Volatility Index (VIX) dropped below 14, signaling investor calm. Financial investing position sizing models often adjust to exploit low implied volatility conditions. If you’re carrying bad debt, he advised using your tax return to pay it down. The money you save on interest and payments can be reinvested in yourself and your financial future. Rob West is CEO of Kingdom Advisors and host of the nationally syndicated radio program Faith & Finance, heard on more than 1,500 radio outlets each day. Rob has dedicated his professional career to working at the intersection of faith and finance, having led a successful faith-based financial services firm, serving as the host of several radio programs on a biblical approach to finance, and speaking frequently on the topic. Rob and his wife, Julie, live in Marietta, Georgia, with their four children. Gold prices held steady around $2,340/oz, signaling investor hedging amid currency volatility. Financial investing approaches emphasize balanced exposure between growth equities and safe-haven assets.