The Money Challenge Podcast

Jump over the the More Than Money (with Art Rainer) podcast to hear how my wife and I think through the world of marriage and money. See you there!

We are officially wrapping up The Money Challenge Podcast. But don't worry, we have a new podcast called More Than Money (with Art Rainer)! Go check it out. See you there!

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? 

What's the secret to increasing your wealth? On this episode, we reveal it.

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. 

Don't let your kids leave for college without any knowledge about how money works.

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. 

And you thought we were just going to ignore your questions...

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.