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

As more and more free higher education opportunities become available, does it make sense to save for your children's college anymore? And if you do, what happens with the money if they don't use it for college? View post

Are you saving up to buy a home? To go on the mission field? To buy into a business? There are a lot of different reasons behind mid-term savings goals, those goals that take 3-5 years to achieve. No matter the reason you’re saving, everyone always ends up asking: what do I do with the money in the meantime? View post

For a very brief window at the beginning of their ministry, pastors have the option to opt out of Social Security. But what happens if you change your mind and want to opt back in? What options are available to you? View post

A brief overview of real estate market cycles, where we are now, and what we should expect in the near future. View post

Though it may seem old-fashioned, there is one thing you can do financially that is guaranteed to get you ahead, no matter your income, season of life, place of residence, or personal circumstances. View post

This is a guest post by Michael Kostelnik, a pastor and financial planner at Family Life Financial Planning, where he enables people to keep faith and family first by helping them with their finances. View post

I just finished a 2-year journey with my dad. It was that journey that inspired posts such as Do You Really Need All Those Papers?, Welcome To The Sandwich Generation, Be Prepared: When You Retire Is Not Your Decision, and 7 Estate Planning Mistakes That Will Rob Your Family Of Sleep. On Wednesday, that journey came to an end, and my dad is now in heaven, most likely ice skating and taking water samples of the river that John saw flowing from the throne of God. View post

It’s important to prepare for your death by writing a will and getting other estate planning documents in order. However, just doing that doesn’t always guarantee smooth sailing for your family. Here are some common estate planning mistakes that can cause trouble for your family after you pass. View post

A look at what a reverse mortgage is, how do they work, and when they would be used. Then, do they really deserve the terrible reputation that they have? View post