If you want to save for and invest in the future, then welcome! In the show Mark Trice answers your questions and discusses practical financial principles based on a foundation of biblical wisdom. Below you will find recent episodes of the Spend Life Well Show:
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In this episode of The Spend Life Well Show, Mark Trice and Sam Chapman break down common misconceptions about building credit, including carrying a balance, closing old accounts, and waiting to worry about credit later. Learn how credit utilization, on time payments, and wise stewardship help you build strong credit without unnecessary debt.
In this episode of The Spend Life Well Show, Mark Trice and Sam Chapman discuss rising home prices, student debt, speculative investing, and the pressure to get rich quickly. They share practical steps for building stability through discipline, emergency savings, and long term, values based financial planning.
AI can help with budgeting, investing, and saving, but it cannot replace real wisdom. In this Spend Life Well episode, Mark Trice explains why finance apps and AI tools are useful yet still fall short of understanding your goals. Learn how technology can support your financial journey and why a trusted advisor remains essential to confident, personalized planning.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has officially passed, bringing with it significant changes to tax policy, business incentives, and federal spending. In this episode of the Spend Life Well Show, Mark Trice offers a clear, insightful breakdown of what’s included in the legislation, what was left out, and, most importantly, how it may affect your personal finances, business planning, and future tax obligations.
Our financial advisors, Mark and Jesse draw from biblical wisdom to explore how choosing contentment over consumerism leads to greater financial peace. Whether you're feeling pressure to keep up or simply want to live with *enough* this conversation offers both biblical encouragement and real-world tools to help you break free from our consumeristic culture.
Your credit score doesn’t define your worth, but it can be a big factor in open or closed financial doors. Mark and Jesse attempt to demystify credit scores, explain why they matter and how to manage them using biblical wisdom. What we’ll cover: What affects your score, the importance of a credit score, and practical improvement steps.
How much wealth are Christians called to accumulate? Is there a balance between living comfortably and "hoarding"? In this episode, Mark and Jesse discuss managing your finances, based on insights from Larry Burkett's Your Finances in Changing Times.
Stay aware of what has been going on in the financial markets. Watch the June 2024 ClearVista Financial market update!
In the fast-paced world of 2024, managing your finances has never been more crucial. With economic uncertainties and changing financial landscapes, it's essential to have a solid plan in place. One of the most effective tools for navigating these challenges is a well-crafted budget. In this guide, we'll explore why budgeting matters, the basic elements of a budget, and key strategies for successfully managing your finances in 2024.
Hello, 2024! With the new year upon us, it is an excellent time to look at our financial lives and adjust as needed. There are also challenges unique to the early part of the year that we will also discuss. You can learn more by listening to or watching “New Year Financial Planning Checklist.”