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” That’s a call to action that we take very seriously on this program. It’s why we’re here - to equip you to manage money according to God’s financial principles. Rob gives a report on how we’re doing.<ul><li>We’re very excited about our just released 2021 MoneyWise Ministry Report. We’re also grateful for all the Lord has allowed us to accomplish in the past year. MoneyWise exists to help people learn and apply biblical wisdom to their financial decisions and with over 2,000 verses on money and possessions, God has provided us incredible wisdom to manage money based on the fundamental truth that God owns everything. We’re to be humble stewards, content with his provision, and joyfully generous.</li><li>MoneyWise Media is built on the radio ministry of Larry Burkett and Howard Dayton, giving us the unique opportunity to educate millions of listeners each year with the wisdom and truth of God’s financial principles. More than just equipping people with knowledge, we also provide incredible tools and resources to help people actually apply the Bible’s wisdom in their personal finances.</li><li>We’ve also intentionally and prayerfully expanded beyond being just a radio ministry.</li><li>Audio content - MoneyWise radio programs, MoneyWise Live on the Moody Network, and the syndicated MoneyWise and MoneyWise Minute - the most listened to programs on biblical money management anywhere.</li><li>One million radio listeners tune in weekly on more than 1700 Christian radio outlets and our podcast had 900,000 streams in 2020.</li><li>Written content - We bring together practical biblical financial content by the leading authors in Christian finance to help God’s people confidently align their financial decisions with their Christian values.</li><li>MoneyWise articles plus content from Gospel Patrons, Compass— Finances God’s Way, Christian Stewardship Network, Faith Driven Investor, Ron Blue Institute. Generous Giving, and Art Rainer.</li><li>Online - The MoneyWise website and mobile app are now the premier destinations for the best content in biblical money management with over 10,000 views per month. Videos, podcasts, and articles are curated for users to help them take the next step on their stewardship journey.</li><li>We’re especially encouraged by the response to the MoneyWise app. It’s an innovative money management tool that’s now helping over 20,000 people apply biblical principles to their daily financial decisions. The app is available on web, iOS, and Android and can securely connect to over 12,000 financial institutions, providing unique insights and reports to ensure they are being wise stewards.</li><li>Our Certified Kingdom Advisor® professionals and trained MoneyWise coaches are always there to guide stewards in implementing biblical financial wisdom.</li><li>Listeners and users have access to trained biblical financial coaches offering one-on-one and group coaching. More than 50 coaches have answered more than 3,000 questions in the last year, and are now moderating our Community Forum providing answers and encouragement to users on the web and in our mobile app.</li><li>There’s also the MoneyWise Community Forum a digital gathering place for stewards to ask questions, share a tip, or connect with others on the journey to align their financial decisions with their faith.</li><li>MoneyWise Media’s parent ministry, Kingdom Advisors, has granted the Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation to more than 1,500 financial professionals who have met high standards in experience, character, and training in delivering advice that aligns with the values and priorities of Christians.</li><li>We hope you’ll take advantage of all these resources. It’s an honor and a pleasure to provide them to you as we all seek to wisely manage God’s resources.</li></ul>Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at Questions@MoneyWiseLive.org:<ul><li>If your son is now a high school freshman and is showing interest in investing, what are some basic pointers for him?</li><li>If you have about $27,000 in EE bonds that aren't to mature until 2032, should you go ahead and cash them and the funds into something with a better interest rate?</li><li>If you're downsizing and just sold your home, should you finance your new condo or just use the cash from your recent sale?</li><li>If you're 72 and have 401(k) can you move it from The Principal to Schwab without a taxable event?</li><li>Can you consider a private pension part of your deferred comp?</li><li>If you're interested in getting a construction loan online, where should be begin your search? <a href="https://www.bankrate.com/">https://www.bankrate.com/</a></li><li>If you have 2 IRAs one with a $200,000 balance and a smaller one with $40,000 that is the current and active one, how can you decide whether to keep them separate or combine?</li><li>If you currently have a trust where the balance is evenly shared across your 3 children, how can include grandchildren?</li><li>If you are interested in downsizing, how do juggle buying a house when your current one isn't sold yet?</li><li>What is the difference between a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Financial Advisor? What is a CFA?</li></ul>Be sure to check out the rest of MoneyWise.org to connect with a MoneyWise Coach or access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook (MoneyWise Media) and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep MoneyWise on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Donate tab at the top of the page.

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1 Thessalonians 5:11 reads, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”  - a call to action we take seriously on this program.  It’s why we’re here - to equip you to manage money by to God’s financial principles.

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