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Lenders use your FICO score to measure your credit risk. And this single number between 300 and 8-50 has been a fixture of consumer lending for decades. But, the FICO Company has now added a new system and a second number to the mix. On the next MoneyWise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moore explain how this may or may not work to your advantage.

The pandemic has changed the way people work and some of those changes may be permanent. Many experts say a surge of new entrepreneurs may be in the wake of the COVID crisis. On the next MoneyWise Live, Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Lauren Gajdek of Christian Healthcare Ministries about a new way entrepreneurs can manage their medical...

If you like to haggle or negotiate, then you may want to try doing it with your credit card companies. With a little knowledge about how to approach them, you may be able to get lower interest rates and fees, simply by asking. On the next MoneyWise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moore have some tips for you. How to negotiate with credit card...

It may surprise you to learn that there are more than 2300 verses on money, wealth and possessions in the Bible! Money was Jesus’ most talked about topic with 11 of the 39 parables referencing it in some way. On the next MoneyWise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share timeless verses about your finances. Wisdom from the Word on...

During His earthly ministry, Jesus talked about love, repentance and salvation. But you may be surprised to learn that He also talked about economics. On the next MoneyWise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome economist Jerry Bowyer to help us gain a fuller understanding of this facet of Christian doctrine. It’s Jesus...

There are some fun facts you may not know about the currency you're carrying. The paper money and coins in circulation have an interesting history that reveals some quirks about our country. On the next MoneyWise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moore fill us in on the background of our currency. We’ll share some fun facts about money...

Raising children and managing money are challenging tasks in the best of times. But those challenges may seem like insurmountable obstacles if you suddenly find yourself raising your kids alone as a single parent. On the next MoneyWise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moore have financial advice for parents who are caring for their family’s...

If you’re 62 or older, you may have heard how you can convert the equity of your home into cash with a reverse mortgage. It certainly sounds appealing but there are some risks associated with going this route that homeowners need to know up front. On the next MoneyWise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moore offer helpful alternatives...

Millions of Americans who are currently receiving Social Security benefits are actually still working. It’s true, you can receive benefits without totally retiring. But big changes may be coming for the workers who do. On the next MoneyWise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moore have the details about some new benefit rules.  Social...

We’ve all experienced uncertainty in our lives and the anxiety and worry it causes. And when fear of the unknown grips us, it’s natural to question the financial decisions we’ve made. On the next MoneyWise Live, hosts Rob West and Steve Moore tell you how to steer clear of some financial pitfalls that may lie ahead. It’s...