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Where We Were The Pastor’s Wallet turned 10 years old this past Saturday, September 5. When I started this journey, I was a stay-at-home mom with dreams of becoming a financial planner to help people with this very important, yet equally intimidating, area of life. So much has happened since then! Here’s a snapshot of the last 10 years: 2016: Pastor’s Wallet launches 2018: Both kids in school full-time 2019: Start working at the most wonderful company in the world, Guide Financial Planning 2020: Become ...

Because of Thanksgiving this week, I wanted to take a break from the usual technical stuff and write a blog post about thankfulness. It’s not something you’ll find in any IRS publication, but it is a financial issue. As I Timothy 6:6-10 says,  But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want ...

This is it, the announcement you’ve all been waiting for! I have created a virtual space for Pastor’s Wallet readers to connect, learn, and receive support. I know you’re probably thinking, “It’s about time!” but, hey, I’ve got a lot on my plate.  What The Pastor’s Wallet Community will be hosted on Facebook. I know some of you aren’t on Facebook and I completely understand. I actually avoided it for a long time as well, until I accepted the fact that I ...

About seven years ago, I decided I wanted to be able to help people with money. I had begun listening to Dave Ramsey to stave off the boredom of spending 12 hours a day alone with an infant and it was life-changing. I didn’t know much about money because my parents didn’t know much. All I knew was to work hard and save because eventually you always need money.  I also knew that finances have a profound impact on your life ...

During this Pastor Appreciation Month, I would like to give you a gift that you both need and deserve, a gift that could even change your life. Thank you, pastor, for all you do. I appreciate you. View post

Yesterday was Father’s Day, so I’d like to take a break from discussing tedious financial topics in order to honor my spiritual father, Pastor Steve Fitzpatrick.   Pastor Steve has played an integral role in my development as both a person and a Christian. I’ve known him for as long as I can remember, and I find it fascinating to see how his influence in my life has shaped the way I view and approach the world.   View post

In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, I would like to publicly thank Miriam Trolese, Larry Wade, and the City Bible Church Pastoral Team. Appreciate your pastoral leaders who gave you the Word of God. Hebrews 13:8, The Message View post

The story of how The Pastor’s Wallet, a personal finance blog for pastors, came to be; from my childhood career aspirations to discovering the profession of financial planning and deciding who I would most like to serve. View post