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Episodes by Topic: Generosity
Miracle Hill Ministries Turkey Fry
Mike broadcasts live at the Miracle Hill Ministries Turkey Fry Donation Drop Off. Listen how you can participate in this community effort that provides a feast for people in Miracle Hill’s shelters and in the Upstate. Plus, Mike discusses the results of a survey revealing why people of different ages give.
Listen to the EpisodeWhat is a Donor Advised Fund and How it can Help You Save Time and Money
Gift Planning Attorney, Daniel Hicks joins Mike to discuss this great planning tool.
Listen to the EpisodeLiving Generously Today
Dan Glaze, National Relationship Manager at the National Christian Foundation, joins Mike to discuss the many benefits being generous with what God has given you.
- Is giving via your estate plan really sacrificial giving?
- What exactly is a donor advised fund?
- Are there giving and tax strategies you can implement when selling your business?
- Do financial discussions or issues stress you out?
- Want to get your children more involved in your giving?
- What are some ideas for communicating with your spouse about giving?
Mike and Dan discuss all these areas and more!
Listen to the EpisodeInterview with Ron Blue
Mike interviews Ron Blue, the founder of Ronald Blue Trust and author of several books on biblical financial management.
They discuss Ron’s background as a CPA and what led him to start Ron Blue & Co, that eventually became Ronald Blue Trust. They also discuss some of the financial advice and wisdom they have gleaned over the years:
- Materialism isn’t only a first world problem.
- Asking, “how much is enough?” when setting up a financial plan.
- The benefits of being generous now.
- “If it’s true, it’s not new; if it’s new, it’s not true.”
- You can’t feel financial independence.
- Contentment is a choice.
They finish by talking about some of the other organizations Ron has been influential in starting: Kingdom Advisors and the Ron Blue Institute.
I Timothy 6:17-19 “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they my take hold of that which is life indeed.”
Listen to the EpisodeListener Questions: Answered
In this episode, Mike answers a variety of listener questions:
- What about helping the homeless veterans or other people out begging on the roadside?
- My mutual fund has some Puerto Rican funds in it. Should I be concerned? Should I trade out of that fund?
- Should I look at transferring some of my employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) into an IRA?
- How does using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) affect my Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)?
- What are some of the considerations for the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?
- What about using a Donor Advised Fund?
- I am just generally concerned about the current state of the stock market, should I sell everything and move to cash only?
Best of Talking Money: What Is Your Financial Finish Line?
Do you know your financial finish line? What is a financial finish line? Why is knowing this even important? How does knowing your financial finish line help you be more generous with the resources God has blessed you with?
Mike answers these questions and discusses ways you can be generous with your money and time.
(original air date: March 14, 2020)
Listen to the EpisodeStarting A Successful Business
Have you ever wondered why some new businesses not only survive, but grow to become successful enterprises, while many don’t make it past the first year? Listen as John Warren, Marine veteran and cofounder of Lima One Capital, discusses with Mike some of the business philosophies and culture that made Lima One Capital a success! They even discuss some great options for how to be generous with the resources God has entrusted to you.
Listen to the EpisodeHighlights: Non-Cash Giving Ideas
Highlights from show aired April 25, 2020.
What are some ways you can give to your favorite charity without opening your checkbook? How does knowing your financial “finish line” help you determine your giving capacity? Did you know you can donate part of your business assets, even before the business is sold?
Daniel Hicks, charitable gift and estate planning attorney with the National Christian Foundation (NCF), joins Mike to discuss some creative and tax-efficient ways to give to your favorite charity.
For more information on the National Christian Foundation, click here.
Listen to the EpisodeFinancial Assistance to Others
Should I help my struggling family member financially?
How do I know if I am actually helping or hurting them?
Dan Grover, CFP® professional and senior private wealth advisor at Ronald Blue Trust in Charlotte, joins Mike to discuss considerations when helping others financially.
The document “Financial Assistance to Others,” offered and discussed in the show, is available here for download.
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