The Spend Life Well Show

Send us Fan Mail How do your childhood experiences with money affect your financial decisions as an adult? How can couples with different financial habits find common ground, and should married couples keep separate bank accounts? In Part 2 of The Spend Life Well Show, Mark Trice and Ben Barnett continue their conversation about family and finances, exploring how financial habits are shaped by upbringing, how couples can approach money disagreements, and how to build a shared financial...

Send us Fan Mail Should you loan money to family or friends? What happens when they do not pay you back, and where should you draw the line when it comes to helping your children financially? In this episode of The Spend Life Well Show, Certified Kingdom Advisor Mark Trice and Ben Barnett discuss the financial challenges that can come with family loans, co-signing, supporting adult children, and helping aging parents. They also explore how biblical principles can shape the way families approa...

Send us Fan Mail In this September Market Update, Mark Trice reviews the latest market and economic trends and discusses what investors should be watching as we move into a more volatile stretch of the year. Markets posted gains in August, but rising Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy, inflation, and the growing federal debt are creating new questions for investors. Mark also looks at economic growth, employment, consumer spending, and what these trends could mean for portfolios in the ...

Send us Fan Mail Why does your grocery bill keep going up, even when inflation is supposedly slowing down? Grocery prices have changed significantly over the past few years, and understanding why can help you make better decisions about your household spending. In this episode of The Spend Life Well Show, Certified Kingdom Advisor Mark Trice breaks down what's really driving grocery prices in 2026, from beef and produce to energy costs, transportation, labor, tariffs, and supply and demand. ...

Send us Fan Mail Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is about more than comparing a monthly rent payment to a mortgage. The right choice depends on your financial situation, how long you plan to stay, and how the decision fits into your broader financial goals. In this episode of The Spend Life Well Show, Certified Kingdom Advisor Mark Trice breaks down the key factors to consider when deciding whether renting or buying makes sense for your current season of life. What we cover: → What ...