# Episode 449 | Is Wartime a Bad Time to Start Investing?

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Podcast: [More Than Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-than-money-1312126)
Published: 2026-03-11T08:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

Is wartime a bad time to start investing? In this episode, Art answers money questions about investing during global uncertainty, managing finances after a ministry layoff, and whether a trust is necessary for an older couple with modest assets. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

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