Inheritance Incoming: Are You Ready? Receiving an inheritance can be a blessing, often arriving during a time of grief1. However, it also presents a significant financial responsibility. As Christians, we are called to be wise stewards of the resou…
Who Can You Trust With Your Taxes? Choosing the Right Tax Professional Tax season can be a time of stress and uncertainty, especially when it comes to entrusting someone with your financial information. As Christians, we want to make wise financial…
How Much Money Could You Save by Managing Your Credit Like a Pro? In the world of personal finance, your credit score is a significant factor that can impact your financial well-being. It's a numerical representation of your creditworthiness, refle…
Ask Ralph: Can Spending More on Healthcare Now Actually Save You Thousands Later? Welcome back to Ask Ralph, your daily dose of Christian wisdom for your wallet! Today, we're tackling a question that could save you a bundle and keep you feeling you…
Ask Ralph: I Spent Too Much at Christmas - How Do I Pay Down My Credit Card Debt? Welcome back to “Ask Ralph,” your daily dose of Christian financial wisdom! Today, we're tackling a question that might be weighing heavily on many hearts…
Ask Ralph: How Will I Ever Be Able to Buy a Home? Welcome back to “Ask Ralph,” your daily dose of Christian financial wisdom! Today, we tackle a question that weighs heavily on many hearts, especially in these uncertain economic times: …
Ask Ralph: Why Should I Wait Until 70 to Collect Social Security? Welcome back to “Ask Ralph,” your daily dose of Christian wisdom for your financial journey. Today, we tackle a question that's been on many minds: "Why should I wait unt…
Taking Control of Your Finances God's Way Today we're diving deep into a question that I know weighs on the hearts of many: how can we finally take control of our finances? And not just in a worldly sense, but in a way that aligns with our Christia…
What to Do When You Suspect Your Mom Has Dementia and She's Still Handling Her Finances Welcome back to the show, listeners! Before we dive into today's topic, I want to share a story. A close friend of mine recently confided in me about her strugg…
How Do I Create an Estate Plan with a Kingdom Impact? Creating an estate plan that goes beyond financial security to leave a lasting Kingdom impact is a challenge many believers face. In this blog post, we explore how to design an estate plan that …
What Are 7 Ways to Make the Most of My Social Security Check? For retirees relying heavily on Social Security, stretching those benefits can feel overwhelming. In this blog, we’ll explore 7 practical strategies to maximize your Social Securit…
Why Should I Choose a Credit Union over a Traditional Bank? In today’s world, choosing the right financial institution is more important than ever. If you’re deciding between a credit union and a traditional bank, understanding the diff…
What are 11 tips to go from living paycheck to paycheck into true wealth building? Are you tired of feeling like there’s never enough money to go around? Living paycheck to paycheck can be exhausting, leaving little room for savings, investme…
How Much Cash Should I Keep on Hand Once I Retire? Retirement is a time for enjoying life, not worrying about financial surprises. But how much cash should you keep on hand to stay secure? In this blog post, inspired by The Ask Ralph Show, we&rsquo…
What Percentage of Your Salary Should You Save for Retirement? Retirement planning often feels like a daunting task, especially when it comes to figuring out how much of your salary you should save. What percentage of my salary should I be putting …
What are 5 things to consider before buying groceries with my credit card? Are you reconsidering how you use your credit card for groceries? In Episode 323 of the Ask Ralph Podcast, Ralph Estep Jr. discusses key insights on mindful credit card use …
My parents failed to plan for retirement and now are 70 - what can I do to help them? Are your parents' financial struggles weighing on your mind? In Episode 321 of the Ask Ralph Podcast, Ralph Estep Jr. discusses practical ways to assist aging par…
How Can Couples with an Age Gap Navigate Retirement? Are you or your partner nearing retirement but at different paces? Retiring at other times can present unique financial and lifestyle challenges. In Episode 309 of the Ask Ralph Podcast, financia…
Are You Following These 5 Proven Strategies to Stay Wealthy? Are you wondering how some people seem to effortlessly maintain their wealth while others struggle to hold onto their financial success? In Episode 302 of the Ask Ralph Podcast, host Ralp…
What to Do if You Outlive Your Life Insurance In episode 295 of The Ask Ralph Show, Ralph Estep Jr. tackles a question many don’t think about until it’s too late: what happens if you outlive your life insurance? If you’ve been pay…
Are You Maximizing Your Savings with the Right CD Strategy? Investing might seem easy—choose a stock, bond, or Certificate of Deposit (CD), and let your money grow. But what if your investments aren’t delivering the expected results, or…
What Are the 7 Common Traits of Americans Who Can Never Retire? Some Americans work their entire lives and are still unable to retire comfortably. Why does this happen? In Episode 274 of the Ask Ralph Show, Ralph Estep Jr. tackles the question, Wha…
What are ten things I should never do with my credit card? Managing credit card debt can feel like an uphill battle, especially when bad habits keep you stuck in a cycle of minimum payments and growing balances. In this episode of The Ask Ralph Pod…
Introduction: The Challenge of Financial Disagreements In today's episode, Ralph Estep Jr. addresses a critical issue many couples encounter: managing finances together. He introduces the episode with a relatable scenario where financial disagreeme…