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Financial Planning for Christians
Introduction
Terms & Conditions
Introduction
Guide for Small Group Leaders
Unit 1: Intro to Money in the Bible
1.0 Bible Study: Intro To Money in the Bible
1.1 Overview of Money in the Bible (0:52)
1.2 Character Story: Abraham (2:13)
1.3 Character Story: Joseph (1:54)
1.4 Money & Israel (2:29)
1.5 Jesus' Teachings and the Early Church (2:02)
1.6 Proverbs About Wealth (4:03)
1.7 Homework
Unit 2: Budgeting
2.0 Bible Study: Contentment, Budgeting, & Saving
2.1 What is Budgeting? (1:17)
2.2 Optimizing your Income (5:53)
2.2a Activity: How to Benchmark your Salary (5:31)
2.3 How to Create a Budget (5:45)
2.3a Activity: Budgeting using Spreadsheets (6:02)
2.4 Saving for a Rainy Day (2:49)
2.5 Understanding Sinking Funds (3:05)
2.5a Activity: Tracking Your Sinking Funds in a Spreadsheet (1:37)
2.6 Where to Put Away Savings (4:09)
2.7 Wrapping up Cash Flow Management (0:30)
2.8 Homework
Unit 3: Managing Credit & Debt
3.0 Bible Study: Wisdom & Debt
3.1 Managing Credit & Debt (1:36)
3.2 What is Credit? (2:06)
3.3 How to Leverage Credit Reports (2:39)
3.3a Activity: Check your Free Annual Credit Report (2:00)
3.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Credit Building (2:44)
3.5 Understanding the Different Types of Debt (4:18)
3.6 Debt Payoff Methods (3:13)
3.6a Activity: Run the Numbers – Snowball vs Avalanche (1:51)
3.7 How to Manage Credit Cards (2:17)
3.7a Activity: Finding Credit Card Reviews (1:50)
3.8 Using Debt to Purchase a Car (4:50)
3.9 Finishing up Credit (0:38)
3.10 Homework
Unit 4: Charitable Giving
4.0 Bible Study: Giving with a Joyful Heart
4.1 Charitable Giving (0:51)
4.2 Giving Time and Talent (1:20)
4.3 How to Give your Treasure (2:22)
4.4 Using Donor Advised Funds (2:00)
4.4a Activity: Giving through a DAF vs Direct Giving to a Charity (1:59)
4.5 Leveraging Trusts and Foundations (1:16)
4.6 Building a Family Legacy (1:05)
4.7 Leaving an Impression on the Next Generation (0:29)
4.8 Homework
Unit 5: Managing Risk through Insurance
5.0 Bible Study: Why Do We Need Insurance If We Serve a Good Father?
5.1 Insurance as a Risk Management Tool (0:45)
5.2 Understanding Life Insurance (4:14)
5.2a Activity: How to Calculate Life Insurance Need (2:34)
5.2b Activity: Running a Life Insurance Quote (1:43)
5.3 Do you need Disability Insurance? (5:46)
5.3a Activity: Running a Disability Insurance Quote (2:07)
5.4 The Importance of Homeowners and Renters Insurance (1:03)
5.5 How Auto Insurance Works (3:13)
5.5a Activity: Sample Auto Insurance Claim (3:22)
5.6 What is Umbrella Coverage? (0:47)
5.7 Understanding How Health Insurance Works (2:46)
5.7a Activity: How to Shop for Insurance in the Marketplace (3:29)
5.7b Activity: The Cost of a Health Event (5:21)
5.8 Alternative: Health Share Ministries (1:11)
5.9 Tips for Employer Benefits Selection (1:19)
5.10 Finishing up Insurance (0:20)
5.11 Homework
Unit 6: Investing Fundamentals
6.0 Bible Study: The Parable of the Bags of Gold
6.1 Overview of Investing (0:38)
6.2 Understanding Stocks (1:42)
6.3 The Basics of Bonds (1:31)
6.4 What are Mutual Funds? (2:33)
6.5 Examples of Alternative Investments (3:09)
6.6 Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) (1:18)
6.6a Activity: Screening Investments with Inspire Insight (4:22)
6.7 How to Invest in Employer Accounts (1:44)
6.8 Options for Self-Employed Individuals (1:33)
6.9 What are Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)? (2:05)
6.10 Investing in Taxable Investment Accounts (0:46)
6.11 Bonds for High Tax Brackets (0:50)
6.12 Knowing your Risk Tolerance (3:00)
6.12a Activity: Complete an Investor Questionnaire (4:57)
6.13 Crafting an Investment Plan (3:26)
6.14 Typical Mistakes Investors Make (4:12)
6.15 Wrapping up Investments (0:27)
6.16 Homework
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Unit 7: Retiring Well
7.0 Bible Study: Preparing for the Future Without Putting Our Hope in Retirement
7.1 Introducing Retirement Planning (0:40)
7.2 What is Retirement? (1:06)
7.3 Establishing Retirement Goals (1:08)
7.4 Retirement Readiness Rules of Thumb (2:41)
7.5 Retirement Income Sources (1:00)
7.6 What if I'm Out of Time? (1:49)
7.7 Surprise Costs: Health Care (3:01)
7.8 Surprise Costs: Traveling Expenses (1:21)
7.9 Surprise Costs: Helping Family (1:50)
7.10 Market Volatility (1:56)
7.10a Activity: Using a Nest Egg Calculator (2:26)
7.11 Should I Max My 401(k)? (1:38)
7.12 Investing in Real Estate (1:09)
7.13 Investing in Brokerage Accounts (2:15)
7.14 Investing in Yourself (1:07)
7.15 Saving for College (0:40)
7.16 Investing vs. Giving (1:27)
7.17 Wrapping up Retirement Planning (0:33)
7.18 Homework
Unit 8: Estate Planning
8.0 Bible Study: Planning Your Eternal Estate
8.1 Introducing Estate Planning (0:38)
8.2 What is Probate? (1:08)
8.3 Do I need a Will? (1:24)
8.4 Setting Beneficiaries (1:04)
8.5 Using Life Insurance (1:12)
8.6 Creating an Advanced Medical Directive (0:53)
8.7 What is a Power of Attorney (POA)? (1:46)
8.8 Do I need a Trust? (2:28)
8.9 A Word on Gifts and Estate Taxes (2:38)
8.10Transmitting Values as a Legacy (0:48)
8.11 Trust & Will: Estate Planning Guide
8.12 Homework
Unit 9: Funding Education
9.0 Bible Study: Finding Our Identity in Christ
9.1 Paying for College (0:23)
9.2 The Challenge of College Affordability (0:51)
9.3 Why is College Important? (3:19)
9.4 Community College as an Option (1:03)
9.5 What if Junior Lived at Home? (1:10)
9.6 Choosing an Affordable School (0:54)
9.7 Applying for Scholarships (1:06)
9.8 The 75/25 Option (0:41)
9.9 Do They Need Skin in the Game? (0:55)
9.10 The Importance of Education (2:47)
9.11 The Anxiety of Student Loans (1:14)
9.12 Other Avenues (1:58)
9.13 Saving in 529 Plans (1:44)
9.13a Activity: Calculating Education Savings (6:59)
9.14 Developing a Framework Around Education (0:57)
9.15 Homework
Unit 10: Dependent Care
10.0 Bible Study: Parenting Like God Parents Us
10.1 Caring for Dependents (0:29)
10.2 The Costs of Having Children (2:13)
10.3 Finding Help in the Tax Code (2:12)
10.4 Health and Dental Insurance Considerations (1:46)
10.5 Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities (2:23)
10.6 Teaching Children Good Habits (1:55)
10.7 A Plan to Protect (0:31)
10.8 Homework
Unit 11: Purchasing a Home
11.0 Bible Study: Our Eternal Home (Revelation 21-22)
11.1 Homeownership Starter (1:50)
11.3 Am I Throwing Money Away by Renting? (1:44)
11.4 Comparing Rent vs Buy (1:09)
11.4a Activity: Running the Numbers on Rent vs Buy (3:47)
11.5 Follow The Money Trail (1:05)
11.6 Pros and Cons of Owning a Home (3:19)
11.7 How to Get a Mortgage (3:01)
11.8 Down Payment and Initial Costs (2:00)
11.9 Should I get a 15- or a 30-Year Mortgage (1:27)
11.9a Activity: Comparing 15- vs 30-Year Mortgages (4:13)
11.10 The Choice is Yours (0:28)
11.11 Homework
[Bonus] Unit 12: Understanding Taxes
12.0 Discussion on Overall Video Content
12.1 Overview of Taxes (0:37)
12.2 How Taxes Work (1:56)
12.3 Understanding Federal Income Taxes (3:56)
12.3a Activity: Estimating Income Taxes I (1:41)
12.4 What are Federal Payroll Taxes or FICA? (0:45)
12.5 Special Tax on Self-Employed Individuals (1:16)
12.6 Taxes on Investments and Capital Gains (1:02)
12.6a Activity: Estimating Income Taxes II (0:46)
12.7 Don't Forget State Taxes (1:18)
12.7a Activity: Estimating Income Taxes III (0:35)
12.8 Some Have to Pay Local Taxes (1:00)
12.8a Activity: Estimating Income Taxes IV (0:59)
12.9 How to Properly Withhold Taxes (1:04)
12.9a Activity: Estimating Income Taxes V (0:53)
12.10 Filing Tax Returns (4:01)
12.11 Tax Round-up (0:57)
12.12 Homework
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