Last summer, my husband and I finally sat down with an estate planning attorney. Prior to that, our will, advance directive, etc. were from online templates and barely personalized. We decided it was time to do things the right way,…
If you give to charity and have an IRA, you may be able to save on taxes by doing a qualified charitable distribution.
Being a pastor is like being a parent. Signing up for the job is akin to signing away all your privacy rights. As a parent, there are little people with big mouths following you around wherever you go. I mean,…
Credit or debit? It’s a big debate in the world of personal finance, especially when well-known voices like Dave Ramsey have such strong opinions. Is it best to pay for everything with a credit card and earn rewards? Or pay…
Clinging to familiarity to stay in our comfort zone can cost us a lot of money. We don’t like change, but it’s important to audit your expenses from time to time to see if you can get a better deal…
What do you think of when you hear the term “estate planning?” Rich old people? Estates are all of the property that has to be divvied up and kept from taxes when rich people die, right? Wrong! In…
Last week we discussed skills that you’ve developed as a pastor that are transferable to the secular marketplace. It was a very popular topic, so today I’m going to take it a step further and look at how to present…
Whether or not you realize it, as a pastor you already possess many skills that are in high demand in the secular marketplace. You simply must recognize your skills and translate them into the proper marketplace vernacular for the job…
Today is world book day. To celebrate, I thought I’d share with you a few of the finance books that I have read and enjoyed recently, in case you want to add them to your own reading list.
Next Wednesday, April 25, is Administrative Professionals Day. Formerly called Secretaries Day, it was begun about 70 years ago to appreciate certain office workers who are often taken for granted. While it isn’t as popular as Christmas and Easter, those…
Interest rates are going up right now, and that will affect anyone who owns bonds or shares in bond mutual funds. Why is that, and what should you do about it?
Dear Pastor’s Wallet, My only debt is my mortgage, a 30/5 ARM with 23 years remaining. I am saving 15% of my pre-tax income toward retirement, have an emergency fund and am saving towards large expenses like my kids’…