I’ve been getting a number of questions regarding the tax reform bill that went into effect on January 1, 2018. Here they are with some answers:
Be Prepared: When You Retire Is Not Your Decision
A lot of pastors think when they retire, or even if they retire, is their decision. But is that really the case? And if not, what should you do?
Is The Clergy Housing Allowance Really Unconstitutional? What One Federal Judge’s Ruling Could Mean For You
A federal judge has ruled that the cash housing allowance for clergy is unconstitutional. What happens next and what does this mean for you?
How To Make The Best Financial Decision Every Time
Today is the beginning of a brand new year, a fresh start. For many people, now is the time to leave the regrets of 2017 behind and do better in the year to come. Millions of people all over America are making New Year’s resolutions to do better financially.
How about you? Would you like to improve your finances in 2018? I’ll help you. Your current finances are the result of decisions, both large and small, that you have been making your entire adult life. If you want to make a change in your financial life, you’ll need to change the way you make decisions.
Today, I’m going to show you how to make better financial decisions.
The Top Personal Finance Blog Posts For Pastors Of 2017
Merry Christmas! For the last post of the year, I thought I’d do a recap of the 10 most popular posts of 2017, in case you missed one of them. Here they are, in order of popularity:
How The Final Tax Bill Affects Pastors
Now that the GOP tax reform bill is finalized, how does it affect pastors? Let’s take a look at the changes being enacted into law and how they might affect you.
Are You Financially Prepared For An Emergency?
From hurricanes to fires, people all over the nation have been finding themselves in emergency situations this year. What if next year is your turn? Are you financially prepared for an emergency? What steps can you take to become prepared?
Act Now For Your 2018 Clergy Housing Allowance
As a pastor, one of your greatest earthly rewards is the clergy housing allowance. Though it’s nothing compared to the rewards you’re piling up in heaven, it is definitely something that should not be overlooked.
Here are some things to remember as you prepare your 2018 clergy housing allowance request:
How To Avoid Large, Loud, And Annoying Toys This Christmas
Christmas is almost here! And that means that grandparents and fun aunts and uncles are going to be scouring the stores (or just Amazon) for the biggest, loudest, most annoying toys to give your children.
Aren’t you excited?
If you don’t want a life-sized Batman taking over your hallway or Giggle Wiggle singing to you every day, be proactive! Open a 529 college savings account for each of your kids so your family and friends can put their money somewhere that it will really benefit your child- and not drive you crazy. (And if you do want Giggle Wiggle, let me know, I have one that I’d be happy to part with.)
Welcome To The Sandwich Generation: Caring For Aging Parents
Two weeks ago I introduced you to your new generation. No longer are we Millennials, Gen Xers or Baby Boomers. We are now united in our responsibilities towards both our parents and kids at the same time. We are the Sandwich Generation. And being a part of this generation can be pretty rough.
It can be financially, emotionally, and physically draining to have your kids and parents both depending on you. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to ease the burden. Last week, we saw how understanding your options, setting clear expectations and boundaries, and making a plan can look when it comes to college-bound kids. Now let’s see how those same principles apply to your parents: