Inflation has stretched many budgets, often at the expense of savings. While we can’t control the economy, we can control our spending. Even small adjustments can lead to big gains for your retirement. Here are three practical ideas to help you start 2025 strong.

Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 offers a better way to carry the weight of life. His yoke, perfectly designed for you, brings rest and renewal, even in the midst of life’s demands.

Retirees on fixed incomes often feel the sting of inflation more sharply. Essentials like healthcare, food, and utilities continue to rise in cost, leaving fewer resources for quality-of-life spending. Servant Solutions is here to help you manage this impact and retire with confidence.

Pastors and ministry leaders often pour themselves out for others while struggling quietly with their own challenges. Whether through encouraging words, prayer, or the gift of a restful retreat, your support can make a lasting impact on your pastor’s well-being. As we continue through the year, let’s not forget to show up for those who consistently show up for us.

As Clergy Appreciation Month begins, we know many are thinking of ways to express gratitude to their pastors. Art Rainer’s light-hearted post, Really Bad Gift Ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month, offers a fun and clever reminder to be thoughtful about how we show appreciation.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq just had their best weeks of the year—only one week after suffering their worst weeks of 2024. During times of market volatility, we want to remind you of tried-and-true investment strategies that can help you weather the ups and downs.

As you move forward toward retirement, it's important to revisit your initial plan and assess whether there are additional steps you should be taking. Let’s explore some critical questions and actions that can help guide you to a financially secure retirement.

At Servant Solutions we provide a variety of financial tools and personal planning services specially designed to help you focus your aim to hit your financial targets.  And this financial planning help is FREE to all our members. Contact us!

The Clergy Housing Allowance is a provision that allows ordained, licensed, or commissioned ministers to exclude some or all of their housing expenses from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This exclusion can be a game-changer for your financial planning, but it requires careful documentation and proper designation to maximize its benefits.

A market "quilt” image shows that it is difficult, if not impossible, to find any kind of trend. It demonstrates the unpredictability and randomness of investment results, and that past performance does not predict future performance. This underscores the importance of diversification in your portfolio as a tool to help you reach your investment goals and manage risk.