Because I specialize in working with pastors, I’m always on a quest to get inside pastors’ heads. In order to serve you effectively, I need to understand your world, your needs, your wants, and your struggles. I do this in…
Even though to me it seems like summer is just getting started, some colleges are starting up again in only a month. This is the season when thousands of families are signing up for student loans. Personally, I don’t think…
Clergy and religious workers are now eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) based on their religious work. To be eligible, the loans must still be direct, 120 payments must be made, and the borrower must work for a qualifying…
I’ve always assumed I had good credit based on my behaviors, but I never knew my credit score. Then, we bought a house 6 years ago and had to apply for a mortgage. The mortgage broker was downright giddy when…
It’s a new year, a new calendar, and many are hoping, a new beginning, too. The sense of a fresh start with the new year leads a lot of people to make new year’s resolutions. How about you? Since 51%…
Sometimes in life, your greatest strength can also be your greatest weakness and your biggest disadvantage can also be your biggest advantage. Take Peter, for example. The same boldness and tendency to speak before thinking that caused Jesus to rebuke…
Graduate and undergraduate student loans are not the same. Here are 4 things you need to take into consideration before taking out loans for seminary.
You probably don't realize it, but the student loan options available for graduate and undergraduate students are different. Here is a look at the options you have to help pay for seminary.
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…
Last week, we discussed what it means to be a member of the Sandwich Generation, those adults who are responsible for bringing up their own children and for the care of their aging parents. We discussed how hard it can…
It seems that in the media, Millennials are constantly getting a bad rap. They are lazy, entitled whiners living in their parents’ basements and sipping expensive coffee. But we all know Millennials who are nothing like that. Like my…