Irvine, CA — January 15, 2026— Financial Planning Ministry (FPM) announces the release of Legacy Giving: The Goose and the Exotic Birds , a timely and practical new book by D. Clay Perkins, Ph.D., Executive Director of FPM’s Legacy Services department. Through the engaging parable of a humble goose and a flock of exotic birds, Dr. Perkins reveals a profound truth: the vast majority of generational wealth transfer happens not through elaborate strategies, but through simple wills and trusts....

By D. Clay Perkins, Ph.D., Financial Planning Ministry Free kittens. That’s what the sign said. But we all know what happens when we fall in love with that “free” kitten and take it home. What comes next is anything but free—food, litter, toys, a carrier for vet trips, vet bills. And then years of more food, more litter, more toys, and more vet trips. So, was it really free? Very often, “free” ends up being quite expensive. Is the same true for a “free” will? You’ve seen the disclaimers on...

Irvine, CA — June 1, 2025  — We’re excited to share that Dave Hess  has been named Senior Vice President  at Financial Planning Ministry...