Financial Issues

Faithful stewardship means making investment decisions with wisdom, not fear. Taxes should be part of the process, but they should never dictate every decision or put investment principal at unnecessary risk.

“America does not need representatives who promise to save the republic while treating public office as personal property. It needs men and women who understand that the Constitution is not an inconvenience and that the nation’s future is more important than their political careers.” dailycaller.com/2026/10/30/o… @MarkMoneyGuide @DailyCaller

Central bank digital currencies could change how money is held and transferred, raising concerns about financial privacy, government oversight, and control over transactions. Digital ledger technology could also enable faster payments, making proper safeguards essential.

.@WalkerWildmon joins Financial Issues to connect biblical stewardship with civic responsibility, emphasizing the importance of voting and Christian involvement in government as the midterm elections approach.

.@StefanPadfield discusses how corporate leadership and internal ideologies can influence American culture, why these influences deserve scrutiny, and why difficult questions should be asked rather than avoided out of fear of backlash.

Short-term trading requires extensive research, constant monitoring, and a willingness to manage uncertainty. Long-term investing offers another approach, focusing on a company's strength, potential, and long-term value.

Will the midterm elections affect the stock market? Political leadership and policy influence investor confidence and market performance. From patriots to those motivated by personal gain, who serves in Congress matters. Historically, markets have adapted no matter which party wins.

Mark got a special surprise when his 97-year-old dad, Joe, called into Financial Issues yesterday. What followed was a sweet, unexpected father-son moment live on air.

Your legacy is about more than what you leave behind. It is also about how you prepare today. During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, take a step toward faithful stewardship by preparing for the future and caring for the loved ones God has entrusted to you. Ready to get started? Create your free will through FISM’s partnership with FreeWill at financialissues.org/will/ Not ready to start yet? Download our free, printable Estate Plan Flow Questions resource to review the questions and prepare at your own pace: financialissues.org/estate-p…

As technology reshapes the workplace, AI can automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and free people to focus on work that requires human judgment and relationships. But even as the way we work changes, we can continue to find purpose in serving the Lord through our work.

.@CSalcedoShow joins Mark Minnella on Financial Issues to discuss the U.S. economy, the midterm elections, tariffs, manufacturing, fuel and food prices, inflation, and whether a stronger dollar and lower prices could put more purchasing power in consumers' hands.

Your legacy is about more than what you leave behind. It is also about how you prepare today. This National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW), take a step toward faithful stewardship with FISM’s free estate-planning tool through FreeWill: financialissues.org/will

Retirement is not the end of your purpose. It is an opportunity to consider how God is calling you to use your time, talents, resources, and relationships in a new season. Drew Blackston joins Financial Issues to discuss preparing for retirement with a biblical perspective.

Mark Minnella recently joined The Chris Salcedo Show to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, the national debt, government spending, and the importance of investing with biblical integrity. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/nfYzQsaKYGs

Faithful stewardship is not a one-time decision but an ongoing responsibility. Like tending a garden, managing investments requires setting goals, nurturing strong investments, pruning when necessary, and making adjustments as circumstances change.

Faithful stewardship means recognizing that everything we have belongs to God. From the work we do to the money we earn and the investments we manage, we are called to serve Him wherever He has placed us and honor Him with everything He has entrusted to us.