"Should you insure your big day?" That's the question The Wall Street Journal asked in a recent story on wedding insurance. According to the Journal: Wedding insurance allows couples to recoup their money in the event things don't go according to plan - including the death, illness or serious injury of a key participant or if the officiator, caterer or photographer doesn't … [Read more...] about Wedding Insurance? Now I’ve Heard of Everything
Money Management
Free Budgeting E-book: Money For Life
I just finished reading the paperback version of Money For Life: Budgeting Success and Financial Fitness in Just 12 Weeks! by Steven B. Smith. This week I discovered that a free e-book version of Money For Life is now available. … [Read more...] about Free Budgeting E-book: Money For Life
Clergy Housing Allowance – Which is Better: 15 or 30 Year Mortgage? Part 1
A reader named Nancy asks, "Is it better for a pastor to be on a 15-year mortgage or a 30-year mortgage (tax-wise and benefit-wise)?" Great question, Nancy - thanks for asking! I hate to say it, but it really depends! I'll give you the best answer I can (over the next few posts), but I recommend that you and all my other readers also seek the advice of a tax professional … [Read more...] about Clergy Housing Allowance – Which is Better: 15 or 30 Year Mortgage? Part 1
Money Wise Pastor Weekly Roundup
On Saturdays, I like to share a sampling of money articles I found interesting on other money blogs over the past week. Here are my pics for the week: Free Money Finance shares a story from a reader who claims they save $2,000 a year by eating the samples at Costco and grocery stores several times a week. Some question whether it is ethical, or healthy, to do so. What … [Read more...] about Money Wise Pastor Weekly Roundup
Credit Card Balance Transfers Can Save You Money
If you're carrying a credit card balance with a high interest rate, a balance transfer can save you big money. But it can also get you into more high-interest debt if you're not careful. Credit card companies are once again offering attractive balance transfer deals - the likes of which haven't been seen in four years. In fact, some are offering 0% interest for up to 21 … [Read more...] about Credit Card Balance Transfers Can Save You Money