Motivational finance books, such as The One Minute Millionaire or Think and Grow Rich stress the importance of giving. They claim that if you give, you get back a thousandfold more. How is that? Doesn’t it seem counter-intuitive to you? It always has to me. But, it isn’t and here are my thoughts as to why. Humans … … Continue reading
If you end up in life with assets that you would like to use or from which you need to receive income, yet also want to donate to charity, there may be ways for you to do both. With the help of an estate planning lawyer and your accountant you might be able to use … … Continue reading
Everyone loves to go shopping, but that often leads to horrific disasters like the one a few months ago in a Bangladesh garment factory. When we want the cheapest clothes possible, our buying decisions have a negative effect on those people manufacturing those products for us. On the flip side, sometimes even the most expensive … … Continue reading
When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. Whether you are asked to donate to charity, or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. The reality, though, is that … … Continue reading
As a parent, there are many lessons you must teach your kids. You begin with basic life skills like getting dressed, tying shoes, brushing teeth, and potty training. And once your kids have moved beyond the walking and talking phase, it gets a little more interesting. Now you can begin to share your massive knowledge … … Continue reading
Do you have too much stuff? If so, you are among a majority of Americans – at least those who have had their own home for 10 or more years. It is so easy to accumulate stuff and sometimes so hard to get rid of it (sell it, give it away or even throw it … … Continue reading