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Financial Issues is a live call-in program, focusing on financial stewardship. From 9-10 a.m. EST. Financial advisor, Shana Burt, speaks to thousands of listeners who are seeking to honor God with their finances. Having been mentored by Dan Celia, Founder of Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries, Shana has taken up the torch to educate listeners and viewers about the economy, markets, and investments from a biblical perspective.
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Sam Case discuss market volatility, Tesla's stock performance, and the impact of Elon Musk's recent actions. They explore the concept of using financial resources for spiritual purposes, highlighting a successful fundraising campaign for Crossroads Kids Club. The hosts present a listener question about preferred stoc…
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In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and financial advisor Jason MacDowell explore yield's role in portfolio construction and overall returns. They discuss a listener question about preferred stocks and their tax implications in different account types. The hosts highlight considerations for placing preferred stocks in traditional IRAs versus taxable …
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In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Sam Case explore recent Federal Reserve decisions and their potential impact on inflation and the economy. They discuss falling egg and gas prices, as well as possible tax cuts under the Trump administration. The hosts highlight the importance of biblical stewardship in financial matters, referencing Matthew 19…
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In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Sam Case explore biblically responsible investing and its application to personal finance. They highlight the importance of aligning investment choices with Christian values and introduce the concept of in-service rollovers from employer-sponsored plans. The hosts discuss options for gifting investments to gran…
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Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Timothy Plan. Learn how you can invest in a God-honoring way through biblically resp…
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In today's show, hosts Shanna Burt and Sam Case introduce the upcoming launch of Financial Issues' new website on March 26th, highlighting improved features and user-friendliness. They explore the importance of Biblically responsible investing and discuss strategies for managing tax-deferred accounts. The hosts present a stewardship verse from 1 Jo…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and guest financial advisor Jason MacDowell explore the possibility of an upcoming recession and its potential impact on the economy and investments. They discuss changes in how GDP is calculated, particularly regarding government spending, and how this might affect economic indicators. The hosts highlight the importance…
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In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski highlight the Crossroads Kids Club campaign, interviewing CEO Matt Armstrong about bringing the gospel to children in public schools. They explore recent economic developments, including inflation trends and market volatility. The hosts discuss biblically responsible investing and its potential imp…
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In today's show, Shana Burt, Seth Udinski, and Jason MacDowell explore recent market movements and economic indicators. They highlight a Department of Justice probe into UnitedHealthcare and discuss President Trump's executive order on medical price transparency. The hosts introduce insights on savings habits, presenting strategies for building eme…
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In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore the importance of biblical knowledge in understanding American history and literature. They highlight Oklahoma's attempt to introduce Bibles in public schools and discuss the legal challenges it faces. The hosts present the story of the Madanat family and their involvement with Crossroads Kids Club…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore the concept of a "Trump session" and its potential economic impacts. They discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant's view of the economy undergoing a detox process and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's statements on inflation. The hosts highlight recent policy changes, including Senator Marco R…
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In today's show, Seth Udinski interviews financial advisor Jason MacDowell about Social Security strategies. They explore the potential impact of the Social Security Fairness Act and discuss considerations for managing lump sum payments and increased monthly benefits. The conversation shifts to younger generations, with MacDowell sharing his perspe…
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In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore the potential closure of the Department of Education under Trump's administration. They highlight Crossroads Kids Club's campaign and discuss Target's recent policy changes regarding bathrooms and DEI programs. The hosts present a listener's question about managing separate investment portfolios fo…
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In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent market movements and discuss Target's decision to end its DEI programs. They highlight the contrasting boycotts against Target from different groups and present opinions on how this might impact the company. The hosts introduce the idea of potentially returning to shop at Target for those wh…
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In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent developments in Ukraine and discuss potential economic impacts. They highlight Trump's approach to international relations and touch on market reactions to tariff news. The hosts present information about a campaign to sponsor children through Crossroads Kids Club. Seth and Sam also address …
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In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore estate planning with a focus on kingdom-minded giving. They discuss the importance of having a clear blueprint for one's estate plan before consulting professionals. The hosts also consider whether IRAs with beneficiaries go through probate. Additionally, they highlight the significance of …
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In today's show, hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict and its potential impact on global markets. They discuss cryptocurrency trends, particularly Bitcoin's volatility, and introduce the concept of a potential "Doge Dividend." The hosts highlight the importance of reaching children in public sch…
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In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore credit scoring and its impact on financial health. They discuss recent issues affecting student loan borrowers' credit scores and explain how FICO scores are calculated. The hosts present different perspectives on credit scores, including insights from their founder Dan Celia. They highlight strate…
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In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent federal job cuts and Trump's economic plans. They discuss a DOJ probe into UnitedHealthcare with Joel Noble from Samaritan Ministries, highlighting healthcare transparency and personal control over medical expenses. The hosts present Trump's "Gold Card" investor visa program and its potentia…
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In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent developments at JP Morgan and Citigroup regarding their DEI policies. They discuss the increasing number of Americans identifying as LGBTQ and its potential societal impacts. The hosts highlight a concerning statistic about many Americans lacking sufficient emergency savings. Additionally, t…
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On today’s show, Seth Udinski interviews Twila Brase, who addresses questions about Real ID. Seth also speaks with Craig Haugaard, as they discuss egg prices and the impact of bird flu on the market. Seth introduces this week’s mini-series with a clip featuring Shana and financial advisor Jason MacDowell. They explore the importance of estate plann…
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In today’s show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore various financial topics submitted by listeners. They discuss portfolio allocation strategies, particularly regarding fixed income and preferred stocks. The hosts present thoughts on government agency bonds, cryptocurrency, and oil prices. Shana introduces ideas for managing cash positions …
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examined recent Federal Reserve actions, including the pause in rate hikes and potential easing of quantitative tightening. Shana explained how short-term and long-term interest rates are influenced by different factors, including Fed policy and market supply and demand. The hosts looked at upcoming econ…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski addressed questions about investing in specific materials and metals-related funds. They talked about portfolio management strategies, including rotating out of weaker positions into newer, higher-conviction holdings. The hosts covered options for young investors starting non-retirement accounts, highlig…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski talk about Walmart's decision to scale back their DEI policies and the importance of shareholders voicing their opinions to companies. They explain the concept of charitable contributions from IRAs for those over 70.5 years old. The hosts also cover preferred stocks, describing their advantages and how t…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examine average 401(k) balances across different age groups and emphasize the importance of early and consistent saving for retirement. They explore a listener's question about choosing between a lump sum pension payout or annuity options, weighing factors like inflation and life expectancy. The hosts to…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and guest Jason MacDowell examine potential changes to federal income tax policies. They explore the idea of eliminating or significantly reducing income taxes for many Americans through increased standard deductions. The hosts look at how such changes could impact household finances and the broader economy. They also to…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski recap recent economic developments, including inflation trends, market performance, and upcoming financial data releases. They touch on potential factors affecting inflation, such as immigration policies, government spending, and international conflicts. The hosts examine the current bull market and earn…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski addressed listener questions about specific investments like REITs and ETFs. They explored strategies for diversifying retirement accounts and managing cash positions. The hosts examined the potential impacts of government policies on certain investments. They also shared a biblical perspective on the sa…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examine recent economic indicators, including the NFIB Optimism Survey and inflation data. They analyze the potential impact of government job cuts on the workforce and small businesses. The hosts explore the Federal Reserve's challenges in balancing inflation control and unemployment concerns. They also…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski talk about the PreBorn campaign and its impact on saving lives. They touch on recent changes in corporate attitudes towards DEI initiatives. The hosts cover Trump's potential plans for government downsizing and his goal of a balanced budget. They also examine reports of significant fraud and mismanagemen…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Jason McDowell examine the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team's efforts to reduce federal spending. They look at the team's composition, their focus on cutting expired contracts and programs, and their scrutiny of DEI initiatives across government agencies. The hosts explore recent findings about misappr…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski cover recent developments in the federal workforce, including President Trump's severance package offer and potential government layoffs. They touch on the new Treasury Secretary's push for permanent tax cuts and provide an update on market performance for the week. The hosts also highlight the Preborn M…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examined the parable of the minas from Luke 19, emphasizing faithfulness in stewardship. They reported on Google's decision to drop DEI policies and the broader trend of companies moving away from such programs. The hosts talked about the PreBorn ministry's heartbeat campaign and its impact on saving liv…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examined recent inflation trends and government spending patterns. They analyzed charts showing inflation expectations and the trajectory of government expenditures. The hosts touched on topics like egg prices, tariffs, and the potential impact of the Doge team's efforts to review government financial da…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski addressed listener questions about purchasing Treasury notes and CDs. They explored the concept of biblically responsible investing and funding charitable organizations like Preborn Ministries. The hosts covered topics such as interest payment frequency for CDs, stock categorization, and dollar cost aver…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and guest Jason McDowell examine market drivers, focusing on fear and greed in the short term and company fundamentals in the long term. They analyze recent headlines about inflation risks and market reactions to Federal Reserve policies. The conversation touches on tariffs, government spending, and potential impacts of …
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In today's show, Shana Burt breaks down the latest economic data, including the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and its implications for inflation and the labor market. She discusses the recent volatility in AI stocks following the rise of China's Deep Seek and its competitive challenge to OpenAI. The episode also covers GD…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examine the Federal Reserve's recent meeting and its impact on markets. They analyze President Trump's response to the Fed's decisions and touch on the roles of government spending and monetary policy in inflation. The hosts review recent earnings reports from major tech companies and their effects on st…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski welcomed Stefan Padfield from the Free Enterprise Project to talk about their efforts challenging DEI initiatives at major corporations like Costco and Apple. They explored the potential impact of these challenges and the broader movement against DEI policies in both government and private sectors. The h…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski touched on Nvidia's recent market performance and the company's response to challenges. They explored the differences between mutual funds and ETFs, explaining how investor behavior can impact fund performance. The hosts emphasized the importance of disciplined investing and not being driven by fear or g…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explored recent trends in hiring practices and potential implications for companies. They examined funding methods for individual retirement accounts (IRAs) compared to employer-sponsored plans. The hosts addressed questions about dividend-yielding stocks and potential risks. They also touched on infrast…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski covered recent financial news, including Trump's address to the World Economic Forum and his economic policies. They touched on earnings season updates, market performance, and upcoming economic events like the Fed interest rate decision. The hosts explored Roth IRA contribution limits for those over 50 …
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski cover the Stargate AI project, a $500 billion joint venture between SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI. They examine the economic implications of this investment and contrast it with the Biden administration's approach. The hosts share a Bible verse from Leviticus 19:13, emphasizing fair treatment of workers a…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski examine promising sectors for 2025, including technology, energy, utilities, and financials. They emphasize the importance of asset allocation and diversification over concentrating on specific sectors or stocks. The hosts review historical market trends, such as the dot-com bubble and recent AI developm…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explored Costco's employee policies and turnover rates compared to competitors. They examined the concept of equity in DEI initiatives and related it to the biblical parable of the talents. The hosts talked about how to evaluate companies' DEI statements and practices when considering investments. They a…
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In today's show, Seth Udinski presents clips from host Shana Burt covering several financial topics. Burt examines risk tolerance in investing, explaining how it differs between accumulation and distribution phases of an investor's lifecycle. She clarifies the concept of limited partnerships and where to hold them in investment accounts. Burt also …
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski cover fourth quarter earnings season, focusing on major banks' performance. They examine recent market trends and upcoming economic events, including the presidential inauguration. The hosts touch on biblically responsible investing and introduce new radio stations to their network. They also address lis…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski focused on biblically responsible investing and its importance for Christians. They examined the Federal Reserve's declining reserves and its potential impact on the economy and markets. The hosts addressed listener questions about small-cap investments and specific stock replacements. They emphasized th…
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In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski cover several investment topics. They explain the pre-market trading period and its significance. The hosts address timing for entering the market, emphasizing the importance of aligning investments with one's values. They explore how non-qualified accounts are transferred to beneficiaries upon death. Th…
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