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Economist and investment expert Peter Bernstein once said, “The biggest risk is not knowing what you are doing.”

All investments carry some degree of risk. Companies fail, and governments fall, so ensuring the return is worth the risk is important. Mark Biller joins us today to discuss managing investment risk.

Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.

"Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me" — Psalm 31:5 and 15

Those are the words of David, who suffered severe mistreatment at the hands of Saul. We’re all mistreated from time to time. It could be by a family member, a friend, a boss or co-worker, or someone you’re doing business with who may be trying to cheat you. So how should you respond?

You know two things that just don’t go together? Or shouldn’t go together? Springtime…and procrastination.

The birds are coming back, the daffodils are blooming and the maintenance chores you put off all winter need to get done. I have a “to do” list for you.

Jesus warned his followers in Luke 12: “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

You might envy someone who is rich in material possessions, but that’s a dangerous road, since “stuff” can’t really satisfy your deepest needs. Today we’ll dig into God’s Word to discover the source of true abundance.

Have you ever had a family member or friend ask you to lend them money? It’s a tough situation to be in. On this Faith & Finance, we’ll give you some advice from God’s Word to guide you.

It’s probably safe to say that being asked to lend money makes people uncomfortable. It’s often a big decision that has consequences no matter how it turns out. When you lend money to another it changes the relationship.

Are annuities the best product since sliced bread … or a house of mirrors? Or could they be both? Mike Miller helps us understand this distinction today.

Mike Miller is a Partner and Senior Private Wealth Advisor at the South Carolina office of Blue Trust. He’s also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®).

If you want to learn even more about annuities, you can listen to his two-part podcast on the topic at TalkingMoneyRadio.com.