You Just Had A Baby. Now What?
Having a baby comes with a lot of responsibility and a long to-do list. Here are the things you should do legally and financially to set yourself up for success once your little one arrives.
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What Are The Different Parts Of A Minister’s Compensation Package?
The Apostle Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:17-18 that “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an…
Are You Wasting Money Without A Health Savings Account?
Despite being a hot topic over the last couple of decades, the cost of health care is still a major problem for American families. Healthcare costs tripled between 2001 and 2016, and the average non-elderly family now pays $8,200, or…
Health Insurance For Pastors: What Are Your Options?
We are nearing the end of open enrollment on the Obamacare healthcare exchanges. If you are not satisfied with your current health insurance (or lack thereof), now is the time to address it. Health insurance is a big topic among…
Side Jobs For Pastors That Offer Benefits
Health insurance. Tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Vision insurance. Wellness programs. Dental insurance. Matching retirement savings. Disability insurance. Tuition reimbursements. Life insurance. Annual bonus incentive plans. Child care assistance. Discounted merchandise. These are some of the most common benefits that employers…
How Medicare Works For Pastors Who Have Opted Out Of Social Security
Most pastors who have opted out of Social Security understand that they are on their own for their retirement savings. That part is fairly straightforward. But what about Medicare? How does opting out of Social Security affect eligibility? What are…
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:
The Top 4 Medical Sharing Ministries & How They Work
Last week I introduced you to a little-known alternative to health insurance, medical sharing plans. Depending on your situation, they could be an affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. There is no set standard for how these ministries work,…
Yes, There Is A More Affordable Alternative To Health Insurance
Affordable Care Act mandates, growing deductibles, and skyrocketing insurance premiums have left many independent pastors scrambling for an answer to their family’s health care needs. Luckily, there is a more affordable alternative to health insurance: medical cost sharing plans.
The Amazing Retirement Account You Didn’t Know You Have
It can be hard to save for retirement. Especially for pastors who need to because they’ve opted out of Social Security. A lot of big denominations have pensions, but what about independent pastors? Non-denominational pastors usually don’t have workplace retirement…
Should You Be Signing Up For Obamacare Right Now?
Right now is open enrollment for Obamacare. Learn how to get help paying premiums, the consequences of not enrolling, and whether or not it is even going to be around next year.