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While many retired clergy choose to enjoy their well-deserved season of rest, some seek ways to continue nurturing their spiritual calling.
Most clergy pride themselves on being biblically literate. We realize that biblical literacy is not a one-shot affair; we continue to dedicate time and energy to scriptural study throughout our careers.
But financial literacy? For most Americans, it’s not a consideration according to a recent article in Forbes magazine that indicates just four in seven Americans can be categorized as ‘financially literate,’ and only 24 percent of millennials understand basic financial concepts. Too often, the article finds, not taking control of their personal finances results in unmanageable debt, financial hardship, and insufficient savings for retirement.1
Take a few minutes to test your financial literacy.
1. The first step in Financial Planning is to develop your financial goals.
___True ___False
2. What percentage of your income should you be saving towards retirement at age 30?
a) 20% b) 15% c) 12% d) 5%
3. Natalie and Jackson are recent seminary graduates serving the church. At 25, Natalie starts saving $4,000 each year in her 403(b) retirement plan but stops making new contributions after 10 years. Jackson waits 10 years until age 35 to start making contributions, but then saves $4,000 a year for each of the next 30 years. They each earn an average of 8% annually on their investments. Both retire at 65. Who has the bigger nest egg?
a) Natalie
b) They both have about the same
c) Jackson
4. What is an index fund?
a) any mutual fund
b) a fund that mimics the performance of a select group of stocks or bonds
c) an actively managed fund
d) none of the above
5. If you are younger than 50, what is the maximum amount that you will be able to contribute through salary deferral to your 403(b) retirement plan in 2023?
a). $8,000 b). $12,000 c). $22,500 d). $18,000
No matter how you score, you can benefit by increasing your financial literacy. To learn more about financial planning and investing, visit https://www.mmbb.org/personal-finance/why-work-with-a-financial-planner or contact us at 800.986.6222 or [email protected]. We are here to help you build financial wellness and plan for a sustainable retirement.
Answers below:
1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/stopaward/2022/02/03/a-hand-up-or-a-handout-can-we-tackle-americas-financial-literacy-crisis/?sh=7a5cfe74e251
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