
Hosted by Art Rainer · EN

Halfway through the year is the perfect time to stop guessing and start measuring your financial progress. In this episode, Art walks you through a simple mid-year financial check-up that reveals where you stand and what your next smartest move should be. If you want to finish the year stronger than you started, this episode will help you get there.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

Buy Now, Pay Later promises convenience, but it may be one of the most dangerous financial traps facing young adults today. In this episode, Art Rainer exposes the psychology behind BNPL, shares eye-opening statistics on missed payments, and explains why small installments can quietly lead to big financial problems.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

Credit cards promise rewards, convenience, and cash back, but are they quietly draining your budget and keeping you stuck financially? In this episode, Art unpacks the psychology behind credit card spending, explains why rewards often cost more than they return, and shares a biblical framework for using money faithfully. Plus, learn why the debt snowball continues to help thousands of people eliminate debt faster and gain momentum toward lasting financial freedom.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

What happens when two people with the same income make very different decisions with their money? Art shares a compelling story that illustrates the power of delayed gratification, then answers listener questions about building net worth and choosing the right place to retire. This episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone who wants to make smarter financial decisions today and enjoy greater freedom tomorrow.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

Elon Musk has become a trillionaire, and there are many opinions about it. Dr. David Jones, a financial ethicist, joins Art to examine extreme wealth through a biblical lens. Don’t miss this engaging and theologically rich conversation.Resources: 8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

What's quietly destroying your financial health? In this episode, Art identifies seven common financial pitfalls—from discontentment and lifestyle inflation to debt and misplaced trust—and explains how they can derail your progress over time. He also answers listener questions about contentment, spending decisions, and how to faithfully steward God's resources.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

What does your bank statement reveal about your faith? In this episode, Art shares 10 reasons a Christian's finances should look different from the world's. He also answers listener questions about giving before saving, prioritizing the local church in generosity, and navigating financial support for aging parents.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

Should you pause your debt payoff plan when a baby is on the way? How do you trust God when money is tight? What are Trump Accounts, and what do parents need to know? Plus, Art makes his Stanley Cup prediction. This episode is packed with practical financial guidance, biblical wisdom, and answers to listener questions. Don't miss it!Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

This episode is packed with practical financial wisdom! Art shares four smart money moves to make during the month of June, helps a couple determine whether it's the right time to refinance their mortgage, guides a single mom through the decision of whether travel sports are worth the cost, and wraps up with several great summer book recommendations.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!

Feeling like you’ve failed financially can quietly crush your confidence, your marriage, and your peace. In this episode, Art shares encouragement on what financial leadership looks like in difficult seasons. Plus, a simple strategy for escaping the Klarna “buy now, pay later” cycle before it takes over your budget.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!