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“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.” - Proverbs 13:22God's Word is clear that faithful stewards should leave an inheritance for future generations. That inheritance doesn't have to be money. Passing along biblical principles such as generosity to grandkids, well, that's priceless. Ron Blue joins us to talk about it.Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance, including Splitting Heirs: Giving Your Money and Things to Your Children Without Ruining Their Lives.More Than Money: The Heart of GenerosityGrandparents have a unique opportunity to model and teach generosity to their grandchildren. Generosity is about much more than giving money. Money is just a tool we can use to bless others and make the world a better place.When taught early, generosity can break the grip of materialism and shape how children view and manage money for a lifetime. By demonstrating that financial success involves not just acquiring wealth but sharing it, grandparents can instill values that reflect God's Kingdom.Starting the ConversationThe best way to teach generosity is to connect it to core Christian values like love, stewardship, compassion, and service. Ron Blue suggests beginning with young grandchildren by reading Christian children's books that highlight stories of generosity.From there, move to practical activities:Set aside money to give to the grandchildren, and let them choose the charity.Engage in community service together, such as volunteering at a soup kitchen or helping a neighbor in need.Discuss how giving often involves sacrifice, such as donating toys to children in homeless shelters. Experiencing the joy of giving firsthand can leave a lasting impression.These activities help children see that generosity isn't just a concept—it's an actionable way to reflect Christ's love.Generosity in Everyday LifeGrandparents can incorporate lessons about generosity into everyday life by encouraging grandchildren to:Donate part of their birthday or allowance money to a cause they care about.Participate in family conversations about budgeting for spending, saving, and giving.Volunteer for local community projects together.These experiences not only teach the importance of generosity but also demonstrate that giving is a planned and intentional part of the Christian walk.Generosity and Legacy PlanningMany grandparents focus on leaving a financial legacy, but weaving generosity into their estate planning is even more critical. Some ways to do this include:Allocating part of their estate for charitable giving.Setting up a Giving Fund through organizations like the National Christian Foundation and involving grandchildren in decisions about where the funds should go.These steps ensure that generosity remains a central value in the family's legacy.The Long-Term ImpactTeaching grandchildren about generosity has profound long-term effects. It helps them avoid the chains of materialism and be more faithful stewards of God's resources. By modeling and encouraging generosity, grandparents can leave a lasting legacy that impacts their family and furthers God's Kingdom.Grandparents, you have an incredible role to play in shaping your grandchildren's values and faith. Start small, be intentional, and watch as your legacy of generosity grows in the hearts of your family.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I have a 403(b) that's earning 3% interest. I'm 72 and will soon need to start taking the required minimum distributions. Since I have yet to pay taxes on this money, what's the best way to handle the withdrawals to minimize the taxation? Should I put it in a savings account or roll it into an IRA?I have a double-wide manufactured home with a 9.4% interest rate mortgage. How can I upgrade the house to increase its value and get a lower interest rate through refinancing? We're living paycheck-to-paycheck with no savings.I've been a Christian for 40 years, and my wife and I have always tithed, even when money was tight. In the last couple of years, God has provided an income stream we never thought possible, proving His faithfulness to us. We now have resources we never dreamed of having.Resources Mentioned:Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas ChildLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Stock markets have seen record highs in the past couple of months. Is it a good time to take profits?Well, it certainly can be a good time to take profits if you've seen your investments go through the roof recently. And today, I want to tell you about a way to realize those gains for God's Kingdom.Why Donate Appreciated Stocks?With recent historic highs in the markets, now is an excellent time to consider donating appreciated stocks to your church or other ministries. Donating stock instead of cash can significantly benefit both the donor and recipient, primarily due to its tax advantages.The Benefits of Donating StocksDonating appreciated stocks to a ministry typically gets a higher tax deduction and avoids capital gains taxes. This means you can give more than you might if you donate cash. Here's why:Tax Deductible: The total value of the stock is deductible.Avoid Capital Gains Taxes: There is no need to pay taxes on the appreciated value.If the stock value has appreciated, donating it directly to a church or charity is usually the best option. However, if the stock has lost value, it's better to sell it, take the deductible loss, and then donate the cash proceeds.Understanding the Tax BenefitsThe tax benefits of donating stocks depend on the type of organization you're giving to and your adjusted gross income. Donating appreciated stocks allows you to use their fair market value as an itemized deduction if you've held the stock for over a year.Let's say you bought 50 shares of Mock Industries at $20 each, totaling $1,000. Those shares are worth $40 each, making your investment worth $2,000. If you sell the shares and donate the after-tax proceeds, you'd have to pay 20% capital gains taxes on the $1,000 profit, leaving you with $1,800 to donate. However, donating the stock directly means the church receives $2,000, which you can deduct from your taxes.Some ministries may not be set up to accept stock donations and might ask you to sell the stock first. This is less efficient due to the capital gains taxes involved.Using Third-Party OrganizationsOrganizations like the National Christian Foundation (NCF) can handle stock donations for you. By setting up a donor-advised fund or a Giving Fund, you can donate cash, stocks, or other assets, which NCF will liquidate and distribute to your chosen ministries. This method also offers flexibility in managing your taxes.One significant advantage of using a Giving Fund at NCF is the ability to "bundle" your deductions. For instance, if you typically tithe $12,000 annually, you're still below the standard deduction of $14,600 for single taxpayers or $29,200 for married taxpayers filing jointly. However, if you donate $36,000 worth of stock into your Giving Fund, you can take the full deduction in one year, which can exceed the standard deduction, then spread out your actual donations over the following years.Donating appreciated stocks is a powerful way to increase your giving while reaping significant tax benefits. By leveraging tools like donor-advised funds from organizations like the National Christian Foundation, you can maximize your impact on God's Kingdom while minimizing your tax burden.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:Is there a statute of limitations for a collection agency to collect credit card debt? What is the best way to move multiple 401(k)'s from past employers to one account? About $750,000 was invested with my investment manager across a few investments. I'm being charged 1% in fees, which I understand is standard, but another company mentioned most of my investments are in just 6 ETFs, so there is little active management involved, and I should be charged closer to 0.8%. Given the passive nature of the strategy, I would like a second opinion on if 1% seems too high. I also have about $50,000 left on my mortgage with a rate of 2.75%, and I can pay it off this year. I'm figuring out whether I should pay it off early.Resources Mentioned:National Christian Foundation (NCF)Consumer Financial Protection BureauRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

On our annual 'Giving Fund Sunday', a day where Light Church gives 10% of its annual income away to other churches, plants, ministries and charities. Dan Belshaw framed our giving with a message all around the movements of the kingdom of God vs the movements of the world. A helpful framework to view finance and giving.

Wildlife advocates protest over lack of action on state Route 224, Wasatch County awards $285k for trails, arts and parks projects, Canyons parking garage to be built in one phase, not two, planners say, Howard Sorenson, co-founder of the South Summit Trails Foundation, has an update on the Weber Pathway trail, Women's Giving Fund members to select $75k grant recipient, National Weather Service meteorologist Christine Kruse looks at summer trends and what may lie ahead, Heber leaders modify water and sewer line replacement project due to nearly $11M budget shortfall, Construction to impact Park City portion of Rail Trail and Jeffrey Howrey, co-founder of local rock band Dr. Bob, talks about the band's legacy and an upcoming show.

‘This is Sundance's home': Park City braces for potential departure of iconic indie fest, Utah Symphony and Opera Marketing Director Meredith Laing has details on this summer's Deer Valley Music Festival, Elite runner, women's sports advocate, and author Lauren Fleshman, Women's Giving Fund member Rebecca Blanchette and Adult Services Librarian Kate Mapp talk about next Monday's presentation at PC Library, Park City Chamber Bureau Sustainability Director Morgan Mingle and VP of Marketing and Communications Dan Howard have an update on the sustainability grants and winter lodging numbers and KB Richins makes it to American Idol top 12.

If you want to understand, learn about, or even rationally criticize impact investing, Fran Seegull is the person to know in the United States. Fran is president of the U. S. Impact Investing Alliance. She helped incubate the Alliance at the Ford Foundation in partnership with Darren Walker. In 2023, John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation succeeded Walker as Alliance Advisory Board Chair.Fran is also executive director of the Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing, a donor collaborative in the field. She was previously Chief Investment Officer at ImpactAssets. which includes The Giving Fund, now a $3 billion impact investing donor-advised fund. She served on the G7 Working Group on Asset Allocation, worked for PwC, and taught at the USC Business School, where her course was named the best graduate level elective course at the school.Fran has an MBA from Harvard, but somehow she's managed to stay grounded and be a problem solver in the real world. Fran is smart, funny, realistic, high powered, and the person to know if you want to know anything about impact investing.

Mountain Trails Foundation trails update (3:08), UDOT selects gondola, enhanced bus service to improve LCC traffic issues (7:37), Park City Institute board member Ari Ioannides on Big Stars, Bright Nights (11:07), Marketplace development near Silver Summit moving ahead (21:45), Homestake housing project, open flame ban could be finalized Thursday (23:44), Women's Giving Fund's Dalia Gonzales and PC Tots' Sue Banerjee, the winner of this year's grant (26:25), Park City Film's Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings (40:05)

Wasatch County should reject proposed temple agreement, dark sky advocates say (3:43), Summit County manager shares agenda for county council meeting (9:24), Commemorative flyover covers Summit, Wasatch counties (20:45), Youth Sports Alliance programs update (22:16), Summertime bizarre crime (30:28), Park City author releases new book on prolific art thief (32:56), Women's Giving Fund finalists (35:07), Private pickleball facility in Silver Creek goes before planning commission (43:12), Summit Bike Share launches this weekend (44:55), Park City visitation down, hotel prices up (46:44), Park City Institute announces partial summer concert line up (48:38)

Matt is the executive director of the Blackbaud giving fund. He leads the organization's mission to unleash generosity by connecting people to the causes they care about throughout the world. Key Takeaways:Donor Advised means that the donor tells the organization where to send the money. Then as long as that charity is in good standing with the IRS, they'll send the funds to that charity. Workplace giving amplifies the rate, it also allows employees to experience the joy of being able to give and connect with organizations that they want to. Giving donations to a donor-advised fund is a great way to take something that has grown for you and move it into a charitable unit so that you can put it to use charitable sector. It starts with an emotional connection to something that speaks to you. You can't make people care about what you do, so stop trying to convince people. Instead, let you intend to call and connect with people that share your values.  “Workplace giving is teaching these employees how to be philanthropists as they move forward in their career.” “Employees want to work for a company that does something of social good. If those companies can offer it, then now you've got employees who want it, companies are offering it, it's a great match. And it's a great experience for them to be involved.” “It's a core part of what we want to do. Because we see ourselves as amplifying giving and creating this connection between the donor and the nonprofit, it's hard to have a connection if the nonprofit doesn't know who the donor is.” - Matt Nash  Reach out to Matt Nash at:Website: https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-nash/ Be more confident, credible & convincing to your board & supporters without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work.   Get your free starter kit today at  www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com Connect with Maryanne Dersch: maryanne@courageouscommunication.com  

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (07:43) Kristi Cumming and Dalia Gonzalez with the Park City Community Foundation, who discuss Women's Giving Fund plans for 2023, (21:53) US Ski and Snowboard Director of Marketing and Communications Courtney Harkins provides an update on recent and upcoming winter competitions, (35:15) and Kimball Arts Center Director Aldy Milliken has details on a new exhibit and work on the Arts District and Arts Fest contract extension.

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. CCI Mechanical is involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems for commercial and industrial facilities throughout the West. Greg LaHue, CCI's pre-construction manager, shares more. GREG LAHUE: Utah is one of the fastest growing states in the country with a changing skyline and robust construction activity. This includes multifamily apartments, high rises, US government facilities, manufacturing plants and many other projects. CCI Mechanical is a full-service design and build mechanical trade partner providing support to the construction industry. CCI Mechanical was established in 1961. Since then, some of the notable buildings we've been a part of include Vivint Smart Home Arena, City Creek Center and many of the large office buildings supporting Utah's Silicon Slopes. Mechanical construction can be challenging which is why we take full responsibility for the mechanical systems we design, build, and ultimately maintain throughout the life of the building. Our people create and grow our great reputation because, for us, every day is an opportunity to enhance our customers perspective of what we do. Find out more at CCIMechanical.com. DEREK MILLER: CCI Mechanical has in-house engineers, plumbers, sheet metal workers, as well as pipe fabrication and sheet metal shops. They also have a Giving Fund to help charities, causes, and individuals. See the company's website for more. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally Aired: November 21, 2022

Have you ever thought of how impactful a nature walk can enhance your work relationships? When you're facing work-life balance challenges and want to reconnect with your sense of self and what is important, maybe what you need, is to shift your way of thinking. Nature-based coaching is a way of coaching where you get to reconnect with yourself away from your usual work environment.   In this episode of the Legendary Leaders Podcast, we have Fiona Parashar, Founder & CEO of Leadership Coaching, which is a BCorps-certified Organization committed to its mission, to increase positive Leadership in the workplace and prioritize well-being for people and the planet. Fiona started her career in Advertising, but later she set up Leadership Coaching, combining her love of people and Psychology with her business skills and experience.  Listen in to learn how to incorporate spaciousness, nature-based coaching, positive future focus, and beautiful power questions in your everyday life, to achieve positivity. You will also learn the importance of sharing and exploring your vision with your team as a Leader, so they can support you.       This podcast is sponsored by InnerProfessional online training programs. With courses geared specifically for Legendary Leaders, InnerProfessional provides an extraordinary catalog of leadership and professional development programs unlike any online training you've experienced before.   Key Takeaways:  How coaching in nature deepens the emotional and psychological impact.   How nature walks can enhance the quality of thinking, energy, and connection between people.   Why making small incremental steps in your thinking and showing up, can have a huge difference in your Leadership.   The importance of visualizing your future, to help regulate your present decisions.   How to build your confidence as a Woman Leader by building your competence and support system.   Episode timeline:  [1:13] Intro  [11:04] How Fiona helps Leaders create and thrive in a healthy workplace, so they can lead by example.   [13:50] How Fiona helps people become psychologically flexible and agile in their way of being and leading.   [18:47] Fiona's experience running the Positive Vision Day work – one-on-one coaching with Leaders.   [22:46] The peace, tranquility, and relaxation Leaders achieve from the Positive Vision Day work.  [25:02] Aspects of the coaching walk that enhances the intimacy between the Coach and their Client.   [32:00] The four techniques Fiona encourages Leaders to incorporate into their everyday life.   [39:42] The compounding effects of having the discipline to link your present decisions with your future self.   [44:50] How to share and explore your vision with your Team as a Leader so they can support you.   [48:46] Positive Leadership – leading an organization to be a force for good to those working in it.   [50:42] How Fiona's organization supports Women to accelerate the gender gap in the workplace.   [55:17] How you can support gender-based programs and start making a difference.  [58:58] Tips on how to find your voice as a Leader in your organization.   [1:02:40] Why Fiona wrote her book A Beautiful Way to Coach, plus the power of writing your thoughts.  Quotes:  “Your personal life has an impact on who you are as a Leader and vice versa… it's about finding your individual small steps, that work for you.”- Cathleen Merkel [39:30]  “If you can get into the discipline of linking your present decisions to your future self, that is strong and compelling.”- Fiona Parashar [39:44]    Find | Fiona Parashar  Business Website: https://www.leadershipcoaching.co.uk/   On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-coaching-bath-london/   Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beautiful-Way-Coach-Positive-Psychology/dp/103211603X    Bio: Fiona is the Founder & CEO of Leadership Coaching which is a BCorps Certified Organisation committed to its mission to increase positive Leadership in the workplace and prioritise   well-being for people and the planet.    Fiona started her career in Advertising, working for Redwood publishing, Ogilvy, Lintas and then promoted to the board of Universal McCann, ending up as joint MD. But after having her second child, Fiona craved a better work life balance. So, in 2000 she set up Leadership Coaching, combining her love of people and Psychology with her business skills and experience. Three years later Fiona published ‘The Balancing Act'. Just this year, Fiona has written her second book, ‘A Beautiful Way to Coach' all about the Positive Vision Day work that she does. Fiona enjoys working with some brilliant coaching partners who are aligned on values and the vision. She has won an award for excellence in Business Psychology Coaching and worked with Leaders from right across the communications industry. Fiona loves paying it forward with mentoring, coaching, or supporting emerging Female talent. CHAMPIONING POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY With a degree in Psychology and a Masters in Positive Psychology, Fiona believes strongly, that resolving issues, is best achieved by focusing on strengths over shortfalls. A great believer in Personal and Professional Development, she is also Certified as a Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and has developed coaching programmes that draw on the mix of Psychology with nature, to meet the challenge of what positive Leadership needs to be in uncertain times. PURPOSE-LED AND PASSIONATE Leadership Coaching has always been a purpose-led business, not only supporting people's well-being, but donating a percentage of time to pro bono coaching for charities. Having been an active member of WACL for more than 20 years, Fiona is passionate about accelerating gender equality, and is also a member of the Bath Women's Giving Fund and a Trustee for Health and Wellbeing trust.    SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts.    About Cathleen Merkel:    As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, worn-out Women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple six step framework, Cathleen helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; but also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU!   Cathleen focuses on women who have lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are ‘running in a hamster wheel', trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come.  At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future.    With over 15 years of Leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a Female Leader herself; she has also been Leading and supporting various Leadership Development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations.   Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences' – was Cathleen able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet!    Find | Cathleen Merkel  At cathleenmerkel.com  On Instagram: @CathleenMerkel  On Facebook: @CathleenMerkelCoaching  On LinkedIn: @CathleenMerkel    Tune in here:   https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K   https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ   https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/85d200fb-8e1d-46b3-b550-b00b9666f00f/The-Legendary-Leaders-Podcast   

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher's guest include: (06:45) Canyons Village Management Association Planning and Operations Manager John Simmons with details on the 3-day Forum Fest starting Friday, (25:33) Eat Awesome Things' Meaghan Miller-Gitlin and Charlene Rodriguez with discussion on their Women's Giving Fund proposal, and (37:21) Bets Connor Pott, one of the original band members of Dr. Bob's, with details on the band's two upcoming shows celebrating their 40th anniversary.

2 Corinthians 8:2 says, For in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. In that passage, the Apostle Paul is writing about the joyful giving by the impoverished Macedonian church for relief of the saints. It's a message that should inspire us today. We'll talk about that with Eric Most. of the Eric Most is president of National Christian Foundation (NCF) Rocky Mountains, based in Denver. Eric's passionate about spreading God's glory throughout the nations, and he's an expert in mobilizing resources to help you participate in that more fully through your giving. In the passage quoted above, Paul is writing to the wealthy Corinthian church about the generosity of the poor Macedonian churches. We live in the wealthiest nation in history, so Paul could just as well have written that to us. Paul writes about the joy of giving, especially sacrificial giving. And Eric Most says we can still experience that kind of joy today. BE INTENTIONAL It's important to be intentional about our giving. Think about the things you're passionate about; the causes the Lord has placed on your heart. He encourages Christians to start by supporting their local church. But beyond that, give a lot of intentional thought (and prayer!) to how and where you will give. When you're intentional about your giving; when you have plan for how and where you'll give, it's also okay to say no sometimes. If God has placed a different giving opportunity on your heart, and you're clear about that and have a plan for your giving, you don't need to feel guilty about passing up a particular opportunity to give. Eric says developing a family mission or passion statement can really help you to clarify where your giving dollars should primarily be devoted. NCF offers practical expertise and guide books to help you develop a plan for your giving and maximize the impact of your gifts. Also communicate with your family to find out what each member of your family is passionate about supporting. Teach your kids the joy of giving. Think about the legacy and the impact that, by God's grace and for His glory, you're trying to create. Once you find your giving passion and make a plan, you can also leave room in your giving budget for those times when the Holy Spirit may prompt you to give outside of that plan. Here are a few things you can do today at NCFgiving.com: ● Open a Giving Fund at NCF (donor-advised fund) to start granting to the causes you care about ● Visit the Generosity Library for a curated collection of books, podcasts, videos, and more ● Start a conversation with to explore your unique giving opportunities and questions For general help and guidance in creating your giving plan and strategy, visit Ncfgiving.com/strategy. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● Is it wise to use a lump sum of money for home improvements? ● How do you determine the best way to give to one family member without making others feel you're treatment family members unequally or unfairly? RESOURCES MENTIONED: ● Capitol One 360 Checking Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

2 Corinthians 8:2 says, For in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. In that passage, the Apostle Paul is writing about the joyful giving by the impoverished Macedonian church for relief of the saints. It's a message that should inspire us today. We'll talk about that with Eric Most. of the Eric Most is president of National Christian Foundation (NCF) Rocky Mountains, based in Denver. Eric's passionate about spreading God's glory throughout the nations, and he's an expert in mobilizing resources to help you participate in that more fully through your giving. In the passage quoted above, Paul is writing to the wealthy Corinthian church about the generosity of the poor Macedonian churches. We live in the wealthiest nation in history, so Paul could just as well have written that to us. Paul writes about the joy of giving, especially sacrificial giving. And Eric Most says we can still experience that kind of joy today. BE INTENTIONAL It's important to be intentional about our giving. Think about the things you're passionate about; the causes the Lord has placed on your heart. He encourages Christians to start by supporting their local church. But beyond that, give a lot of intentional thought (and prayer!) to how and where you will give. When you're intentional about your giving; when you have plan for how and where you'll give, it's also okay to say no sometimes. If God has placed a different giving opportunity on your heart, and you're clear about that and have a plan for your giving, you don't need to feel guilty about passing up a particular opportunity to give. Eric says developing a family mission or passion statement can really help you to clarify where your giving dollars should primarily be devoted. NCF offers practical expertise and guide books to help you develop a plan for your giving and maximize the impact of your gifts. Also communicate with your family to find out what each member of your family is passionate about supporting. Teach your kids the joy of giving. Think about the legacy and the impact that, by God's grace and for His glory, you're trying to create. Once you find your giving passion and make a plan, you can also leave room in your giving budget for those times when the Holy Spirit may prompt you to give outside of that plan. Here are a few things you can do today at NCFgiving.com: ● Open a Giving Fund at NCF (donor-advised fund) to start granting to the causes you care about ● Visit the Generosity Library for a curated collection of books, podcasts, videos, and more ● Start a conversation with to explore your unique giving opportunities and questions For general help and guidance in creating your giving plan and strategy, visit Ncfgiving.com/strategy. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● Is it wise to use a lump sum of money for home improvements? ● How do you determine the best way to give to one family member without making others feel you're treatment family members unequally or unfairly? RESOURCES MENTIONED: ● Capitol One 360 Checking Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

GoFundMe's list of verified fundraisers: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/donate-to-texas-elementary-school-shooting-relief A memorial fund has been set up by Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District through First State Bank of Uvalde. Donations will go to families of the shooting victims, the district said in a tweet. There are three ways to contribute: Donate via Zelle using the email address: robbschoolmemorialfund@gmail.com Mail checks to 200 E. Nopal St., Uvalde, TX 78801 Visit any of the First State Bank branches to donate in person Checks should be made payable to the “Robb School Memorial Fund.” The OneStar Foundation has created a webpage for donations to support the victims' families, teachers and the Uvalde community. All donations submitted through the OneStar Foundation site will be funneled to the Robb School Memorial Fund established by First State Bank of Uvalde. Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced his office is working with the San Antonio Area Foundation to establish two funds that would turn over 100% of the proceeds to families directly impacted by the shooting or provide long-term assistance to the Uvalde community. Donations may be made online here. Four victims of the Uvalde shooting were taken to University Hospital for treatment. University Health has set up the Uvalde Victims Relief Fund and ensured that “every penny goes toward helping the patients and families who walk through our doors.” You can donate here. United Way created the United with Uvalde fund to support the victims' families and the community saying 100% of the fund will support the Uvalde community with immediate and long-term mental health resources. H-E-B shoppers can donate to the company's Spirit of Giving Fund by making monetary donations in-store at the register for $1, $3, $5, $50, or $100 or at checkout for curbside and home delivery orders. Additional donations to support the fund can be made at heb.com/donate. All donations collected will benefit the victims and families of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, H-E-B said in a press release. Thank you KSAT and GoFundMe for the information provided. Stay safe and stay strong.

Learn how one couple came together to pay off $400k of debt, become financially free, and give over $1 million! Simple Money, Rich Life Let's start off with some good news: You don't need a complicated plan to achieve financial independence or freedom.  In fact, that's probably either slowing down your progress or keeping you from even starting. I've seen and personal experiences how a simple plan can be an effective way to keep you moving in the right direction.  Bob and Linda Lotich are on the show today to explain how. They're the creators of SeedTime and the authors of Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact.  Linda and Bob are coming on the podcast to discuss how families can reset things and have a rich life. I had a chance to read their book and loved how it had s money great takeaways.  I thought Bob and Linda did a really good job of balancing the head and the heart with this. You have this story of getting out of debt and showing the bits and pieces, but more importantly, those conversations they were having about the purpose behind this journey. Besides working towards financial freedom, the book also examines doing something meaningful with the money, especially on the giving side.  In this episode, we get into: how Bob and Linda synced up with their finances and goals tactics and strategies they used and recommend to pursue financial freedom creating an easy to manage financial system that allows them to live debt-free and be generous givers Hope you enjoy! Resources for Families Interested in Financial Independence If you're looking to get ahead with your finances as a family, here are some resources to check out! Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Connect with Linda and Bob: Seedtime Simple Money, Rich Life Why We Began Giving Our Age As a Percentage Should You Have a Giving Fund? Retire Early By Rethinking Your Priorities Setting Up Your Retirement with the Right Tools Mortgage Free Master Plan The New Family Financial Road Map Don't forget we have the free course 5 Days to $5K. It's a week-long email course designed to help you find, save, and earn extra cash so you can reach your family and financial goals faster! Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! If you're living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today. As a credit union, Coastal serves its members first including an annual loyalty bonus. We've been members for years and love their service and competitive rates on checking and savings accounts! Rollover Your 401(k) Easily with Capitalize We're grateful for wonderful partners like Capitalize. Not only do they support the podcast, but they help make managing your money so much easier.  Did you know that it's estimated that there are currently over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts? In fact, the average American changes jobs every 4 years.  And because of the Great Resignation, you or someone you know might be changing jobs even more  It's an extreme case of out of sight and out of mind. Is your old 401(k) in there somewhere, left behind at a job you're no longer with? One huge benefit with an IRA is you get to choose how your money is invested, not your old employer.  If you want to consolidate your old 401(k) and have more options with how you invest, it may be time to roll them over into an IRA.   With Capitalize, they handle the process from start-to-finish – for FREE. They handle the process from start-to-finish, and yes that includes calling the 401(k) provider on your behalf.  Find out how and get started today!  Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and becoming financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple, Spotify, or Audible. Buy me a cup of coffee!

You're in a group of eight friends who have a tradition of putting in $40 for each person's birthday. One member, who is a partner of a close friend, hasn't contributed despite having read all the messages. Do you put his name on the card? How do you broach the issue of money?

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29 2 Corinthians 9:6 reads,The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will also reap generously.For over a century, Americans who itemize their taxes have been able to deduct their charitable giving. But a new study has revealed a problem with one form of that giving. Should you shy away from setting up a donor-advised fund and not take advantage of the tax benefits they offer? Not at all. If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax form, a donor-advised fund is still one of the best ways you can maximize your giving to your church or other ministries. The best way to do that is by setting one up with the National Christian Foundation or NCF. Their version is called a Giving Fund. NCF takes great pains to quickly get money to ministries. It's one of the largest US charities and the largest Christian grant-maker in the world. Over 30,000 families have used their Giving Funds to send more than $13 billion to 63,000 ministries, churches, and other charities. Unlike other entities that manage donor-advised funds, NCF's mission is to mobilize resources. They don't try to accumulate assets under management, but rather to inspire givers to direct their NCF giving funds to charities and causes that need it most. NCF is an industry leader in the amount of funds granted each year which means more money is available for immediate impact. Get more information atNCFGiving.com. Acts 20:35 sums up the work at NCF:In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.' On today's program we also answer your questions: My husband and I have lost faith in our financial advisor. What advice do you have about switching advisorsmoving our portfolio from one advisor to the next? What should we take to the advisor? What do you think about timing the market? What are the top 3 companies you'd recommend to get a good credit card in terms of no annual fee, good interest rate, and getting money back? Is there any reason we shouldn't enter into a non-QM mortgage? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions 24/7 at (800) 525-7000 or email them toQuestions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website atMoneyWise.orgwhere you can listen to past programs, connect with a MoneyWise Coach, and even download free, helpful resources like the free MoneyWise app. Like and Follow us on Facebook at MoneyWise Media for the very latest discussion! And remember that it's your prayerful and financial support that keeps MoneyWise on the air. Help us continue this outreach by clicking the Donate tab on our website or in our app.

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On today's Local News Hour : ( 02:59) Mountain Trails Report with Lora Smith. ( 07:54) Ex. Director of EATS – that's Eat Awesome Things at School Meghan Miller-Gitlin – talks about what they plan to do with their Women's Giving Fund grant and what's happening this summer with school out. ( 14:07) Park City's traffic calming project, called People-First Streets, allows residents to create ways to slow cars so pedestrians and bikers can safely navigate neighborhoods as Caroylnn Murray reports ( 17:59) Sean Higgins story about Utah experiencing historic levels of drought this summer, water restrictions have been put in place across the state -- including here in the Wasatch Back. Although the situation is still serious, Park City used much less water than it did one year ago over the Fourth of July holiday. ( 21:31) Summit County Sheriff Justin Martinez talks about the shortage of deputies and how to best fix that. ( 37:46) Park City Filmmaker Cole Sax talks about his new film - out just

On today's Local News Hour : (10:06) - Executive Director of Jewish Family Services Ellen Silver - this year's Women's Giving Fund grant winner and Community Foundation Board Chair, Kristi Cumming talk about the process and what they plan to do with the grant money. (23:15) - Bassist for the band Upstate Harry D'Agostino talks about their show at the Eccles Center on Saturday. General Admission tickets are free but must be reserved in advance from the Park City Institute. (30:48) - Executive Director of the Park City Summit County Arts Council Jocelyn Scudder with details about this week's Monster Drawing Rally at the Kimball Art Center. (39:40) - Summit Community Garden Executive Director Sloane Johnson has a gardens update.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29 Proverbs 11:24 tells us,One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. It’s one of many verses that proclaim God will provide and bless those who are generous.We’d all like to give more, but sometimes that seems to conflict with our need to prepare for when we can no longer work. David Parsley joins us to talk about that today. Then it’s your calls at 800-525-7000.Our Guest today is David Parsley, Senior Relationship Manager with the National Christian Foundation in Tampa Bay. David has more than 30 years of sales and consulting experience and loves helping families create strategies to enhance their giving. Confusion/fear of not having a solid plan for lifestyle, health events, etc. realities that can often hold people back from being more generous. To put this into context, David shares a story about an advisor’s client named Steve. Steve has experienced some major life changes his wife passed away, he sold his 30-year business, no kids, and he’s getting ready to retire. He wants to have a plan, a giving strategy, for being generous and staying involved with some local charities while also maintaining a modest lifestyle income. Steve developed a giving strategy to meet his unique situation. He determined his lifestyle income: Charitable Gift Annuity, opened a Giving Fund through NCF, and gave out of his IRA. All of these solutions helped Steve reduce taxes on what he was giving Steve’s story is still unfolding, and his situation is unique. But those who are thinking about how to pass down wealth to kids and grandkids, it’s important to have those conversations now, so that you’re passing down values as well as valuables. The National Christian Foundation has seen how a giving strategy can lead to more joy in giving and a deeper purpose for the story God is writing. To explore more about wealth and resources,visit the generosity library to grow in your journey of generosity: ncfgiving.com/library You can also learn more about our giving solutions and how they’re leveraged at ncfgiving.com/stories particularly an article about how to leverage your IRA for giving. David Parsley with the National Christian Foundation has been our guest today. Their website again is NCFGiving.com. Here are a couple of questions we answered from our callers on today’s program: I retired at 55 years old to help take care of my parents. I was with my company for 31 years. I invested in stocks during this time. My financial advisor recommended that I decrease my stock portfolio, so I did to 52%. I think I could increase it, so that my finds will last. Advice? My husband and I are considering buying a condo in my daughter’s college town for her to live in and then rent out after she is done with it. Is this wise? Ask your questions at (800) 525-7000 or email them toQuestions@MoneyWise.org. Visit our website atMoneyWise.orgwhere you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, purchase books, and even download free, helpful resources like the MoneyWise app. Like and Follow us on Facebook atMoneyWise Mediafor videos and the very latest discussion!Remember that it’s your prayerful and financial support that keeps MoneyWise on the air. Help us continue this outreach by clicking the Donate tab at the top of the page.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29 2 Corinthians 9 tells us, Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And He probably also appreciates asmartgiver. Christians are commanded to be generous toward God’s Kingdom and there’s no wrong way to do it. But some ways may be better than others. We’ll talk about one of those ways today on MoneyWise. We’re discussing donatingstocks. We had a caller on the program recently who wanted to donate some of his investments to MoneyWise and asked how to do it. Take advantage of this kind of giving to your church or favorite ministries. It’s sometimes a smarter way to give than by simply writing checks because it enables you to be evenmoregenerous. When you do that, you’re multiplying the impact of your giving because you eliminate capital gains tax on the stock you donate. That increases your giving capacity. And if you still like the stock you donated, you can use your increased cash flow to repurchase it. Let’s compare traditional giving to donating stock using a figure of $10,000. With traditional giving, you would start with that $10,000 in cash. You write checks to your church and other ministries for that amount. That obviously qualifies you for a $10,000 charitable deduction. You have to keep track of every tax receipt and you also continue to pay (at some point) capital gains tax on the sale of stocks in your portfolio. But now let’s say, instead of cash, you donate $10,000 worth of appreciated stock into your NCF Giving Fund. NCF then sells those stockstax free to youand puts the proceeds into your Giving Fund to be distributed to charities. You still have the $10,000 in cash youdidn’tdonate, which you can then use to reset the basis in your portfolio. You can use your tax savings to be even more generous. But there are even more advantages to donating stock through an NCF giving fund. The first one you might call deduct now, grant later. You can get a tax deduction this year for the full amount of your donated stock while granting it over several years. You can do this all online. You can sign in to your Giving Fund on NCF’s website from any device to see your fund balance, make gifts, and recommend grants to your favorite charities. So, as you can see, this really takes your giving to a whole new level. It enables you to set your giving goals across multiple years instead of just what you want to give now. This is something you’ll want to discuss with your financial advisor. Although that person is managing your portfolio, they may not really be aware of your giving goals. By sharing this with them, they can help you to select the best stocks or funds to donate. Download from National Christian Foundation’s,Stock giving: A smarter way to make an impact. On today’s program we also answer your questions: I have an amortized loan but am confused as to the percentages on the interest rate. I’ve saved money for my great-grandson’s college. I also have some coins that are of value. Where do I go to get these coins appraised to sell? We want to put $100 a month into a custodial IRA for my 3-year-old. That way, when she’s in her 20s, she can use that money any way she wishes. What are your thoughts? I want to give somebody money to help them pay off their house and need to be sure I’m doing this correctly. Do I need to call the lender myself? What are the necessary details that I need to iron out to do this? I’m young and want to know the best way to start saving for retirement. Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them toQuestions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website atMoneyWise.orgwhere you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, purchase books, and even download free, helpful resources like the free MoneyWise app. Like and Follow us on Facebook atMoneyWise Mediafor videos and the very latest discussion!Remember that it’s your prayerful and financial support that keeps MoneyWise on the air. Help us continue this outreach by clicking the Donate tab on our website or in our app.

"He who kidnaps a man and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, shall surely be put to death." - Exodus 21:16 The Exodus Road is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that is on a mission to empower rescue and free the millions of children from human trafficking around the world. Today we talk to Matt Parker about his story and how he and his wife got started and how we can help. This quote on their website says it all: "Justice is in the hands of the ordinary." Let's go take action! We have intentionally created the Storehouse Giving Fund through the National Christian Foundation to support this amazing organization. Please help us support them this year by giving directly to our Giving Fund so we can create a HUGE impact this year. Go to the Storehouse Giving Fund: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXD... To learn more about The Exodus Road, go here: https://theexodusroad.com/. Go listen to Until All Are Free podcast here: https://theexodusroad.com/podcast/. If you are interested in learning more about real estate investing and the Storehouse 3:10 Ventures team, contact us here: https://storehouse310turnkey.com/.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29 2 Corinthians 9:7 reads,Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.Gods Word is clear thatChristians should be generous,but it leaves room for how we practice that generosity. Today, host Rob West chats with Valerie Hogan of the National Christian Foundation about a way to make your giving more efficient and effective. Then its your calls at 800-525-7000.Valerie Hogan, is an attorney, a Certified Financial Planner and relationship manager at the National Christian Foundation. But most of all she has a passion for helping people overcome financial obstacles so they can give more generously. Valerie talks about her mission helping people be wise stewards of what Gods entrusted them for giving. She talks about a donor advised fund being a great way to do that. She describes a donor advised fund as a charitable checking account. You can move funds and other things into this fund and they are designated for charities. She then talks about who can benefit from and who should open what the National Christian Foundation calls a Giving Fund. She then gives specifics on how simple it is to open a giving fund and what the tax advantages of opening one can be. She explains how a giving fund with National Christian Foundation is different than opening one in another place and how NCF can help with year end giving. Some resources on this subject are listed below: Giving Fund video Giving Fund concept sheet Maximize your giving in 2020 Learn more aboutopening a Giving Fundwith NCF, ordownload the PDFfrom the MoneyWise Resources section. Here are some questions we answered from our callers on todays program: I am a school principle. What is the best way to give our teachers a bonus while keeping taxes at a minimum? Do you tithe on life insurance money? Ask your questions at (800) 525-7000 or email them atquestions@moneywise.org. Visit our website atmoneywise.orgwhere you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, purchase books, and even download free, helpful resources. Like and Follow us on Facebook atMoneyWise Mediafor videos and the very latest discussion!Remember that its your prayerful and financial support that keeps MoneyWise on the air. Help us continue this outreach by clicking the Donate tab at the top of the page.

A little overview of the {re}Birth of Craft Your Life Coaching and I talk about creating a giving fund. Why the giving fund is important is it's directly linked to your perception of abundance and that there will always be more - listen in for details! Woo-Woo Tool of the Week: The singing bowl- get a chance to listen to my new toy! Up-Leveling My Mindset: The Brendon Show on Nurturing Relationships As always, find me at www.craftyourlifecoaching.com - can't wait to help you craft YOUR life, 200 feet at a time. Got ideas for future topics? Questions you want explored? Email me at jennifer@craftyourlifecoaching.com *Remember - it's craft YOUR life. Not your mom's, not your judgy Aunt Susie's life... yours. Yank that hand back, put it on your heart, listen. Craft your life. Don't forget - November Dinners on Demand is now available. Snag yours! Have you signed up for The Sunday Spark? It's a free weekly email that gives you a little spark to create your best week ever. Sign up on my site!

In Episode 19, we sit down with Arielle Iniko Newton. Arielle is a writer and organizer within the Movement for Black Lives. She currently serves as Senior Editor of RaceBaitr, and Executive Director and Founder of the Black Giving Fund.  We talk with Arielle about the Black Giving Fund and it's mission, purpose and principles. We also talk about the Non-Profit Industrial Complex and why it will always be inadequate in the pursuit of Black Liberation. Arielle talks about BGF's work, giving directly to Black organizers, activists, content creators. We also speak with Arielle about the great work she's apart of over at RaceBaitR.  

Find out what that means for charities around the world. Plus, the buzz on covfefe and while Dads pay more attention to their sons, their daughters get this ...

When NCF giver Kim King recommended what she thought was a small grant from her Giving Fund and soon-after received a huge "thank you" call from the ministry's CEO, she knew something wasn't right. Kim did some research and found that she had mistakenly entered a comma instead of a decimal online, which made a huge difference in the amount of her grant ... and her impact.

Keith and Terri Davidson are NCF givers and owners of a prominent apartment management company in Atlanta, Georgia. Early on, their like-minded financial advisor developed a comprehensive plan that included giving appreciated stock – instead of writing checks – to their Giving Fund at NCF, which helped them save in capital gains taxes and make a bigger impact in their community.

Fran Seegull is fixing a broken philanthropy system with impact investing. She is Chief Investment Officer of the $100 million Giving Fund at Impact Assets—a non-profit investment firm that invests companies making positive social and environmental impact. We cover the basics of impact investing. Continue Reading→